Local band, Carnivara, have delivered a hard-hitting, genre-bending taste of what’s to come from their forthcoming EP with the release of the single, CULDESAC.
The song captures the raw, restless energy of the band with a sonic storm of clattering drums, jagged guitars, and unrelenting tension before easing into a dark, hypnotic groove.
With impassioned vocals and a sense of urgency, the track straddles the line between punk fury and post-punk introspection.
Recorded entirely in-house by guitarist Lochlan Moog Morgan, it’s a DIY effort that also serves as a showcase of Carnivara’s uncompromising approach to making music, drawing inspiration from punk heavyweights like Fugazi and Black Flag, as well as modern innovators such as IDLES and Fontaines D.C.
The whole thing feels like some sort of cathartic release, a snapshot of frustration, isolation, and momentum all at once delivered from a band that’s carving out a reputation as one of the city’s most compelling live acts.
It’s the first taste of what’s to come from the band’s forthcoming EP, which they say delves into themes of anxiety, self-doubt, and the lingering effects of past trauma.
You can listen to CULDESAC now on all major streaming platforms, and we’ve added it to high rotation on our live stream. Visit linktr.ee/carnivara to find out more.
