Calgary, Alberta is a generally pretty cold city I know little about apart from that it hosted the Winter Olympics when Jamaica entered–and I only know that because Cool Runnings was my favorite film when I was a kid. (I still think it’s great. And, interestingly, pint-sized gambling football substitute Michael Owen claims it’s the only film he’s ever seen.) There must be something in this cold, bleak environment that inspires dark, post-punk bands. I guess having to wear big coats and seeing steam come out of your mouth must make everyone feel a little bit like Ian Curtis.
Sharp Ends make icy, stark, post-punk that certainly reflects the general climate of their city. Yes, they are a little early Joy Division, but in a way that actually understands what Joy Division were about and doesn’t just ape their singer’s voice over some average echo-y chorus sounds. Anyway, the track below is great and is released on Mammoth Cave Records, they have another 7″ out on Hozac and forthcoming releases on Volar and Pizza Records.
Sharp Ends - Crack Trap
Tags: being cold, Cool Runnings, Sharp Ends
of all the canadians i know the ones from alberta are by a long shot the weirdest and wackiest. why is this, oh canada?
Haha, Calgary IS cold in the wintertime, though we haven’t seen too much of that so far this year. But its true if you are stuck in your igloo for up to 6 months per year you can usually generate some pretty fantastic tunes as well as heat the entire house thanks to the sweaty boys playing guitar.
Originally read the title as “MIND THE SHART ENDS”…
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Let’s not forget the savage wind that has driven many mad to the point of genius.