The album’s title track is exemplary of that control, with alternating sections of calm and mayhem reminiscent of early Sleater-Kinney. It’s a jagged, blistering three and half minutes of intertwining, rhythmic bass and electric riffs and smashing drums.” Stereogum
“Recent Kill Rock Stars signees Summer Cannibals expertly balance flame-belching Mad Max riffage with lyrics frankly exploring questions of co-dependence and need.” Pitchfork
“… Summer Cannibals bring raw and driving guitar rock, with shredding from front woman Jessica Boudreaux and an attitude that honors the band’s namesake, a song performed by Patti Smith.” NPR All Songs Considered
“The band’s latest zooms in with a series of robust guitar chugs, sharpening its already metallic edge.” SPIN
“There are shades of late 90s Sleater-Kinney in the loud-quiet-loud of it all, not least in Boudreaux’s voice, snarling at all the right moments.” Noisey
“ …refine the fuzzy garage-pop of its debut into something sharper, tighter, and much more difficult to shake off.” Entertainment Weekly
An immediate earworm of distorted guitar, growling bass and irresistible vocal licks, Summer Cannibals will be coming to a town near you this autumn! Check out the UK dates below – more to be announced shortly.
UK shows:
Wednesday 5th October – Exeter, Cavern Club
Thursday 6th October – Brighton, The Albert
Sunday 9th October – Glasgow, Broadcast
Wednesday 12th October – London, Brixton Windmill
Thursday 13th October – London, Upstairs at the Garage
