There is something happening in Britain right now and I’m all about it. A new wave of rock bands is emerging from our brothers from across the pond, filled with piss and vinegar and a real penchant for plugging in guitars with the sole focus of blowing out your eardrums. Mishaps of My Mid Twenties carries the wild spark of 90s alternative rock and fans the flames til’ they come alive. You can hear the influence of grunge, Britpop, and garage rock, but also the clarity and pop sensibilities that comes from growing up with every genre just a click away on Spotify. The guitars are sharp, the vocals are perfectly frenetic, and the songs feel like they are chasing that moment of lucidity that comes at the end of the night at 2am when you and your buddies get home and recap the night’s shenanigans in someone’s living room. Mishaps of My Mid Twenties feels like a young band finding its voice in real time and clearly paying attention to everything—guitar tone, melody, pacing, emotion— the entire time.
Standout Songs: “Sharkbait”, “Don’t Pull Up”, “Cherry Red Rage”
