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Photo by Lacey Browne If you loved Loveletter's previous single as much as we did, just wait until you hear their latest. The New York City trio just released "Dead Weight," and it's a sludgy burst of indie rock noise. At some points it sounds like mid-80's Sonic Youth, while at others it sounds like Sleater-Kinney jamming with The Melvins. "Dead Weight" one of those singles that you hear and immediately fall in love with the band. Loveletter are just a force of nature, and if you've ever dreamed of a Sonic Youth/Sleater-Kinney/Melvins supergroup, this is going to work perfectly for you. Gabriella Zappia says of her band's latest single: “This is kind of the foundation of Loveletter: heavy sludge, throbbing basslines, fuzz guitar, and massive drums. The contrast in the B part, where the bass takes over the melody, adds some light to shape the darkness. You’ve got to be economical with a 3 piece.” You can listen to "Dead Weight" below. T...

Photo by Lacey Browne Hailing from New York City, Loveletter are set to release their debut EP, and if you can't get enough 90's inspired alt-rock, this one is for you. The first single, "Prophets," is going to remind you immediately of Sleater-Kinney, mainly because singer Gabriella Zappia sounds similar to Corin Tucker. Loveletter do have their own sound, and what a sound it is. It's 90's alt-rock mixed with No Wave, with a heavy groove and just enough hints of aggression to keep their sound interesting. There is a sense of menace lurking just underneath "Prophets," but we're into that sort of thing. This is the kind of music that's going to work perfectly in dive bars and large outdoor festivals. You can listen to "Prophets" below. Testament is due out June 7, and is available for pre-order through Bandcamp . For more on Loveletter check out the band on Instagram . Testament by Loveletter