If It's Too Loud...

"Bitter Sweet," the latest single from Glasgow's The Van T's, brings together a lot of different elements. First of all, it's pure, straightforward rock music, the kind that's almost become a rarity in the world of music. It's the kind of big sound The Donnas kept alive for nowhere near enough years. It also keeps up a funky surf rock bassline throughout almost the entire song. And then there's the vocals. Twin sisters Hannah and Chloe Van Thompson keep the song awash in beautiful, swirling harmonies despite the clunk of noise behind them. Despite the song being a glorious straightforward rock song, it begins and ends in noisy chaos that will warm the hearts of Sonic Youth fans everywhere. "Bitter Sweet" is a better rock song than we could ever possibly deserve. You can watch the video for "Bittersweet" below. It's currently available for purchase on iTunes and other digital platforms. For more on The Van T's, check the...

The forthcoming single from The Van T's isn't particularly unique. "Fun Garçcon" isn't going to usher in a new era of music and kill an entire genre the way Nevermind  did. In fact, the blueprint for their sound is in bands like The Donnas and Veruca Salt's Eight Arms to Hold You. But that doesn't mean it's not fucking great. It's just a big, loud rock sound. It's big, loud rock for the sake of being big, loud rock. And you know what? That's been missing lately. There's a hint of bratty punk lyrically. and the whole thing is drenched in feedback. Do yourself a favor: Play this in your car. Loud. While driving fast.  You can listen to "Fun Garçon" below. The single will be available commercially on November 25th on Bloc+Music. For more on The Van T's, check them out on Facebook and Bandcamp .