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Weedipus - Demo Tape EP

Libby Driscoll

Floating in a daze of fuzz, reverb and ethereal vocals, Weedipus’ debut EP takes you to places you can only dream of…

Barnsley-based duo Weedipus are set to release their debut EP ‘Demo Tape’ on 28th August, and after a busy year of already recording and releasing two singles, the duo’s grungey-shoegaze concoction has certainly created a high level of anticipation surrounding their debut mini album.

The four-track EP contains prior releases ‘Broken Boy’ and debut single ‘Places To Go’ amongst additional tracks ‘Honest’ and ‘We Both Know’. Opening with ‘Honest’, the EP lures you in with a moderate build-up of fuzzy guitars, reverb and aesthetic chordal modulation that leads into a dreamy plain of melodic ecstasy. The track serves as a seriously strong opener by showcasing the band’s genre in an addictive style of catchy vocal melodies, rich instrumental tones and infectious rhythms.

Following ‘Honest’ is ‘Broken Boy’ which sees a grungier influence take a hold of the music’s direction. Introducing itself with a gritty clash of overdriven guitars and hard-hitting drumbeats, the static energy of the intro skyrockets. The verses flow around the angelic tone of the vocals, which although soft, have an unbreakable hold over the heavier music, creating a luscious blend of harmonies in the chorus. Again, the chord patterns don’t adhere to predictability, keeping the excitement of the song consistently travelling on an incline.

Third on the track listing is debut single ‘Places To Go’ which has already developed a strong buzz around the up and coming band. Featuring captivating guitar riffs, overdriven chords, flowing adlibs and a substantially cool rhythm section, the track demonstrates a model example of new-wave shoegaze. Seeing impactful choruses and accessible melodies, ‘Places To Go’ will cement itself as a fan-favourite for a long time.

Closing the EP is ‘We Both Know’ and let me tell you, it’s a bloody incredible closing track to leave the listeners desperate for more. Grasping a darker aura than the rest of the EP, the music holds a grungey, doom-like feel to it. Following a melodious opening riff, heavily reverberated vocals hold a strong narrative over the track as we hear them explore a higher level of force throughout the tracks sections. Fuzzy rhythm guitars are played throughout its duration which create a unique pad under the music, radiating a gritty yet, fluid sound.

Weedipus have managed to compose the strongest debut EP I’ve heard in a long time, utilising influential elements from other genres to create their own unique stamp. With this only being their debut release, I cannot wait to hear what they have in store for us next.