London indie garage rock three piece Bad Sidekick are comprised of Yorkshire singer Cooper Rose and London Brothers Joe(guitar) and John (drums) Blount. The band have released their new self titled EP. This potent assortment of gritty boisterous tunes is brimming with sublime piercing guitar moments and skull bashing battery between sultry grooving moments to create a unique and intense listening experience.From the gritty riff of  ‘Run Boy’ it’s instantly apparent this is a band that pack a raw punch with instrumentation that slices and dices as shredding guitars jab and lacerate through pummeling drums and rooted bass while Cooper Rose’s vocals emit ‘don’t mess with me ferocity’ – it’s absolutely thrilling, bad ass and gritty as hell.These guys are no nonsense assassins and their tunes take no prisoners. However, ‘I Ain’t Sick’ brings a slinky swagger hued element to their hefty assault with steamy guitar whines, foot tapping percussion and stomping drums. ‘Lost Cause’ mellows out their sound a little as we glimpse a softer emotional side to Rose’s vocals while a rhythmic rumble fluctuates around strong guitar strides. It’s a refreshing breather from the sticky mosh pit of its predecessors and showcases a more refined and sophisticated sound. The track builds to a fiery crescendo but the atmosphere remains chilled and breezy. Bad Sidekick showcase their nimble and proficient musicianship throughout the EP. ‘Romeo’ and ‘Think About It‘ are layered with thrilling perfectly placed distortion over the brawny backdrop however Rose’s vocals add a dash of spice and lushness that is unique and instantly refreshing yet charming and compelling all at once . In the chaotic slick tracks she is the cooling gel and the raging fire without becoming overpowering. In the slower songs like the closing track ‘If I Were The Devil’ she displays a soulful bluesy tone to her vocals that command and enthrall the listener.

Bad Sidekick have a diverse sound and this collection of tracks proves there is something more to this band than meets the eye. From a first listen it’s all fire and brimstone, raw, edgy, garage rock but dig a little deeper and their is some sultry emotional and multifaceted tones coiled up among the bellowing slick tunes.

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