Ever heard of a song that conducts darkness and chaos as each note blends and bends? No? Well, you are about to hear something strangely compelling and unbelievably complex as the famous NYC heavy-chamber-punk band “Ecce Shnak” drops their fiery original single “Jeremy, Utilitarian Sadboy.” This track hits hard with its blistering 150-second airtime carrying this hard-pounding fusion of math-metal, choral-anthems, and art-rock genre that screams punks are still alive.
“Jeremy, utilitarian Sadboy” is packed; it is an undeniable fact. It is a unique track that perfectly captures and combines elements of intensity, complexity, and artistic innovation, which is why it demands your full attention. It opens with an intense and almost haunting few arpeggios of piano, which is a stark setting of a dark vibe for the track, and as each note is hit as if it’s a planned ritual, and with rhythmic precision, the line “Shall we commence the deed?” comes through, which is followed by the explosive eruption of sound that will pull you in to continue listening.
Again, this track is structured chaos; it carries the story of Jeremy, a celebrated man because of his intellect yet struggles through his ideals because of the failed system in society. These struggles and lines of resilience are told through the heavy punk drive and unpredictable art-rock signature sound of the band. It is a display of skill for the group as they showcase command of the elements and dynamics of the song, a great introduction for their most anticipated project, Shadows Grow Fang EP, dropping in early 2025.
Jeremy, utilitarian Sadboy demands your full attention! If you enjoy King Crimson, Fugazi, and Deerhoof, this music will surely tickle your interest. It is daring, it is strong, it is tenacious. So, listen and don’t miss out! Follow Ecce Shnak and get first dibs on the updates on their upcoming EP and new releases. Stream Jeremy, Utilitarian Sadboy now!
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About the Author
Tine Quirino, also known as Kristine, is a writer (frustrated one), a dreamer (serial sleeper), an INFJ (also INTP/J), a (professional) fangirl, and a good listener (‘literally and figuratively,’ she states).
She is just here, lurking somewhere, enjoying all your music. Music of any kind is still music, after all.
