This double A-side pairs two exciting new bands, both exploding in their local scenes and delivering top-notch songs that are unquestionably going to help both of these bands make their mark far and wide.
Hot off the heels of their highly acclaimed debut 7”, THE COMPLICATORS are an exciting new band from the Bay Area (California) that mix Oi!, streetpunk, and hardcore to create an incredible noise. “Powerful and intimidating music, well written lyrics and killer hooks that bind it all together into sing along anthems.” writes Mark Jones of Sounds of the Streets.
EMPIRE DOWN is a Midwest Oi!/ hardcore band started in early 2017 with members hailing from Minneapolis, MN and Milwaukee, WI. As seen on their 2018 debut self-titled 7” (Oi! The Boat Records) and again here, they have created a very unique and driven sound of their own, exploring and building off influences spanning French Oi!, American hardcore, straight-forward melodic punk & lots more.
A SIDE (THE COMPLICATORS)
1. Too Old
2. Big Problems
AA SIDE (EMPIRE DOWN)
3. True Believers
4. Always Down, Never Out