Hovercraft (2024)
I feel like the split 7" is really an endangered species at this point, so I am always happy to see a new one get released. Having that 7" include one band that I really like and one I'm not at all familiar with is exactly what I want out of a split. A sure thing that I know I'll like and an opportunity to hear something new.
Night Court is back with four songs of ramshackle fuzz pop songs. They are all pretty short as they would need to be to fid that many on one side of a 7". As with everything they've released so far, I enjoy this immensely. There's enough punk energy to keep things upbeat and exciting, the right amount of pop hooks to keep my brain singing along and just enough oddball chaos to keep things interesting.
My first impression of The Dumpies is that they are similar in spirit with The Marked Men. Fast guitars with a mix of fuzz and jangle, distorted vocals, but an unwavering commitment to catchy melodies. They're not quite as polished as The Marked Men just yet, but really who is. I went into this 7" as a Night Court fan, but I'm leaving it being really interested in The Dumpies as well. Though I will say that I wish all of their songs weren't quite so short.
Night Court / The Dumpies - The Shit Split Part Duh:
https://nightcourtpunk.bandcamp.com/album/shit-split-part-duh
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