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: Merchandise
Based: Tampa, Florida
Listen: merchandisetheband.wordpress.com
Similar to: Post-punk meets The Smiths

Having played in various punk bands for a number of years in their native Florida, Merchandise are a trio that, up until last year at least, had little to no interest in associating themselves with the music industry. That all changed last year, though, when their ‘Children of Desire’ LP saw them being propelled into the media spotlight. After all, music of this quality can only stay underground for so long.

Although some tracks flow in a kraut-like manner past the 10-minute mark, musically the trio have a strong English likening. When combining the energy and exuberance of their past musical ventures with lead singer Carson Cox’s romantic, emotionally charged vocals, you are left with a refreshing - and more importantly original - take on the much loved sound of The Smiths and Echo and The Bunnymen.

Showing no signs of slowing their intense work ethic, new EP ‘Totale Nite’ will be released this spring. And, given that Merchandise are a band that only appear to be getting better over time, is most definitely one to pencil in your diary.

Hear new track ‘Anxiety’s Door’ below. Taken from the forthcoming EP via. Night People.