Unleash Your Inner Punk with Superbloom’s New Single, “Leash”

David Hoon of grunge-infused band Superbloom had a vision when he initially posted a Craigslist ad looking for a drummer— he wanted to get people excited about rock again. Drawing inspiration from classic punk band Nirvana and the more recent Big Jesus, Hoon has done the necessary research to accomplish his goal. Superbloom’s music is a perfect melding of the unique threads that the grunge rock community holds dear, creating nostalgic yet distinctive sounds.

Reminiscent of Nirvana’s “All Apologies,” Superbloom’s new single, “Leash,” starts off with the confession of an apology sung in a dry voice. The song clings to a metallic guitar and a slow voice, yet by the thirty-second mark, his voice picks up, transforming into a defying and inciting track. The lyrics are raw and personal, speaking to vices, disliking change, murdered thoughts, and a soul dragged along by a leash.

Previous track “Mud” is straight from Superbloom’s debut EP, No Requests, which was released in January of this year. The vocals race a mile a minute, the grunge popping out distinctly as the song unfolds. The song mixes angst-filled lyrics with the rough vocals punk is known for. Drummer Matteo Dix is especially highlighted in this song, with intricate moody beats throughout.

The closing song off No Requests starts in the opposite fashion. “Down and Distance” begins with strong beats, the vocals almost secondary with a clashing instrumental that later peters out to give way to a striking moment of solemn vocals. The instruments then surge loud again, the song fluctuating from exhilaration to slow vocals.

Drawing inspiration from several sources leads to fantastically original work that still has roots in the prevailing genre. “Sheep” from No Requests is the most prominent, although certainly not the only, example of this in Superbloom’s work. With a softer voice accompanying classically tormented and unsatisfied lyrics, “Sheep” turns into a foot stomping, head bobbing upbeat punk tune.

While Superbloom is still a bud that has yet to fully bloom, their latest single proves that they are firmly putting themselves on the radar. Their music can be found on Bandcamp and Spotify, as well as Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.