What an emphatic and sincere introduction this is.
Now for something a bit more intense. ‘howl (for jane doe)’ is an emphatic, angular and all-encompassing debut release from videotapes., who have immediately established themselves as one of our outfits to keep a close eye on.
The track moves at a breathless pace, with the South London outfit immediately establishing their ethos with pointed lyrics about how society treats female victims of violent crime, and establishing the sheer force and power of their sound with shifting tempos, emphatic vocals, and an overall sense of unease and disdain. Fans of punk, post-hardcore, metalcore, or any other kind of -core that you can think of will find a lot to love here, with the outfit churning together a stellar sound that feels distinctly their own, burning with a fiery sense of passion and angst that can often feel sorely lacking. “You will know my name” hits with s gravity and impact that leaves as much of an impression as anything you hear is likely to any time soon. This is heavy music with a clear message that moves with a purpose, we can’t wait to hear what else the outfit have in store.
