Bands You Should Know: The Cold Beat

Raw and catchy, The Cold Beat doesn’t need anything else other than their music to do that talking.  If you’re a fan of The Get Up Kids, The Replacements, Hüsker Dü, Buffalo Tom, or Old 97′s you’ll dig The Cold Beat.

About the Band: In a little over a year The Cold Beat have released an EP, a 7” and are now back with their debut full-length, entitled Get Safe. The album expands the band’s anthemic take on punk-influenced rock n’ roll. Words like modest and working class might get thrown around rather easily when it comes to The Cold Beat but don’t let that fool you. These boys can write a melody and back it up in full force with some pounding, catchy rhythms. Featuring current members of Where The Land Meets The Sea and Dan Webb And The Spiders as well as former members of Lock And Key, The Call Up, inblackandwhite and The Murder Mile, The Cold Beat delivers an album chock full of mature roots rock anthems with a youthful punk energy. Get Safe sees the trio expanding instrumentally with flourishes of organ and horn. Those additions only enhance the band’s songwriting chops and lends to the tailor-made choruses that leave the listener searching for the repeat button. The Cold Beat’s songs remain ultra-melodic but show off a renewed depth. There is a darkness and a sense of urgency that is palpable here. Get Safe is anything but safe and the band has given us an album that breathes sincerity and authenticity. The Cold Beat sure didn’t take long to deliver on the promise of their earlier efforts. The band has arrived well ahead of schedule. [Beartrap PR]

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Bands You Should Know is a feature that will introduce you to hard-working, independent music artists that stand out from the overwhelming noise of today’s music scene.  These are bands that deserve to be heard and supported.  If you like them, please support them by going to shows and buying their music.

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