Houston music The Kants
Its hard to find a band that epitomizes the Houston indie
music scene better that The Kants. If you haven't been paying attention or
aren't involved in the scene you may have missed them. This is an oversight you
should quickly remedy. Reminiscent of 90's
punk
the Kants are melodic and yet create discordant tension and have dynamic energy
to spare.
Taking a melodic line and exploding it outward and then
pulling the listener back in as on songs like "Luxx" is a Kants trademark.
Lyrics range from spoken word to screams of rage and everything in between.
Songs like "Plan for Takers" are a bit more accessible to the
mainstream and incorporate slightly offbeat rhythms and burst of energy with
solid bass and a consistent melody to form a cohesive structure which allows the
center to hold.
The name is pronounced "Kont" as in the philosopher for which
they are named or "can't" depending on who in the band you ask but however you
pronounces it this band has plenty to say and you should be listening.
They released
a EP which is now out of print and a the Houston staple, a split seven-inch with Handriver
last May, which is available at shows for $3. Their last release was a one sided 12 inch
on red vinyl entitled "This Book is Deadly". If you don't have a turntable get
one and check this out. Its worth the effort.
The Kants lineup consists of Ted Conway on guitar/vocals, Lee Walker on bass,
and Mike Mcaloon on drums. Check them out for one pure reason, they absolutely
don't suck.
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