Explode When They Bloom

Explode When They Bloom is another new band hitting the music scene. Intense and volatile yet maintaining a strong sense of melody, they have elements of both Fugazi and Mogwai, with perhaps a hint of Tool. An impressive jump start, they played a slew of shows in October playing with the likes of Portia, The Run Atlantic and Black Kreek. These guys are just at home at an acoustic showcase as they are at a metal show. These guys could be superstars in a year. Check out some samples from their new EP, Bedtime Sessions, and future show dates at www.myspace.com/explodewhentheybloom - Upfront Magazine

Explode When They Bloom bill themselves as the "New Sultans of Swing," which is, of course, just the kind of witty pop-culture reference we've come to expect from Canadiana. But, as evidenced on the jam titled "Got 'Em in Spades" from their latest offering, As the Animals Make Their Way Through the Crowds, they do offer up a kind of swing — even if it's couched in vocals that head toward histrionic and buzzing post-punk shredding. The hi-hat-snare-kick rave-up chops away underneath a manic guitar energy that should alternately have the kids pogo-ing or running into one another. - Metro Times Detriot

Imagine for a moment if Ian Mackaye had decided to include a few well thought out pop hooks to make Fugazi a little more radio friendly. It seems a little odd, I know, but this perfectly describes the sound of Windsor’s Explode When They Bloom’s latest release “As the Animals Make Their Way Through the Crowds.” From the opening track “Moonlighting Woman” which conjures up images of both the vocal styling and math rock sensibility of No Means No, circa ’94, to the closing riffs of “Satisfaction” it is apparently clear that this band is determined to hold the banner of intelligent post-punk high. These boys excel at controlled chaos, and even in the album’s quieter moments you can feel the dagger of their explosive energy dangling precariously above the listener’s head waiting to drop. Which provides a small insight to their live performance, which I can only imagine is a stunning as the record itself, I sincerely hope this band graces our fair city with a live gig in the near future as I can’t wait to see these ten intense tracks performed on stage. This album is definitely worth a listen. Album highlights include: “We Will be Sleeping,” “GSFUYK?” “Got ‘Em In Spades.”
- londonindie.com

And so it begins, world domination, the new order, call it what you will, but don’t call it mundane. Bridging the Gap is a mini-tour set up by Windsor’s famed Harvesting the F.A.M. organizers, the first one taking place over four days last week within the blustery confines of Southwestern Ontario, ending in Toronto’s Savannah Room.
Windsor’s golden boys, Explode When They Bloom flooded the stage next and the response was nothing short of ecstatic. Some people are born with passion and these boys exemplify that perfectly, when they take a stage people listen. Seeing a crowd of fifty people in a small room dancing around, sweaty, pissed and incoherent is usually a good indication it’s time to leave. Not true when Explode is around, their sometimes dancy, sometimes moshy, mostly infectious brand of music is best experienced live and leaves you wanting more.
The tour is well-intentioned even with a negative atmosphere surrounding Windsor. Erzinclioglu believes that they will remain profitable even as other ventures continue to fail. He believes that art in its various forms brings people together and it is easy to see why. Explode, headlining the four-date tour are a well-crafted machine that hit listeners with a sonic boom of intense progressive rock.
With the recent success of other Windsor acts like Michou and Lodown, Explode are poised to become the next success story as they continue to build momentum around Ontario and beyond. - fazer.ca