Petals Like Bricks

"Seattle's Petals Like Bricks make lo-fi, cello-led punk rock that sounds like the band is being chased down an alley. The singer is shuddering, out of breath, gasping out desperatly while the songs race forward, slow down, then take off again when the cello starts scraping. THeir songs are anxious, scrappy wraiths that sound a little like Conor Oberst if he were raised goth, then went art-punk aound, i dunno, 15 or 16. From what i can tell these guys are pretty new and dont have any records out but as soon as they do I'm fuckin buying one- and I'm buying you one too. Check out myspace.com/petalslikebricks. The recordings arent that clear, but they sound like they mean it, so even if their shit isnt you style, give em a chance."

-- Adam Gnade - Portland Mercury