Rodeo

Rodeo emits a raucous lo-fi brand of pure archaic garage rock on their debut release.

The Chicago trio‘s post-punk collection is snotty and incredibly raw, as vocalist Jordan Sirven shouts his way through teen-angst injustices and relentless cymbal crashing.

Although Sarcastic Summer is short in length, there are times when Sirven’s wild Neanderthal screams feel forced as Richard Giraldi’s uncooked riffs are left to simmer, and therefore wasted.

For instance, ugly, heightened screams go hand-in-hand with tracks titles such as ‘Fuck Depression’ whereas you don’t exactly need to be threatened at gunpoint to realise that this isn’t the suited and booted ’60s pop gems of Lennon and McCartney blasting through the speakers, on the three and half minute freak-out of ‘Not The Beatles’.

The contents of Sarcastic Summer would sound great in a sweaty backstreet bar, however, not so much in a studio environment. - http://chybuccasounds.com

If you visit these parts often you're probably also familiar with one of our fellow purveyors of Chicago music information, the excellent Loud Loop Press. You might also know that our pal Richard Giraldi is at the helm of that site, but did you know he has a band? They're called Rodeo, they're a three-piece and they play heavy, sometimes psychedelic rock that Richard describes as having a "Jesus Lizard-meets-the Pixies" vibe. I have been playing the band's debut EP Sarcastic Summer and I concur with that description, especially if you think about those bands at their rawest. Not really metal, but certainly something you can thrash around and release some pent up frustration to. And we could all use some healthy release via incredibly loud rock and roll sounds now and then, don't you think? You can listen to the EP and name your price for a download on Bandcamp. - http://www.windycityrock.net/

Then there’s Chicago’s Rodeo who clearly do not understand the definition of metal. That’s ok. They do understand what made the Pixies so influential. And listen to that bass! As someone that welcomes back the rock in indie rock I am willing to forgive their loose interpretation of metal and give them the Ross Meyerson asshole seal of approval. (Ross Meyerson) - http://loudlooppress.com

Oh, and if you’re not doing anything, our friends Rodeo will be making a special appearance. You don’t want to miss the unbridled fury, the rock-and/or-roll hoochie coo that is Rodeo live. It’s not unlike watching a pissed off bull kick a couple of clowns to death in a sandy arena. (Audrey Leon)
- http://loudlooppress.com

The Darkroom will host their own epic Halloween rock show with some oddly specific tribute performances. Rodeo will play Bleach-era Nirvana, The Earth Program will do an Unknown Pleasures Joy Division (update 10/21: Earth Program will actually perform material from all of Joy Division's albums), FYKMA will take on a Free Wheelin'-era Bob Dylan and Terrible Spaceship will musically recreate Orson Welles's famous 1938 War of the Worlds radio broadcast. There'll be a costume contest with prizes and also a super secret guest host.
- http://www.windycityrock.net/