Eaglehaslanded – S/T

Since their very first show in 2012 Serbia’s hardest working Emo boys Eaglehaslanded have been unstoppable. If I have to be honest I even lost track of the records they’ve managed to put out. And just few days after announcing another European tour, this time mostly around France and Spain, Eaglehaslanded released their first EP for the year. It’s a self-titled one and is a collaborative effort between 10 DIY labels, which itself is a huge proof Eaglehaslanded’s efforts haven’t remained unnoticed by the punk community.

What I like about this band is that they do not waste time overthinking or overdoing their music. They write new songs, play them live, record them and basically NEVER STOP. And you can easily hear the result of this attitude in their releases. Each one explores a new sound, often with different people producing, but it’s that sense of relentless experimentation and pure creative aggression that always makes it so special.

This EP is once again unlike anything else they’ve put out. Opening with one of those 8-bit intros written by guitarist Djordjije, the vinyl quickly grows into something bigger. This time Eaglehaslanded feel heavier. There’s a lot of space and volume in their tracks. The trio sounds like they are on the verge of completely losing control of their instruments and their music. The emotional chaos that has always been Eaglehaslanded’s driving force is stronger than ever. Every track on the seven inch is a highlight because they are all so different. Whether it’s the insane vocals all over the vinyl, Nikola Cvetkovic’s trumpet on Нарикаче or the stunning closing track “Mirage/Мираж,” which I honestly can’t stop listening to, it’s all complete madness. And in its twisted way it’s extremely catchy, just like the Belgrade trio loves.

Seriously, fuck all other music, it’s an Eaglehaslanded week.