Tørsö – Build and Break EP

Since their debut in 2013, Tørsö have known exactly how to make deadly serious, intense and ferocious political hardcore, and they are back with a new 7-inch for a seminal hardcore label. But don’t be fooled into thinking that their sound has gotten a bit dull and melodic for signing to Revelation. Recorded live to tape thanks to the amazing skills of Jack Shirley of The Atomic Garden, Build and Break sounds raw and authentic, just the way it should. In this case, the Revelation deal comes in handy for wider and more accessible distribution than anything else.

Seething with rage, Tørsö don’t waste much time getting to the point. As unrelenting as ever, they unleash four short outbursts of pure hardcore aggression. Instead of self-righteous vegan straight edge and political manifestos, the lyrics deal with inner struggles and how difficult it can be to remain emotionally stable in a world filled with so much suffering and abuse. What makes a modern band like Tørsö so widely accepted by even the most “picky” of hardcore punk puritans is their ability to blend the various influences from all ages and schools of punk and hardcore into something truly fresh and exciting. Their style is fast, aggressive and political, but at the same time talented, catchy and uplifting. An excellent band that’s sorely needed in today’s hardcore scene.