PRESS, CLIPPINGS & REVIEWS
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Subterranean Popular have created an E.P of Indie grunge, which sounds like it shouldn’t work, but they have made it work brilliantly. The vocals create a nice raw indie sound for the band, with every aspect of the band giving its own input to the unique styling of the music. The guitar throws out some nice melodies yet keeps the grunge in tact to create a heavy atmosphere about the band. With the nice funky basslines and technical drum beats, Subterranean Popular have really given grunge and indie a brand new sound, and are really a band to look out for in the future. A brilliant unique sound to be enjoyed by everyone!
- Unsigned101
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"Alternative style music seems to have lost its way in the mid-00's but Subterranean Popular are here to revitalise the scene with their perfect marriage of pop and grunge. Something old, something new, coming to an indie club near you soon."
- Goldie Loxx (Anna Dobbie) - BBC Introducing Suffolk
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Coming into this, I fully expected the gritty, raw sound of which I'd already come to be familiar with from TSP. True to it's intention, the EP retains all the energy and unabashed dirtiness of a live recording, complete with slightly over-the-mix vocals, which I think adds to the live charm and ambiance. The EP starts off with a somewhat friendly introduction to the EP, with a steadily chugging slightly punky train of Cliches, which serves the purpose of the whole EP, and is a great energetic introduction track, headed to the other side of the grass-land of the next track: Fairytale. With all the sound of all the grunge/indie/alt bands of the 90's, this song will have you bopping your head in a sunny way regardless of the weather. The darker lyrics however give a nice juxtoposition to the happy sound.
The next song is Depreciate, and gives a nice change of pace, back to the edgier energetic sound of the first track. This one has somewhat the sound of an anthem, where the energy of the vocals really start to shine through.We are also introduced to the first solo of the album! As you might expect, and like most good grunge solos, it is functional, and wholly unbeautiful, in a good way.
Essence, the next track, starts off with a slightly cheeky sounding intro leaving you not knowing what to expect, and the tune only gets cheekier from here, with a fun catchiness. I also really appreciate the solo on this one, especially the tone. This is a good tune for those wanting a quick bit of movement and bit of fun music energy in their day. Instant grunge would be a great term to use for this, and if you only heard this track, you'd get a great feel for what the band is, wanting more.
The last track, Eternal Sunshine, follows the previous energy, and closes a not-too-long EP, with a slowed down poignance that makes you want to stop and listen as it plays. This song drives you along with definitely the most thoughtfulness of all the tracks, ending you with a satisfied feeling at the end.
All in all, the EP doesnt overstay it's welcome and is more-so a great straight-to-the-point taster of a raw band which is probably best experienced live. I recommend anyone thinking about checking this band out at a venue to listen to it!
- Tobias Brown
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