Paint the Moon

From the outskirts of St. Louis misery, a power trio fronted by a boy/girl combo reminiscent of Thurston & Kim in the era that was GOO. But where Sonic Youth had a NYC arty vibe, Sullen embrace their Midwestern roots with a rustbelt grit devoid of pretension. Where punk meets rock, the combination of consonant guitars, pop hooks, power chords, and a stadium aesthetic, make 'Paint The Moon' a pronounced debut. Tense harmonies, a loud/quiet dynamic and slow burn intensity sharpen the jagged edge of singer Shanna Kiels tongue.