It's not their most obvious point of reference, but Pens are the band that Alan Vega of Suicide would front if he were female, with their vocal delivery - though it's obviously a woman - recalling his own but with plenty of additional fuzz. Droning, bare-basic keyboard and 1,2,3 light NY punk are the hallmarks of the most played song on their MySpace, 'High In The Cinema', which benefits greatly from a lack of overbearing production, giving it a scarred, distorted tone. They're London-based for the moment but head to California with the previously tipped Graffiti Island for a couple of shows soon. Hunt them down if you can.
May 13, 2009
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Approved: Pens (SNAP Of The Day)
London band Pens draw on Suicide-style minimal NY punk with fuzzy vocals, with their song 'High In The Cinema' praised for its raw, distorted sound.