Danish Post-Punk Trio KONVOJ Release Debut Album "Basher"
There's nothing I love more than a high-energy post-punk show. It's one of the few genres where I actually see people dance a bit, even if they're just subtlely bouncing up and down, trying not to spill their beer.
KONVOJ, the Danish post-punk trio, is the perfect band for this kind of setting. The word 'post-punk' is often thrown around in music writing, usually referring to the cold, angular guitars and monotone vocals found on the East Coast. KONVOJ breaks out of these stereotypes and abides by their own strict rules. Their vocals are joyful, their music still structured but less harsh than others in the genre, allowing space for elements of grunge, psych and garage rock to seep in.
For fans of IDLES, Parquet Courts, and shame, you’re sure to find a song for your daily Spotify rotation off of KONVOJ’s debut album “Basher.”
The trio met in high school in Gladsaxe over ten years ago. They're the kind of band you'd be pleasantly surprised by, playing at the local bar with your friends' band. The members have played together in different bands over the years, eventually forming KONVOJ as it exists today.
Upon creation, KONVOJ was based on the following dogmas:
The band should ONLY consist of the three.
It should be alive and dangerous.
No focus on the commercial for the sake of the commercial!
Everything had to be recorded in one-takes – mistakes / the rawness has a clear justification as an expression.
Don't go down the same path as everyone else.
The music needs to be liberating.
Six months after their first show, KONVOJ recorded their album "Basher" in two days, with one take for each song.
Listen to "Basher" below.
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