It will still amaze me the way the internet allows us to truly be a worldwide society. Particularly in the search for new interesting music. Just sitting at my laptop I can cruise across the world listening to the sounds of various countries with each click. A recent YouTube rabbit hole led me to discover another addition to my shoegaze alt-rock playlist. Allow us to show you Repeatedive.
The indie rock band hails from the subtropical island nation of Taipei, Taiwan. Off their beginnings in May of 2016 the collaboration of Alan Yang (Guitar/Vocals), Larry Chen (Bass) Baron Jan (Drums) has been called Dead Plan. The young band began playing a mixture of Nirvana covers and punk influenced originals at high school events and underwent some trials, tribulations, and even a hiatus. The aim was always the identical. Make fun music for your underdog, and those who have felt on the losing side of life.
Now Repeatedive is back using a moving piece within their new song “In My Heart, I Believe That Fu.ck This World.” I am pretty sure it translates precisely how you expect it could. The mellow guitar strumming mixes with a straight beat that puts your mind relaxed. The vocals continue this theme despite the angst-ridden lyrics.
The slow build concerns an energetic climax round the 3 minute mark of the song. Repeatedive grabs your attention and gets your blood pumping. Those punk influences show us the best way to a total sonic experience that fills the void in a dreary day.
Damn. I love me some Repeatedive. For real. Articulately describing themselves as… “…a passionate/apathetic indie rock band from Taipei, Taiwan, the overcast capital of any subtropical island nation…”
We originally crossed paths using this satiating, shoe-gaze rock trio way back in August for his or her deliciously bipolar alt-rock number, Inside My Heart I Only Say Fu.ck This World, our favorite single off their 7th Floor EP. Shortly thereafter, we dldath the pleasure of reviewing front-man Alan Yang’s solo project, Lounge Act Jam-Teen’s Last Straw; a digital project we found to be, “…Authentic. Heartfelt. Gutsy.” Still comprising Alan Yang (guitar, vocals), Larry Chen (bass), and Baron Jan(drums), this passionately apathetic trio has released their completely new 3-track EP, I Wish I Understood; and, we have been no less enthused.
Showing a sweet, tender, and arguably optimistic side (which you might not have access to been aware this trio possessed), Luna Is On Our Side, is instantly reminiscent of 1994’s Pisces Iscariot through the Smashing Pumpkins. Delightfully digitally delayed, dreamy, ambient chords get wickedly juxtaposed using a wild make of distortion within this ode to Luna.
Showing serious musical vision, the crew ends this worthy little project with, Dead Plan, an up-all-night road-tune with drive, focus and octane. Think: Carolina Liar meets Jimmy Eat World. It’s subtly awesome.
Deluxe contrast. Satisfyingly angsty. No explanation required. Repeatedive’s latest EP, I Wish I Understood, is another adventurous, no-holds-barred, everything-on-the-table, perfectly rough-around-the-edges piece of post-grunge indie-rock. Singer-songwriter & front-man Alan Yang has serious vision and talent, and writes & sings with all the anxious subtlety reminiscent of early Billy Corgan. He’s brave, and that he gets better as we grow older. We’re getting excited about their next project. If you’re into shoe-gaze style 90’s grunge, PLEASE give this a listen. (Taiwan’s coming, ya’ll.)
Pay attention to Repeatedive’s latest EP, I Wish I Understood, and connect to their social media platforms. Please support music video by visiting them online, and playing, downloading, and purchasing their music, or attending a live show! And, of course, be grateful for supporting real music!
