The Secret Life

The first thing you notice is the violin - more fiddle than violin - but this isn't country or Americana; it's punk - lean, engaging, minimalist punk songs topping out in under three minutes. There's a Raincoats vibe, a little Intima, a touch of ESG and Unwound, but with dub, soul, and afro-beat influences it becomes a whole new animal. These three ladies from Portland, OR have shone a new light that won't be put out.