RACCOON CITY - Nightlife LP (Orange Splatter Vinyl)

Label: Dog Knights

The thing about music these days is that, mostly due to the miracles of social media and online music spaces, anyone can do it. Amidst an unfortunate clutter of poorly thought out, slap-dash records, Nightlight by Adelaide’s Raccoon City is the quality amongst the quantity. Not just another one of those post-hardcore imitations, Nightlife is inspiring and innovative, and a sublime reminder that an open mind and attention to detail goes a long way generally, as well as online.

Nightlife is delivered thoughtfully and always with an attentive approach to the elements of their genre, not wishing to compromise, at any point, the emotion impact, nor their ability as musicians. Beyond the structural realms of post-hardcore, RCPD incorporate influences ranging from hip-hop to metal. Without pushing the walls of post-hardcore beyond reason, the band experiments with a steady beat and rhythmic style. And between the manic yelps, and the flawlessly executed melodies, RCPD succeeds in producing a post-hardcore record to be adored.