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“The two-minute track gets in and out quickly, the band making no time in making their point by mixing their melodic punk core with some mathy instrumental performances.” – Decibel Magazine
Decibel Magazine is hosting the exclusive premiere of “Phenomenon,” the new video/single from Boston-based noise rock/punk trio MIRACLE BLOOD.
MIRACLE BLOOD has carved out a reputation for their electrifying live performances, charismatic songwriting, and what has been called “the best scream in the city” by the If It’s Too Loud… blog. Since their formation in 2014, the trio – guitarist/vocalist Andrew Wong, bassist Garrett Young, and drummer Anthony Bollitier – has performed incessantly, sharing the stage with bands such as Great Falls, Landowner, and Tree. Following several EPs and singles, MIRACLE BLOOD self-released their debut LP Melter in October of 2022, scoring a Boston Music Award nomination for Rock Artist Of The Year in the process. Melter exposed the group’s one-of-a-kind, genre-bucking take on noise-punk; dissonant, heavy, and chaotic, yet melodic, catchy, and playful all at the same time.
Earlier this year, MIRACLE BLOOD joined the sprawling roster of Nefarious Industries who will release the band’s impending second album upon its completion. In the meantime, the band completed several singles/videos, dropping “Lobotomizer” in February, and now, “Phenomenon” arrives.
“Phenomenon” was produced with Alex Allinson at The Bridge Sound & Stage Studio (Bedtimemagic, The Freqs, Lesotho) and mastered at Audiosiege by Brad Boatright (The Armed, Sleep, Nails), and its corresponding video directed by Matt Bass Media.
MIRACLE BLOOD’s Andrew Wong reveals, “‘Phenomenon’ is about how overwhelming being ‘plugged in’ in the modern world can be. We basically have all the knowledge ever at our fingertips, but it comes at us at a break-neck pace. Our attention is vied for 24/7 as we’re blasted with news, advertising, pop culture, and even misinformation at any given second. We see tragedies around the globe happen in real time and then it’s on to the next thing before we can even process it. There are so many things in the world that need help, need fixing. But, meanwhile, we have our own lives to survive and, hopefully, enjoy. It can be paralyzing, and you end up feeling guilty about not knowing about or doing more. I think this is something many people experience, but it doesn’t get addressed often.”
Decibel writes with the video’s premiere, “The two-minute track gets in and out quickly, the band making no time in making their point by mixing their melodic punk core with some mathy instrumental performances. By no means are MIRACLE BLOOD a mathcore band, but the riff that occurs around 1:10 suggests that the New England metalcore DNA is inside the trio. The accompanying video affirms their sense of fun, which really makes MIRACLE BLOOD the whole package.”
Watch MIRACLE BLOOD’s “Phenomenon” video first at Decibel Magazine RIGHT HERE.
“Phenomenon” will be available on all digital services Friday, July 5th. Stream “Lobotomizer” and find the Melter LP repress at Nefarious Industries RIGHT HERE.
MIRACLE BLOOD will embark on their latest run of tour dates with a two-week East Coast trek running from July 12th through the 28th, including shows with Nefarious labelmates Bangladeafy, Arbogast, and more. See all confirmed dates below and watch for additional live and record updates from the band to post shortly.
MIRACLE BLOOD Summer Tour 2024:
7/11/2024 Sacred Root Kava Bar Lounge – Ithaca, NY w/ Bangladeafy
7/12/2024 Zephyr Pub – Kent, OH w/ Trash Mountain
7/13/2024 The Runoff – Kalamazoo, MI w/ Selfish Act, Slags
7/14/2024 The Burlington – Chicago, IL w/ Of Wolves, Cuss, Arbogast, Charmed Form
7/15/2024 Highlands Taproom – Louisville, KY
7/16/2024 No Quarter – Nashville, TN w/ Nightmare Beach, The Exotic Ones
7/17/2024 The Firehouse – Birmingham, AL w/ Pressure Point, Eyezin, Hill St.
7/18/2024 Flicker Theatre & Bar – Athens, GA w/ Rosie & The Rat Dogs, Hypersleep
7/19/2024 Pilot Light – Knoxville, TN w/ Duck Butter, ;3, Ghost Blanket
7/21/2024 Monstercade – Winston-Salem, NC w/ Headripper, Slow Stab
7/23/2024 Neptune’s Parlor – Raleigh, NC w/ MERC, Survival Tactics, SPEW
7/24/2024 The Garage – Washington, DC w/ COLO, Greenhead, Fantazma
7/25/2024 The Cobra Cabana – Richmond, VA w/ Tightrope, Shagg Carpet, Wrong Worshippers
7/26/2024 Bonks Til Close – Philadelphia, PA w/ The Angies, King Slender, Nowhere
7/27/2024 Wild Air Beerworks – Asbury Park, NJ w/ Meteor Police, Jag One, Bristler
7/28/2024 Grub, Sweat, And Beers Fest @ O’Briens Pub – Allston, MA
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