I've recently been drawn to the raw, intense music of Cable Ties, a trio from Melbourne, Australia, that signed with the local, transformative indie label Merge Records.
Powered by lead guitarist and vocalist Jenny McKechnie, Cable Ties meld post-punk and garage rock in a series of feminist anthems and searing take-downs of contemporary politics. Bassist Nick Brown and drummer Shauna Boyle elevate the group's sound with percussive rhythm.
While the band's second album, "Far Enough," marks a bit of a breakthrough, it's the stellar "Live at the Scrap Museum" that stamps itself on your brain. Recorded in March 2021, the set features raging versions of "Not My Story," "Say What You Mean," and the stunning "Sandcastles."
Cable Ties are active and influential in non-binary circles, and this passion bleeds through their sound. With the Merge connection, I'm hopeful this crew rolls through the area at some point so the full depth of their music can be appreciated live.
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