Scorpio Moon - MOD CON
Normally, artists taking influence from the 70's incorporate smooth and lucid riffs, a soft/easy beat and a groovy bass line, akin to artists like The Grateful Dead and David Bowie . With MOD CON, and specifically the song in question, "Scorpio Moon," the 70's influence is undeniably related with the hard rock stylings of bands like Heart . While undoubtedly taking influence from 70's hard rock, MOD CON and their full-length debut Modern Convenience , finds themselves squarely fit into this New School of rock with the likes of Courtney Barnett , Starcrawler and The Regrettes . "Scorpio Moon" has a rawness and authenticity to its production along with a snarl that says "I don't give a fuck;" indicative of the New School. Right out of the gates bassist Sara Retallick is making you play catch-up but just before you find your breath lightning strikes with a slick riff and a thunderous beat throws you on your ass for the rest of...