I think it was almost two weeks ago that the wife and I headed down to Chicago's Beat Kitchen to see our old-friends (and former bandmates) in Allister before their 2-1/2 month tour of Japan. We expected to have some drinks and a good time, but we didn't expect The Transit War.
San Diego's The Transit War is the kind of band that (after seeing live) just makes you feel all warm and fuzzy about rock music all over again. They ripped up the stage and just sounded so energetic and so fresh to these ears (and the ears of my wife). Musically the band plays raw and dynamic indie/emo/punk that is also filled with tons of hooks. Always catchy and never totally straightforward, The Transit War (at their most accessible) reminds me of Midtown or Motion City Soundtrack and (at their most complex) they mine the same musical territory (loosely) as both Brand New and the earlier work of Cursive. Who doesn't love jagged buzzsaw guitars amped up to 11 and melodic layered vocal harmonies?
Anyhow, The Transit War's new album Miss Your Face is out now on Orange Peal Records. Head over there to download a free six song EP from the band as well. Not only are they a great band, but they are great guys too. Look for them in your town on tour with Lostprophets.
MP3 | The Transit War - Radar Miss Your Face
MP3 | The Transit War - Kerosene Small Movements EP
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