Alt-Rockers SLIP-ons release fierce new track

Music Review | 24th Oct, 2024 SLIPons

Since their formation in 2012 SLIPons have established themselves as a powerful, guitar-driven band in the power-pop and alt-rock landscape.

Blending influences from the Exile on Main St. era of the Stones and the Afghan Whigs SLIPons have a history marked by acclaim. Their last album, Heavy Machinery, garnered significant attention receiving support from impressive broadcasters along with coverage from numerous outlets.

The latest release from the band is the single, Graystone featuring punchy guitars and rolling bass lines that drive the melody.

The quartet brought together two Canadian music legends, capturing the vibrant spirit of 90s rock. Featuring Brock Pytel of The Doughboys and Brian Minato, known for his work with Sarah McLachlan, the band also includes Rob Shockk Matharu of The Spitfires on guitar and Shane Wilson on drums.

Their sound evokes the energy and melodic hooks reminiscent of iconic bands such as Hüsker Dü, The Posies, Soul Asylum, and The Nils, while also appealing to fans of The Lemonheads, Ash, The Replacements, and Dinosaur Jr.

Speaking about the track the band says;

The Graystone was a venue we used to play in Detroit back in the late 80s when I was in the Doughboys. It was always an adventure, from just getting across the border to dealing with the promoter, Cary Safarian, who everyone referred to as - Scary.

When Rob and I started exchanging voice notes of the main riff, it brought to mind the MC5/Stooges Midwest sound.

I wrote the lyrics based on my memories from those trips and reached out to my old bandmates, Scott McCullough and Jon Asencio, to gather their recollections, which also found their way into the song.

SLIP-ons - Graystone (Youtube)

The single Graystone is available through all streaming platforms.

Photo Credit: R.D. Cane