Aldi Ost

Aldi Ost Lost in Cyberspace EP

Punk/HC band from Bremen, Germany. I liked how they balance faster-tempo and more classically punk songs like “Overload” with more unique, kinda funky riffs in “Boss =/ Friend.” While “Overload” wasn’t as captivating to me stylistically, I did enjoy the build that they had in other tracks like “State of the Reunion.” My favorite track though was “Rug,” as it was just an explosion of frantic energy. I also loved how unleashed the vocalist for that track is, and I hope they can do more vocals in the future.

• Reviewer Emma Miller
• Label Sabotage
• Issue MRR #505 • June 2025

Aldi Ost Aldi Ost cassette

Seven songs of mid-tempo, surf-infused hardcore punk from Berlin. Catchy, memorable songs with vocals occasionally sounding a bit like Keith Morris. ALDI OST seems to be pissed for all the right reasons, poking fun at security guards, hating cops, griping about SUVs, and on my favorite track of theirs, coming down on the drug-fueled toxicity of rigid, emotionless “Masculinity.” Their self-proclaimed “male-fronted punk” angle and the pin-up centerfold-style sticker of the singer included with the tape definitely gave me a little chuckle. Very solid debut cassette and I can’t wait to hear more!

• Reviewer Biff Bifaro
• Label Phantom
• Issue MRR #470 • July 2022