Pësimo EP 2024 cassette
Anguished and raw hardcore punk from Chile, one-person band PËSIMO’s debut is a ripper. Each track is a flurry of feedback-ridden guitars and galloping drums with lo-fi production that is just clear enough to not sound muddy. What’s most striking about this tape are the desperately shouted vocals and pessimistic lyrics that cut through the noise and become the focal point of the EP. By the time you reach the excellent final track “Frio Morturio,” you can really feel what PËSIMO is feeling. A solid debut and recommended.