Telesatan

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Telesatan Telesatan cassette

Cassette version of the four-song 7” out on Phantom Records. This is the third release by Germany’s TELESATAN, returning after a three-year gap from their previous cassette also on Phantom Records. Mid-tempo spooky punk with sassy vocals barked on top. TELESATAN never really makes their way out of the mid-tempo range, with the bass and drums locking in on the repetitive grooves while the guitar meanders around. Vocally, I hear similarities to long-running Buffalo, NY noise rock act ALPHA HOPPER. Both vocalists have a similar chirp, as well as regularly utilizing a vocal upscoop. Professional-sounding recording given the Will Killingsworth mastering treatment, so you know a bit of what you’re in for with the sound quality.

Telesatan Behave! cassette

Behave!, the latest cassette release from Leipzig’s TELESATAN, consists of eight tracks of fuzzed-out, noisy garage punk, at times reminiscent of FLIPPER or even something along the lines of FYP or the Recess Records catalog. Fun, mid-paced, driven punk rock with a tinge of post-punk elements.

Dispo / Telesatan split LP

Both TELESATAN and DISPO feature a lot of feedback, clamor, and fuzz. TELESATAN plays fun, conventional punk defined by a big farty bass sound, cymbal crashes, and screeching guitars. The vocalists scream, yowl and taunt (think BLATZ’s side of Shit Split). Occasionally they slow to a FLIPPER-like crawl. DISPO’s songs continue in this vein. Both bands balance out the noise with catchy riffs and choruses.