Rising Arp: CURB Blasts Through Life With A Debut Of Emo-Inclined Shenanigans
Don’t curb your enthusiasm – there’s a new band making waves on our Rising Arp radar. Joining the local vanguard of emo-inspired bands is CURB, the vehement trio of Lucas Tee, Farizi Noorfauzi and Samuel Venditti. Formed during the lull of the pandemic, CURB now finds life in its manifestation as its members march onward with their best feet forward. Following a flurry of noteworthy gigs – including a Rocking The Region set at The Esplanade, and opening performances for Thailand’s Death Of Heather and Singapore’s own Cactus Cactus – CURB is now officially releasing a debut album dubbed Hope You’re Doing Well, Michaela, with the hypetrain now hurtling across the tracks.
The eight-song album is a menagerie of individual anecdotes and collective experiences in the universal journey of growing up. While written amongst CURB’s three members equally, the album features recording and session credits with an ensemble of homegrown acts, spanning noise-rock darlings Subsonic Eye, hip-hop wordsmith Mary Sue and even the always-innovating Fauxe. Despite this sonic potpourri of influences, the record remains rooted in its emo nucleus while diverging towards experimental alt-rock territories. Suited for both traditionalists and those who like listening on the edge of their seat. Read More…
