Bursting

The first thing you need to know about Chicago’s Bursting is that they are a supergroup. With members of Stress Positions, Thou, C.H.E.W., and Coliseum (among others), it’s safe to say Bursting, on paper, rip. The second thing you need to know about Bursting is you need to see them live, in real life, so quit reading this review.

Bursting make menacing post-hardcore and it’s abundantly clear they’re having so much fun doing so. Not many bands feature Naruto runs in their music videos, and I’d bet even less make merch stickers in the Barbie font.

If you’ve ever enjoyed The Only Rock Radio Station In Your Area, Bursting is for you. Their music may remind you of bands like Quicksand, Hot Snakes, Jawbox, or Shiner, but it also may remind you of bands like Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age, or Incubus. Bursting’s first EP is capital “A” Alternative rock; highly melodic yet crushing in a way that sheds light on its members’ projects and influence.