The Going Away Present Montreal, Québec
Frenetic, urgent and full of feeling,
Blending elements of post-punk, synthesized overtones and heartfelt lyrics, the four piece’s sound harkens back to new wave icons Joy Division, DEVO and Television while retaining a distinct pop sensibility.
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