Crows are a London-based four-piece that emerged as a central pillar of the UK's modern post-punk and 'crank wave' movement. Formed in 2012, they spent years refining a notoriously violent and immersive live show before releasing their debut LP, 'Silver Tongues', on IDLES' Joe Talbot's Balley Records.
Their sound identity is defined by a dense, monochromatic wall of sound that incorporates elements of 80s gothic rock, 90s noise rock (reminiscent of The Jesus Lizard or Metz), and contemporary hardcore. Critically, they are praised for their ability to translate the raw energy of a basement show into studio recordings without losing the grit. Their career arc shows a steady evolution from garage-influenced punk toward a more expansive, industrial-tinged sonic palette, particularly on 2022's 'Beware Believers'. They occupy a cultural space as the 'heavy' alternative to their more melodic peers, often cited as a bridge between the indie-adjacent post-punk scene and the more extreme noise and metal circuits.
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