Iceage's Evolution: From Teenage Punk Purists to Brooding Goth Craftsmen
By
Zach Schonfeld
Pulled from the oven just right. Trustworthy, fact-dense, deeply satisfying.
Summary
Iceage, the Danish punk band known for their raw teenage energy on their 2011 debut "New Brigade," evolved their sound by slowing tempos and embracing studio techniques like overdubs. The article discusses how the band matured from their early no-overdub stance into a more brooding, goth-influenced style, suggesting their best work came after they moved beyond their initial punk purism.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledWe were very adamant … that there could be no overdubs.
Iceage's secret is that they only got better when they began to slow the tempos, accept that overdubs wouldn't snatch their souls, and remold their energy into a more brooding goth
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