PARALLAX SMILE - Bruised Fruit - LP, Red Vinyl

PARALLAX SMILE hail from Groningen in the Netherlands and formed in 2019. The line-up features old hands who have been part of the Dutch DIY punk/hardcore scene for decades and have played in bands such as MAKILADORAS, SUFFERING QUOTA, MUSHROOM ATTACK, FLEAS AND LICE, SYSTEM BASTARD and others. In 2021, a 7-track demo was released on Bandcamp, and as the recordings were far too good for a purely digital release, the whole thing is now finally available on vinyl. Musically, the sound is heavily influenced by 80s UK anarcho-punk, with a touch of new wave and post-punk in the form of keyboards. This is complemented by political lyrics and female vocals, occasionally supported by other band members. Sadly, in the wake of the LP’s release, the band’s drummer, Maynard (Fleas and Lice, Mushroom Attack, etc.), passed away: Gone but not forgotten, rest in punk, dear friend.




Kink Records
Ralf Wiedemer
Alstater Str. 33
69124 Heidelberg
Email ralf[at]kink-records.de