Chomping bubblegum at breakneck speeds, Sydney’s Ride for Rain deliver their uber-accessible brand of skate-punk with polished pop sensibilities and infectious verve. Since their 2017 debut album, Life’s a Beach, Ride for Rain has continued to fine-tune their sound while maintaining a healthy dose of petulant vibes. Their newest release, the five-track EP, Never Magenta, sees the young quartet going full turn-of-the-century-New Found Glory with streamlined riffs, slick palm-muting, and smooth vocals, but in the occasional scream and aesthetic choice – hello, Choking Victim t-shirt – you can hear the faint hint of something a little nastier and darker at the band’s core. Helping to toast their alternative side, Ride for Rain take a break from their music and join us for this Top...
