Desperate Measures have been making music since 1981, having formed in Christchurch, New Zealand with founding member Eugene Butcher still at the helm. Although the lineup has changed somewhat since the band’s inception, it is pretty strong in its current state. Joining Butcher is the former Glitterati and current Rich Ragany and the Digressions guitarist, Gaff, Ricky McGuire of UK Subs fame, and James Sherry of Done Lying Down on drums. Rinsed is a mini-album of six tracks and it is short, sweet and calls back to the old days of punk – reminiscent of groups like the Sex Pistols. Simply put, each song is, for the most part, basic guitar riffs, thumping punk rock bass lines, and drum beats with gritty vocals at the centre. It really pays homage to past music that rarely gets much atte...
