EP Review: Sunliner – Structure / Average At Best EP

Sunliner – formerly Jake & the Jellyfish – drop their ‘debut’ EP under their new moniker this Friday (May 22nd). Frontman Jake McAllister (Also host of the ‘Desert Island Punks’ podcast) has spoken about how the ‘rebranding’ reflects that band’s musical development; still embracing their folk-punk roots, but now portraying a more direct, heavier approach. This 2-track EP, released through Lockjaw Records (UK) and Paper + Plastick (US), showcases the ‘refreshed’ sound of the Leeds four piece.                                           First up, ‘Structure’ rolls in with immediacy, and a clever couplet – “They say you’ll never work a day, if you do what you love. Well I love not working, and sleeping enough.” – McAllister’s voice all raspy, while the band revel in a tight, full-on a...

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