Real Sickies Hometown: Edmonton, Canada Album: Love is for Lovers, out now via Stomp Records RIYL: Fun. Maximalism. Love. “We wanted to amp everything up tenfold: bigger, louder, more melodic, just—more. I’ve never been into the idea of ‘less is more.’ More is more!” Wise words from Real Sickies guitarist Evan Hughes, describing not only his band’s recent maximalist mantra but a real mood after being shut off from just about everything the past year. Interestingly, Love is for Lovers is a reaction to some homophobic comments the band received a while ago, emphasizing the power and freedom to love applies to all. It’s a call to recognize that despite our differences, we are all equal. Well, when it comes to Ramones-esque power punk, the band really have no equals. Love is for Lovers...
