Raw and double-barreled direct street-punk that still manages to throw off melodies like a howitzer. Hailing from Spokane, WASTED BREATH has gotten co-signs from veteran bands including D.O.A., Swingin Utters and M.D.C. (whom they have shared stages with). The Spokane, Washington trio is a bit of a misnomer to their name. On their forthcoming Blackhouse Records (The Accused A.D., Slug Christ) self-titled album they excel at creating a pile-driver of direct, raw and yet tuneful street-punk with nary a wasted moment throughout. Guitarist/vocalist Kyle Butler says: “the group was formed as a conscious effort to write straight-forward punk rock, the filthy, underground stuff that co-existed with the hardcore scene.” An example being the first single “You Tell Me” which just premiered via New N...