Purling Hiss at Knitting Factory

It has only been a month since the last time I shot these guys so I'm not going to review them again.  Let's just say that if you want crunchy, ridiculously heavy guitars paired with singing rather than screaming, then this is your band.

Posted: 2/17/2014 at 5:15pm     Tags: Purling Hiss  The Knitting Factory 

Purling Hiss at Brooklyn Night Bazaar

Hurling P... I mean, Purling Hiss are one of those bands whose lead singer completely steals the show.  This guy's aiming for Rock God status.  Their sound is so lo-fi that it's a bit of a shock that end up being so impressive live.  They have some songs over on BandCamp.  If you listen to 'em, turn the volume up!

Posted: 12/21/2013 at 6:28pm     Tags: Brooklyn Night Bazaar  Impose Magazine  Purling Hiss 

Purling Hiss at 285 Kent

I think I just found Philadelphia's answer to Ume. The lead singer of Purling Hiss is also the band's only guitarist and is easily its most energetic member. During his solos he thrashes away at that guitar like a product tester for Gibson. Perhaps he should grow his hair longer?

On their albums Purling Hiss play gritty but energetic hard rock with a vaguely stoner vibe. Strangely they have much cleaner live sound. Same songs, less fuzz. Normally you would expect the opposite, right? So many bands release overproduced albums but still rock live. Well, apparently these guys are the opposite of that. Honestly I was hoping for a fuzzed out noisefest so I guess I was a bit disappointed. Still, their live sound is pretty heavy has plenty of energy. It was enough to get the mosh pit going so it was good enough.

Posted: 2/3/2013 at 2:39pm     Tags: 285 Kent  Purling Hiss