This EP is from Dog Named Squid, who started in the booming metropolis of Greenwood, SC before relocating to Charleston. Fun fact, I bought an old Ford Explorer in Greenwood, SC once (my first car purchase) - to this day I still get emails from the dealer looking to buy it back. Look, y’all, Explorers (aka Exploders) aren’t exactly known to last this long get off my back and move on.

Anyways. I can’t lie, I thought this was going to be death metal based on the name of the first song, but not to worry (unless you love death metal). This EP is clearly the work of a young band, but they have potential in their sound; it reminds me at times of The Dip, but with a little hint of country twang (just a hint, though).

If you’ve ever wanted to find a great artist with less than 1,000 monthly listeners on Spotify that deserves many more, maybe for your bingo card or some kind of musical challenge you’re doing, this is it. Give this EP a listen and enjoy.

From the roundup Southern Sounds: South Carolina's Best Albums of 2024.