Blackbutton

Relentlessly gritty and unapologetically raw. Once taken in, the music of Blackbutton is not something easily ignored. The vocals are whiskey-soaked and gruff. The guitar work is a heavy dicotomy of blues and ‘90’s alt-rock. The rhythm section swells and bombasts a la Dischord-era hardcore. Blackbutton exudes true grit, passion, and excitement of music scene freshmen, with an I-don’t-give-a-damn attitude of a group that’s been around the block a few times. Once a heavy hitting drums and guitar duo, Tavenner says “Blackbutton is more realized now, as a rock band, than ever.” The all new band line-up – Tavenner (Baby Made Rebel, Justin Shorey), drummer Justin Emile (Aloud, Big East), and Boston new-comer Dave Koslovsky – reformed in September of 2012 as a dirtier, grittier, more explicit version of the salacious band long-time scenesters might recall. 2013 and 2014 allowed the band to settle into their own. Writing new material, performing several shows, and releasing a string of singles dubbed The Stripper Series, Blackbutton honed their craft and style. 2013 highlights include performances in Boston’s legendary Rock ‘N’ Roll Rumble, and coming away with a win in Providence’s signature Midday Social battle of the bands. In 2014, Blackbutton was selected to perform in Albany’s annual MOVE Music Festival, and had the honor of opening for award-winning Canadian punkers, PUP. Blackbutton has spent 2015 working toward the release of their final record, The Absence of the Other. In-between writing and recording, the band has maintained their high-energy live show with performances opening for national touring acts including Unwed and The Parlor Mob. On Saturday, August 29th, Blackbutton reveals the fruits of their labor at Great Scott, Boston, and invite you to be a part of the celebration. DOWNLOAD SINGLE AM CLOUDS PM SUN http://blackbutton.bandcamp.com/album/am-clouds-pm-sun