The Killing Floors

From the opening note of the opening song, it’s clear that L.A.’s The Killing Floors have something special going on. This is a five piece Rock’n’Roll ensemble formed in 2014 over a shared love of 1960s music & Punk Rock. The tunes are huge, from the Brit-Invasion-y “You Know It Ain’t Right” to the gloriously snotty & mildly aggressive “Se Fue, Se Fue.” Those moments of quirk among the 60s Rock’n’Roll fun, make the whole thing fascinating, as does the fact that the music switches between Spanish language, English & instrumentals. The band puts a lot of thought into every aspect of the show, including clothing. They all look immaculate in retro suits & appropriately stylish haircuts. There’s little in the way of theatrics in the show, but that’s kind of the point-they’re playing this straight, like those bands of old. The Killing Floors are an incredible group that deserves a lot more attention. All of the ingredients are in place for the band to have a solid drive at wider success: the songs are awesome, the musicians are tight together & they look fantastic. Given the right backing, one would imagine that they have a real shot & with dual languages, they can appeal to a variety of markets. The world is their oyster.