In an era of music that can often feel overpolished and overprogrammed, Fastmatics barrels in with a big, loud, fast rocker that doesn’t ask for permission. Their latest single, “Broadcast,” is designed to be that way.
Given their punk and indie lineage, it’s no surprise that Fastmatics is not investing in trends or streaming on the charts. But with “Broadcast,” they’re just doing what comes naturally, shredding out with live-and-die-hard abandon. The kind of gritty, rapid-fire, unapologetically chaotic number makes you want to dive into a mosh pit in a sweaty basement or hurtle down a hill atop a bike with no brakes.
The song is a riff on a ludicrous concept of the story of the first flying TV set. The story celebrates absurd speed, absurd revolt, and a television that refuses to accept the dictates of gravity and rules. This idea reflects the track itself as odd, impossible, but thrillingly alive.
It’s somewhat early yet intense about “Broadcast,” something refreshingly unpolished. It does not attempt to stand out. It doesn’t try to stand out. And that is what makes it noteworthy. It’s fast, fun and frantic. As anyone who has tried to keep a handle on their courage while riding cascading walls of sound knows, that authentic quality that raw, unfiltered energy is a golden fleece many artists pursue, but few manage to capture without it coming off as forced.
Like a shot of caffeine straight to the jugular, the track kicks in and barrels through with crashing guitars, tight drums, and just the right amount of distortion to have you reaching for the volume dial. It sounds like a demo that always wanted to be a demo, yet it has all of the charm, spirit, and fight of a great punk classic.
In a universe of curated perfection, Fastmatics offers something precious that stands up simply because the players are making a racket. So, tune in, hold on, and let this flying TV take you somewhere in Fastmatics style.
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