| In a world time has forgotten… stop-lights don’t exist, the yards are encrusted between miles of corn fields; it is a place where, quite possibly, cows out number the local, human population two to one. Not the first place you expect to find a band cranking out an album like “Static Frequencies of the Malcontent & Misanthropic.” However, Burden of Convenience has done just that. Their world is Rising Sun, Indiana. It does exist, and yes, it is safe to say that here punk rock bands are rare and not altogether accepted. They might just give half the population an aneurism if they attempted to expose them to their music; it’s definitely fair to say that anyone who attempts it is automatically working against the odds.
However, when it comes to conquering those odds, the members of Burden of Convenience are no strangers to the struggle, not just a struggle to make it in the industry but the most basic struggle of location. It is this added obstacle of isolation that has given them the perspective that respect has to be earned… and each one of them is willing to do what it takes to gain that respect.
Burden of Convenience, a metal-style, punk-rock band that has musical versatility, visual insanity, and attacks traditional punk with a heavy twist that carries this band’s own, unique signature. This group shows what can happen when you have a complete integration of individuals, yet are still able to retain the qualities that make them all unique. They all have their own influences, but use them to create one coherent style that is increasingly intricate yet exceedingly heavy.
They aren’t afraid to attack the touchy subjects, and do so in a way that shows an early maturity that stand out above the rest. They definitely have an unsettling ability to confront your misconceptions and fuck with your head. What JJ Wolfe, Ryan, Tommy D, and Michael have been able to accomplish in only a few short months is a testament to the immense amount of talent this band possesses and is proof of what they are able to do with a very limited number of resources.
Their live show is a creature all of its own with an element of ferocity that takes their recording one step further. They will get the bodies churning. With raw, razor edged screams and heavy instrumentals, songs like “Inibrient” and “Close to the End” will excite sinners and saints alike. Physically they interact with the crowd and make the connection that takes the show to a whole new level.
If you think that puts a lot of pressure on this band to produce, understand that pressure makes this group of young men focus not fold, and Burden of Convenience is ready to take on each rabid fan and brutal critic one at a time. It’s a testament to how they choose to operate and what they have to deliver.
Welcome to their world.
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