Boozewa and Nowhere’s Split 12” is a tightly focused showcase of two bands operating at the peak of their creative instincts. Each side of the record maintains its own identity while contributing to a larger narrative of their noise, energy, and experimentation.
For Nowhere’s side, the band offers a complementary contrast to Boozewa’s side. Their tracks, including “Conviccion” and “Neurogenesis,” embrace noise and experimental heaviness by expanding their sonic landscape while maintaining a coherent energy. The interplay between the two bands highlights their shared affinity for texture, dynamic extremes, and unpredictability.
For Boozewa’s side, the record is an unfiltered snapshot of the trio’s current form. “Garbage Day” bursts out with immediate abrasion wrapped in hooks, while “Landline/The Big Dumb” channels early ’90s influences with instrumental precision while “4 Out of 10” combines humour and frustration. By balancing sharp humor with musical grit, they give a side that is both confrontational and strangely playful.
By showing their immediacy, inventive energy, and a refusal to compromise their respective visions, the Split 12” is not only a document of collaboration but also a distilled portrait of what makes Boozewa and Nowhere interesting. It’s a record that rewards both first-time listeners and longtime followers by capturing each band’s present identity and delivering a fine tuned dose of chaotic, addictive, and boundary-pushing punk energy.
