Nonagon - People Live Everywhere 12” EP

I remember some time ago I got an e-mail from a member of Nonagon promoting an EP of theirs, or it could have even been a message through MySpace (that shows just how long ago it was). It doesn’t matter though, I ended up losing the message and I remember spending a nice chunk of time trying to figure out just what band it was that sent it, as I recalled liking the tracks that they linked to. Sadly I didn’t figure it out until much later. I’ve always kind of felt bad about that, as I usually try and get back to people with legitimate inquiries. So with that, it’s cool that these guys passed along their latest release People Live Everywhere despite me accidentally giving them the cold shoulder the first time around.

Nonagon are a three piece from Chicago who, despite being around for roughly six to eight years now, are just now releasing their second official record People Live Everywhere. The band has a nice palate of sounds going on here, one of which obviously reflects the city in which they reside. Other times Nonagon show flourishes of a wider/thicker Midwestern sound mixed with some of the influence of more oddball post-hardcore/punk bands from 90’s DC. In turn, the five tracks featured on the EP are vaguely mathy without being too mechanical in their approach giving them a noticeable liveliness. One of the aspects of this record that I think really seems to contribute to that is the excellent recording job done by Justin Foley, member of The Austerity Program. The EP as such an open and live feel too it, especially when it comes to the drums, which sound absolutely fantastic. For someone who spends a good amount of time writing/recording music for a band that eschews actual drums, Foley shows that he has a real knack for recording in general no matter the instruments involved. Really a job well done with this record, both musically and production wise. Definitely give this a listen.

Nonagon – Fresnel Lens [MP3]

Those that wish to pick up People Live Everywhere can do so by simply heading over to the groups Bandcamp page, where you’ll find it available both on record and digitally. 300 pressed, don’t miss out.