Rotterdam noise-punk trio Kalaallit Nunaat are a throwback in every sense: they exude this cool, crude outlaw vibe that makes one pine for the days when names like Jake ‘The Snake’ Roberts or ‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper dominated Pay-Per-Views.
Named after the native term for Greenland, Kalaallit Nunaat prefer the no-nonsense, head-on approach in tackling life’s daily frustrations. “Free Money” is a bile-inducing diatribe against more privileged ones punching down on those in need of help. “The lyrics of the song are a kind of caricature of how recipients of social welfare benefits are generally seen in our society,” according to the band. With its skeletal drums, serrated guitar pounce, and gargling bass, “Free Money” leans on its brooding energy, teetering on the edge of dementia.
The song gives an urgent first glimpse of Kalaallit Nunaat’s debut EP Texoprint, named after the textile factory where guitarist Redwin Rolleman’s father used to work. You can order the EP on the band’s Bandcamp page. It’s out on March 6 via Glove Compartment.
In the meantime, subject your ears to “Free Money”‘s glorious abrasion below.
