Piss The Band Band of the Month May 2026
### Raw, Visceral, and Vital: Vancouver’s PISS Drops "Three Demos"
In an era where "raw" is often a marketing buzzword used to describe over-polished studio recordings, Vancouver-based outfit **PISS** has arrived to remind us what the word actually means. Their latest release, the appropriately titled ***three demos***, is a five-minute blitzkrieg of hardcore punk and noise that feels less like a traditional EP and more like a controlled explosion in a basement.
### Five Minutes of Fury
PISS doesn’t waste time on pleasantries. The release clocks in at just over five minutes across three tracks, but the density of the sound makes it feel much more substantial.
1. **"time loop at hot slit"**: The opening track is a masterclass in tension and release. It starts with a frantic energy that feels like the musical equivalent of a live wire whipping around on wet pavement. It’s dissonant, abrasive, and immediately establishes the band's sonic identity.
2. **"a little girl's horse craze betrays her"**: At a mere 36 seconds, this is a concentrated burst of noisecore. It’s a sonic assault that hits hard and vanishes before you can even catch your breath, serving as the perfect bridge between the longer bookends.
3. **"how can you act opposite to this emotion"**: Closing out the demo, this track leans into the "hardcore" side of their "hardcore punk" label. It’s heavy, rhythmic, and possesses a certain "upgraded" feeling that fans have compared to the legendary band Punch.
### The Vancouver Sound
Hailing from Vancouver, BC, the band—comprised of **Taylor Zantingh, Gavin Moya, Garreth Roberts, and Tyler Paterson**—is carrying forward a rich tradition of West Coast aggression. Mixed by Tyler Paterson and featuring drums engineered by Chris Bede on the first two tracks, the production strikes that elusive balance: it sounds "dirty" enough to feel authentic, yet clear enough to hear the intricate, jagged edges of their songwriting.
### The Verdict
The reception on Bandcamp has been electric, with fans already calling PISS one of the best discoveries of recent years. The common sentiment among the community is a desperate plea for more—three tracks simply isn't enough to satisfy the itch this band scratches.
If you’re a fan of bands like G.L.O.S.S., Chat Pile, or the classic noisecore of the early 2010s, PISS is a mandatory listen. It’s fast, it’s salty, and it’s exactly what the hardcore scene needs right now.
**Listen/Support:** You can find the demo on a "name your price" basis over at pisstheband.bandcamp.com. Grab it, blast it, and keep an eye on these guys—they’re just getting started.
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