Today we checked out San Diego based rock band City Windows and their extraordinary sophomore release “Velvet Divorce “ which is out via the band’s own label Midwest Migration Records

You can listen to “Velvet Divorce” on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here

We are not going make this a long drawn out process… We are just going to come out and say it . If you like punk rock and everything in between you owe it to your music loving soul to check out “Velvet Divorce “ from City Windows

From the minute you press play and “Another Year “ comes on, you know right then and there… that you are in for something special.

Hailing from diverse musical backgrounds, CW weaves together a tapestry of exploration on this new effort. Lead vocalist, Lyle Pavuk, brings a raw intensity to the record, his voice and searing guitar rhythms create a powerful foundation for the songs. Sean Sullivan, the bassist, provides a driving thunderous low-end tone, his rhythms intertwining effortlessly with the record’s melodies. Ryan Steele, showcasing the band’s gruffer vocal & lead guitar duties, rips through the album with tasteful playing and some blistering solos. And holding it all together is Aaron Weislogel, the powerhouse drummer who delivers a relentless beat, propelling the band’s music song after song.

Velvet Divorce” showcases the band’s growth and evolution. Drawing inspiration from punk rock and hardcore, their sound resonates with a blend of classic and modern influences. From the anthemic choruses that invite listeners to sing along, to the introspective slower cuts, City Windows is immersing the audience in a fun ride around the album, an emotional sequence that never fails to captivate.

We were immediately struck by “The Price To Pay “ City Windows is as authentic as they come and are not afraid to speak their mind “When asked about “The Price To Pay “ , the band commented

“It is no secret that the United States government is not beholden to the people. Our leaders are unresponsive to our will and our needs. This lack of accountability coupled with the anti-democratic design of our governmental institutions leads to the enactment of policy that will positively impact the wealthy and the influential minority now, while leading to catastrophic negative consequences for the rest of us in the not-so-distant future. “The Price to Pay” was written not only to illustrate and condemn the corruption and anti-democratic nature of our government and the plutocrats that hold the bulk of influence, but to also serve as a call to action that we the people are stronger in numbers and that we can organize and elect better leaders who are responsive to our needs and who are willing to redesign our institutions to be more democratic and reflect the true will of the people.”

You can check out the highly creative video for “Price To Pay” below ,

Puppets by Mike O – @broadcastking: https://www.instagram.com/broadcastking

Stock footage via https://www.vecteezy.com & https://www.pexels.com

Two songs that really stuck out for us are title track “Velvet Divorce “ and “Pale Face” both songs are well written and catchy songs . We loved the melodies on both and found ourselves singing along.

“Velvet Divorce “ from City Windows is an album you can’t afford to miss , find your favorite listening spot and crank it to 11