Drink Deep DD EP
DRINK DEEP’s 7” DD is a no-frills time warp straight into the heart of classic DC hardcore, ripping through eight tracks in just over seven-and-a-half minutes. Recorded live in-studio by a Berlin four-piece in 2023, this EP features members who’ve played in such far-flung bands as REMISSION, the FOG, and PRAISE. Formed just a few years ago, DRINK DEEP nails that classic ’80s-style hardcore vibe with all the grit and sweat you’d expect. Phillippe’s vocals have an urgent, unpolished energy that brings to mind a young Ian MacKaye, and the lyrics feel sincere without slipping into preachiness. It’s not out to change the game, but it’s a solid hit of nostalgia for punks who still swear by the ’80s sound. I liked it. Check out the track “Empathy.”