The new single/video “Ripper” from Los Angeles alt-punk garage band SP’s showcases the kind of raw honesty that can only come from a broken heart. The song was written following the end of lead vocalist Steve Albertson’s long-term relationship and embraces a more jangly, emo-infused sound. The guitar work delivers a memorable hook, while the kick drum and bass stay tightly locked throughout the track, relentlessly driving it forward until everything falls apart in the song’s tragic bridge.
The video offers a kaleidoscopic portrait of the band, capturing them performing in their rehearsal space, in the studio, and on stage. And while the lyrics are heavy with emotion, the video makes one thing clear: this is a band that knows how to have a good time.
