Suburban Bicycle Gang brings a fierce new single that will rattle your bones and ignite your spirit. “Wendigo” is a raw, in-your-face nod to Garage Rock that’s sure to leave its mark on the scene. This Cambridge, Canada duo – Eric St-Pierre and Jerry Grey – has cooked up a tune that mixes their wild influences, throwing Punk, Folk, and even a bit of humour into a sound that’ll stick in your head and haunt your dreams.
Taking a page from Algonquin folklore, St-Pierre digs into the Wendigo myth — a flesh-eating creature that’s not only a predator but also a metaphor for the darker aspects of human nature. The song gets into the chilling idea of the Wendigo consuming not just flesh but the very soul of its victims, transforming them into something monstrous. It’s some heavy stuff, but don’t worry, they’ve wrapped it up in a package of killer guitar riffs and pounding drums that’ll have you headbanging before you can say “anthropophagous spirit.” St-Pierre’s vocals are haunting in all the right ways, perfectly complemented by Grey’s drumming.
Recorded live at Eric’s Voidland Records studio, this song oozes authenticity. The duo spent a year fine-tuning their performance, resulting in a single, cohesive take that captures the raw energy of 60s and 70s Garage Rock, making it a refreshing departure from the overly polished productions of today. Sure, they added a few bass lines and some extra backing vocals later, but the heart of the track is pure, unadulterated live performance.
It’s obvious that Eric draws inspiration from Garage Rocker Mario DiSanto’s unfiltered sound. As Eric himself stated, “Wendigo is the closest I’ve been to achieving the dream of recording an entire song live off the floor.” That kind of dedication to keeping it real is what sets Suburban Bicycle Gang apart from the crowd.
Keep your ears peeled for “Wendigo” by the Suburban Bicycle Gang, because this track is bound to become a staple in rock playlists and a highlight of their impressive catalogue.