The Buddyrevelles kick off their latest EP, The Concession, with “Peabo,” a track that hits the gas pedal from the first riff and never looks back. These Chicago boys – Aaron Grant shredding guitar and belting vocals, Scott Hoch slapping bass and adding his pipes, and Dan Reinholdt pounding the skins – they’re not messing around. Bursting with staccato grooves and a fire rhythm section, “Peabo” is the kind of opener we all love.
Aaron Grant’s guitar work here is both sharp like a razor and spacious. Sharp as hell but with enough space to let Hoch’s bass lines sneak around like some kind of alley cat on the prowl. And Hoch’s bass—it’s not just holding down the fort – it’s leading the charge, going toe-to-toe with Reinholdt’s drumming. The tension they create is like a trance you can’t shake. Grant’s vocals, with this raw, vulnerable edge that turns what could’ve been just another rock anthem into something that hits you in the feels. It’s not just noise for the sake of noise, you know? It’s like… it’s like therapy set to a kickass beat.
Since their 1997 formation in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, The Buddyrevelles have thrived on not slowing down. The Concession continues their three-part exploration of life’s wild ups and downs, and “Peabo” sets the tone with its push-pull of joy and unease. The track’s quirky, growling energy nods to their indie-rock roots while flexing the muscle they’ve trained over decades—a blend of September, November’s melodic charm and American Matador’s experimental boldness.
Live-show veterans, the trio injects “Peabo” with the kinetic urgency of a band that knows how to own a stage. Every riff, every thump of the kick drum, feels alive, like it’s daring you to stand still. It’s raw, it’s refined, and it’s a roaring reminder that The Buddyrevelles aren’t just surviving rock’s twists—they’re throttling it forward. Strap in. This one’s a ride.