by Rod Christie 

Who: Despistado
What: clever, angular punk rock
Where: Regina, SK
To Contact: despistadosound@hotmail.com, www.despistadomusic.com.

While the band likes to label themselves somewhat misleadingly as a “traditional four-piece,” this excitable young act from Regina accomplish more from their lo-fi, high-energy sound than most bands with budgets. Bassist Joel Passmore describes their sound as “indie, quirky, danceable, post-hardcore,” an accurate reading of their six-song debut EP, The Emergency Response. Boasting intricate arrangements and a jackhammer delivery, The Emergency Response captures the intertwined guitars, counter melodies and complex rhythms of a band railing against the cold Saskatchewan climate. It’s all about the music, according to guitarist/vocalist Dagan Harding. “There is a great music scene in Regina with a lot of talented, dedicated musicians that, in our opinion, create quality, unique music. We mostly get off playing live to people. It’s where the essence of music lies. We love the spontaneity, chemistry and hopefully mutual relationship between the audience and band.”

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