The Real Distractions (Olympia, WA) are a band of scene veterans including Tobi Vail (Bikini Kill, Frumpies, Spider and the Webs and MODs), Ricky Meyer (Rik and the Pigs), Peter David Connelly (The Mona Reels, Bangs, Quayde le Hue) and with newcomer KTB. The band’s aim? To follow the “rich tradition of DIY bands crafting instant pop hits entirely on their own terms, which has long been the hallmark of the International Pop Underground series.”
And so the five-song EP (four of which are on the 7″) was recorded live, giving them a loose and authentic vibe. The result is a brand of rock-‘n’-roll that feels quirky and authentic. I am particularly drawn to Stupid, a song I can’t seem to stop playing these past couple of days.
I think the press release describes The Real Distractions better than I ever could: “It’s like they cut up a bunch of bomp and kicks magazines, stuck them back together and made a wish to turn them to a real band.” 7″ now available as a co-release by K Records and Perennial.