Tonguecutter – Minnow

Yellow explosion vinyl. A power trio hailing from the remote lakeshore town of Muskegon, Michigan, Tonguecutter initiates a spectacular collision of thrash and grunge on its debut full-length, Minnow. Meaty riffage and sly rhythmic shifts lay a base over which vocalist/guitarist Chantal Roeske lets loose an irradiant display of angst. The jubilant riffage of Suicidal Tendencies, the progressive bent of Voivod, and the almighty howling rage of Hole are all present. But the real greatness lies in Roeske’s melodic sensibility, as a singer and songwriter, with each song taking unexpected twists and blooming with unforeseen hooks. “Blending the heavier side of grunge with powerful guitars and dynamic vocals, the band’s sound is both intense and hard hitting, delivering an electrifying energy that demands attention.” -Destroy//Exist “This album has been over 30 years in the making. Well, not literally… What I mean is, we don’t get to ‘Minnow’ by Tonguecutter without first going through Hole, DRI, maybe a little Soundgarden and Cave In, definitely a bit of Kathleen Hanna and Bikini Kill… For something to so expertly call back to memories and the past without getting lost in itself is praiseworthy alone – stack fierce and emblematic writing and performances on top of it and you have an album representing the best 2025 has to offer.” -Everything Is Noise RIYL: L7, Breeders, DRI