Alternative Rock from Boneyard Rebels

From the cold, quiet grounds of Montreal’s cemeteries comes a band unlike any other, Boneyard Rebels is a group of gravediggers who’ve found an unconventional way to cope with the grind of everyday life. Each Thursday night, the work gloves come off, the amps switch on and thus begins a late-night jam among blue-collar workers who transform their shared sonic vision into something visceral and alive.

Born from the bleak context of their surroundings and the monotony of hard labour, Boneyard Rebels channel their reality into a dark, atmospheric rock sound that feels as earthy as the soil they dig. Ultimately, their story is not one of studio perfection or industry design, but of necessity; musicians using sound to exorcise frustration and boredom into creative expression.

Their debut single “Digging A Hole” landed in March and served as the perfect showcase of their highly original rock sound. A moody, groove-focused jam, it carried an infectious rhythm and expressive vocal delivery that instantly placed them among the most intriguing new names in the alternative rock sphere. The track’s title alone was a fitting metaphor, not just for their day jobs, but for the emotional excavation at the heart of their songwriting.

Now, the band returns with “Shoot The Bells,” their sophomore single and another epic display of their ability to blend atmosphere and grit into an engaging rock outing. While their debut jumped straight into a marching groove, the second effort gradual builds to form a more emotive and wholly absorbing listening experience throughout. Set up by the delicate plucks of clean guitar notes, a melancholic scene takes shape as hushed vocal leads drift in to stitch wistful melodic threads into the immersive musical fabric.

As the drums crash in, a bouncy rhythm injects a steady forward motion while the arrangement shakes with the chug of guitars capped by compelling vocals. Flowing with punchy drums and swaggering vocal performance, bright instrumental flourishes take flight where lead guitar lines float with the staccato hop of organ and zap of spacey synth textures, adding dashes or prog rock aesthetic to the track.

Bringing the song full circle, the finale gently simmers with the stripped back sound of plucked guitar and hovering vocals, resulting in a truly memorable musical moment. It’s an incredible slice of Boneyard Rebels’ sonic output capturing a band who continue to go from strength to strength on their second release. With bags of new material already in the works, this exciting band on the rise is showing no signs of slowing down on what’s sure to be their breakout year.

Listen to Shoot The Bells below

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