“Whites” / “Hand of My Hand” (2002) by Sleetmute Nightmute – 7” 45RPM single.
Chaotic no wave from Portland—discordant guitars, shouted vocals, rhythms that lurch and snap into place. It’s loud, it’s abrasive, yet the playing is sharper than you’d expect.
Like so many underground bands, they flamed out early. Some singles, a handful of shows, and now a cult that won’t let go.
The vinyl pressing leans into lo-fi, almost proudly. It feels intentional, like they wanted the rough edges baked in. And for 2002, that was right in step with what “authentic” was supposed to sound like.
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