It Hurts is Beth, Angeline and Claire, from Auckland, New Zealand. Each have been involved with various musical projects over the years (Futurians, Currer Bells, Octopus, Thistle Group, etc), but didn't converge as It Hurts until the torrid summer of 2011. They've thus far released two limited tapes; 33 Tears is their debut 7". These two songs offer a beautiful summation of the crude ooze they've issued so far in one easily digestible dose. Imagine Indian War Whoop played by Heathen Earth-era Throbbing Gristle with a heavy emphasis on fuzzed blues histrionics. Reined to tape by Stefan Neville.
A couple of fine rumbling atmospheric pieces from the legendary Dead C man. I like 2 slightly better because the sound conjures an extra darkness which I reckon lends itself just that bit more to the overall feel of the work. Gavin Hellyer
Sprightly, eccentric EP from a New Zealand-based post-punk outfit featuring members of Trust Punks, Cool Cult, and Long Distance. Bandcamp New & Notable Apr 11, 2024