Audio By Carbonatix
With their tape-loop, sound bite effects, pro-wrestling masks, endless Elvis iconization, and wall-rattling sonic attack (armed by all-‘abilly influences), the ‘Nauts amazed locals by bringing to the stage a slew of visual distractions without sacrificing any of their musical power. That’s entertainment, sure, but their sound was on the cusp of the whole surfabilly/punkabilly/rockabilly trend that’s either about to catch on in a big way or fade into obscurity. If these serious but still winking rockers don’t elevate interest in rootsy sounds, they’ll likely move beyond categorization and make a niche for themselves apart from any trends. Sadly it looks as if they’ll be doing it from their new home base, New York City.