By Chyrisse Tabone, Rock At Night Tampa
Forget the polite, maple-syrup stereotypes. Toronto’s The Get Alongs rolled into London recently and straight-up hijacked our eardrums. Formed in 2017, this four-piece—Harrison Pickernell (howling/rhythm), Rory Pickernell (shredding lead), Eric Wood (thumping bass), and Tristan Catenacci (keeping time like a heartbeat on espresso)—were across the pond for The Great Escape Festival. They brought along fellow Canadians and current Rock At Night obsessions, The Boojums, for a sweaty, glorious night at The Old Blue Last.
To top it off, percussionist Jakob Brull hopped on stage and laid down some tambourine work so infectious it felt like a direct, holy transmission from Joel Gion of the Brian Jonestown Massacre.
But the real mad-scientist move? The promo for their new single, “Come On.” At the door, they handed out a Tasty Sounds limited-edition lollipop. No gimmick—it actually worked. You shove the included earplugs in, twist the sucker in your mouth, and the track plays straight through your jawbone and into your skull. Brilliant? Absolutely. Way better than a generic download code. It’s pure early-’60s power-pop and psychedelic bliss. Driven by an infectious rhythm riff, crisp counterpoint, and jangly guitar solos that sparkle like broken glass in the neon light, “Come On” captures that raw, dangerous British Invasion energy. Think early Who or Sticky Fingers-era Stones, with a side of doubled vocals that give a heavy nod to The Byrds.
Their sophomore LP, Second to None, drops today via Having Fun/We Are Busy Bodies. After witnessing a handful of these tracks live, I’m ready to blast this record in the car until the speakers blow.
This isn’t lazy nostalgia; it’s garage-rock revivalism done with real teeth, and we are completely here for the ride. Gimme more.
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I grew up in a household full of rock music, studied journalism in college, and then became a scientist.Although my science career has served me well, music has always played a major role in my life. I grew up reading "Creem" magazine; I play several musical instruments as a "hobby";and it seems a camera has always been in my hand. Now, I am combining what I love the most--music and photography--serving as editor of Rock At Night. I travel between the US and UK seeking my dream! My motto: life is short...no regrets. Chyrisse
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