PAWS
Skate Their Way Through Allston by Dil lon Ri l e y Scottish indie rock trio PAWS hit Boston on March 15 as a part of their first ever US tour in support of their 2012 debut CokeFloat!. The band took their jagged, slacked-out rock sound to Allston’s bar Great Scott before touching down in Austin, TX for the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival. The band played to an overwhelmingly receptive audience and an overall friendly vibe during their 45 minute set. Front-
man Philip Taylor expressed his love for the city of Boston several times over in his thick Scottish accent, after having cruised through Allston earlier on his skateboard.
He also added that Vancouver punk duo, and former PAWS tourmates, Japandroids were particularly fond of the venue, guaranteeing the band it would be the best gig on their tour. PAWS opened the show with “Tulip,” a highlight off Cokefloat!. A clear showcase of the band’s strengths, the verses’ loud, roaring guitars rode along a stuttering, cymbalheavy beat until Taylor held back on the distortion pedal for a brief respite during its
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