Zero Carbon Band are a bunch of friends who are passionate about the environment, and they sing “original and recycled songs to put our message across in a fun way.​” The band consists of Si-Fi on guitar and vocals, Benjamin Simha on lead vocals and guitar, ​Rat Thunder on percussion and vocals and Nic on bass and has been the line up since 2018, although the band was originally formed in 2010.

The band has a very proggy feel to them, with their foundations straddling the classic rock and alternative rock genres. There is a slight quirkiness to them, in both the lyrics of the songs and how the songs are performed but I think this is a quirkiness that will endear them to listeners. A lot of the lyrics of their songs are mainly about the environment and being a topic that a lot of people also feel passionately about, using music to spread their message is a great way to do it.

Musically, this EP is quite alternative, in a more psychedelic than indie way, and the music is quite experimental. There are guitar riffs that will stick in your head, but these are mixed with a varied range of percussion instruments that gives the band a really unique sound.

The vocal duties are taken on a variety of people and are always accompanied by layered backups that really add depth and dynamism to the songs. Although some of the lyrics can appear “fun” to some people, it is obvious that the themes are very important to the band.

So, if you want to check out an environmentally passionate band who aims to spread their message in a fun, quirky way then please look up Zero Carbon Band.

Great EP!

Track Listing:

1) Our Allotment

2) I’m A Tree

3) Sinking See-Sick Home-Sick Blues

4) Commotion In The Ocean

5) The Great Rewilding

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