Robber Robber: An innovative, powerful, and textured sound

From Burlington, Vermont, Robber Robber emerges with an immersive and atmospheric sonic approach, where melodic layers and textures create a deeply engaging experience. Their music isn’t confined to a single style but draws from various influences, effortlessly moving between shoegaze, post-punk, and alternative soundscapes. Distortion isn’t just a tool for them; it’s an essential part of their identity. With a vision that challenges labels and pushes genre boundaries, Robber Robber redefines alternative music with fresh energy and a constant drive for exploration.

An immersive sound

What makes Robber Robber stand out is their ability to craft songs that blend hypnotic rhythms, layered vocals, and instrumentation that seamlessly moves between intensity and restraint. Zack James’ drumming is a defining element, not just providing structure but also shaping the atmosphere, adding depth and texture to their sound.

Will Krulak’s guitars multiply in layers of distortion, while Nina Cates’ vocals—along with her rhythmic guitar work—glide between the ethereal and the immersive.

Distorted, overlapping guitars are essential to their identity, but so is Carney Hemler’s bass work. His playing grounds and amplifies the drum patterns, helping to shape a dense, dynamic wall of sound.

While the band moves within the realms of shoegaze and post-punk, some tracks on their latest album, Wild Guess(2024), reveal a clear ’90s grunge influence. The difference? They don’t replicate the genre—they reinterpret it in their own way, infusing it with raw intensity and emotional depth.

With Wild Guess, Robber Robber proves that their sound is no coincidence but a carefully crafted exploration of texture, emotion, and intensity. They bring a fresh perspective to the current alternative scene, offering moments of full saturation alongside more open and airy closings, showcasing their sonic versatility without losing the melodic sensitivity that makes them unique.

If you’re looking for a dense and immersive sonic experience, Robber Robber is a name you can’t overlook.

We recommend the following songs

«Dial Tone»
One of the band’s most defining tracks. A rhythmic interplay between drums and silence, layered vocals, and distorted guitars expanding through waves of feedback. A song that perfectly encapsulates Robber Robber’s sound.

«Sea of War»
A track where the drums become an atmospheric layer, creating a deep sense of immersion. The guitar base is continuous and distorted, reinforcing the band’s shoegaze and post-punk essence.

«Backup Plan»
Here, the drumbeat evokes the ticking of a clock, generating a relentless sense of motion. The guitars enhance this cadence, making the song feel like a constant, hypnotic walk forward.

«Until»
One of the album’s strongest moments. It shares elements with other tracks but brings in a strong ’90s grunge influence, featuring excellent guitar distortion and a vocal performance that truly shines. A unique standout on the album.

Robber Robber lands in Barcelona as part of their tour

Robber Robber will arrive in Barcelona to share the stage with the rising stars of contemporary shoegaze, Julie Band, who, as part of their international tour, will present their album My Anti-Aircraft Friend.

Where: Sala Razzmatazz, Barcelona
When: February 25, 2025, 8:00 PM – Sold Out

Cover Image: Official Robber Robber Instagram

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