Austin Sound

When we single out bands for our Sound Off section, it’s brand new gems like Way No Way that make us most excited. Formed only this year, the quartet combines the forces of some familiar local fixtures, and has melded impressively in a short time. With a power pop heart, fuzzed out guitar tones and sublimely catchy melodies, Way No Way is intentionally rough around the edges behind their proto-punk leanings, but without ever compromising their inherent infectiousness. Classic touches of bands like the Wedding Present, the Soft Boys, Wire, and Sonic Youth rise to the surface to meld with a more contemporary blur of Kevin Dehan’s scruffed vocals. Way No Way will be releasing their debut effort in cassette tape form this Saturday, November 21 at the Parlor as part of a dual release party with Red Leaves, who will be delivering their new EP Trouble in the City of Water. Get a taste of two of Way No Way’s songs below.