Professor Murder Rides the Subway is a forgotten slice of dance punk perfection

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Professor Murder Rides the Subway is a forgotten slice of dance punk perfection

The Verge · 2 hours ago

The Verge's review revisits Professor Murder Rides the Subway, an EP by New York dance-punk band Professor Murder, describing it as an overlooked highlight rediscovered while the writer was reripping old CDs. The piece situates the band within the mid-2000s New York dance-punk scene alongside better-known acts like LCD Soundsystem and The Rapture, arguing Professor Murder's stripped-back, percussion-driven sound deserves wider recognition even decades later.

The 16-minute EP is built around simple disco rhythms layered with cheap synths, shouted vocals, cowbell and syncopated percussion, with drums arguably acting as the lead instrument rather than melody. The reviewer highlights tracks such as "Champion," "Free Stress Test" and "Camron's New Color (Part 3)" as standouts, suggesting the EP could have propelled the band to greater fame. It remains available on Bandcamp and major streaming platforms including Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music, Deezer and Qobuz.

  • Verge reviewer revisits Professor Murder's overlooked 2000s dance-punk EP.
  • EP blends cheap synths, shouted vocals and syncopated percussion.
  • Still streaming on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music and more.

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