Bido Lito June 2021 Issue 114

a fanbase that is willing to hang on every word Minto
expels. But their new EP marks a shift. “All of the songs
are newly written,” Minto explains, and are littered with
the political topics that defined
socially-charged lockdowns in 2020.
Minto explains how “it’s a multiperson
process” that drives the
band’s creativity, both musically and
visually. The cover art for Statues
has the Statue of Liberty projected
onto Minto’s face and, speaking
about this creative decision, she
expresses their discontent with the
current socio-political arena. The
symbol of freedom marks itself as
the image on the EP as well as in
the verses. “Writing felt liberating,”
she states, alluding to the thoughtprovoking
lyrics: “The president kills his people, and all
the rooms are filled of all the sleeping people who this
“The music is
a combination
of our
personalities”
country killed” she announces, over a droning guitar riff.
It is obvious that political and societal discourse is a
big part of this band’s image and sound. It is also clear
to see the talent the band possesses
when politicaly loaded lyrics like
those on Statues are coupled with
enchanting melodies that give the
words a more profound meaning and
purpose. If not a rock band, then they
are activists.
“There’s certainly a bit of
Courtney Love in the lyricism,” Minto
adds, citing their influences, while the
rest of the band chip in with artists
like Tool and Smashing Pumpkins.
“The music is a combination of our
personalities,” Minto and the band
explain. Perhaps the ability to draw
on all genres of music allows Crawlers to create a sound
that they see as comfortingly personal.
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The band all nod in agreement when Minto suggests
that they have “discovered their sound” on their
forthcoming EP. It is clear to see that it is a body of work
they are all proud of. “It shows all sides of Crawlers,” she
says. Statues itself marks the arrival of a band who are
determined to begin the inauguration of a new era for
rock and alternative music, one that isn’t afraid to include
political commentary in their art.
It is a statement of intent and this band is here to
stay – this is just the beginning of their efforts to make
music that is more engaging, more topical and simply
better. !
Words: Daniel Ponzini
Photography: Michael Driffill / @driffysphotos
Statues and Breathe are available now via Modern Sky.
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