Recommended EP: They Are Gutting a Body of Water & A Country Western – ‘An Insult to the Sport’

They Are Gutting a Body of Water is led by Doug Dulgarian, who in his past life made idiosyncratic, noisy experimental indie rock with the band Jouska. That wilderness nature continues flowing through his new chapter who alongside lead guitarist PJ Carroll, bassist Emily Lofing, and drummer Ben Opatut, immerse the soundboard in wavering shoegaze and weirdo pop that flickers in the Phllly spirit of Strange Ranger and Spirit of the Beehive. “Elephant” and “The Brazil” act as an immediate introduction in highlighting the band’s very solid and recently released split EP with experimental rockers and local peers A Country Western on An Insult to the Sport. For their part, vocalist and guitarist Derek Hengemihle, drummer Garrett Miades, bassist Paris Parker and guitarist Erik Hilbert offer a gonzo take on the slanted and enchanted with “Keeping Up With the Joneses” and “Crossing Out My Lines”. It in turn collectively piques the senses with sonic schisms, be it synthetic or electric, for two rising artists who’ve been quietly prolific in the background of the indie DIY scene, but maybe not for long…

Highlights: “Elephant”, “The Brazil”, “Keeping Up With the Joneses”, “Crossing Out My Lines”

They Are Gutting a Body of Water & A Country Western’s An Insult to Sport is available now on Topshelf Records.

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