DEHD - FLOWER OF DEVOTION (Colored Vinyl) LP INDIE ROCK Penine Scrubs

Penine Scrubs

” one of the most candid and devastating breakup songs in memory

completely embody both African-American gospel and Hindu devotional traditions

“I can’t help but sound like me

these songs not only represent the band's beginnings but also serve as a teaser for the band's future output

DEHD - FLOWER OF DEVOTION (Colored Vinyl) LP INDIE ROCK Penine ScrubsI want nothing more than to be a loner, Emily Kempf sings early on Flower of Devotion, the new album by Chicago trio Dehd. Its a startling admission coming from a songwriter who, just a year ago on Dehds critically acclaimed Water, wrote eloquently about the joys and pains more than anything, the necessity of love, compassion, and companionship. But then, admission isnt really the right word here, given the stridency of Kempfs tone. Loner is a