Durry – This Movie Sucks
Indie Rock | Pop Punk
70%
Maybe it’s because I relate so hard to their lyrics about being a messed up kid growing up to become some dead-end loser just barely getting by, or maybe it’s because I love the band’s wry humour, endearing underdog energy, and uncanny knack for great hooks ( …let’s go with the latter!). Whatever the reason, I’ve had Durry’s debut album Suburban Legend on repeat for months now. After every spin it leaves me craving more, but now my prayers are answered, as our favourite sibling duo are back with their latest angsty anthem ‘This Movie Sucks’. The title track of their forthcoming album, out 27th June, it’s a perfect storm of ennui and nostalgia, combatting discontent for a lacklustre existence by finding joy in the little things and not taking life too seriously. The track’s delightful DIY video is Austin and Taryn at their best, delivering a flurry of low budget Be Kind Rewind style recreations of iconic blockbusters. The pair clearly had a blast bringing all these the parodies to life, and that joy just radiates from every frame. To me that’s Durry in a nutshell – a couple of screw-ups with big ideas, ten bucks, and a whole lot of heart, creating something that makes you smile – and you can be damn sure I’ll be in the front row, with popcorn ready, every time.