"we sit in silence and the world divides (I cry some more) accusations cut through our clothes like knives...."
Despite their youthful vibrancy, New York City alt rockers SUSU somehow coalesce over 60 years of rock, soul, rhythm and blues into a spicy potent mix of vibrant music that can sometimes feel like a time machine, oftentimes feel like an exorcism and always cuts deep into the best parts of what music is. This only happens when artists have this sonic art deeply in their blood and muscle fiber or because they have dived deep into their older siblings or parents vinyl collections. Word has it that all and more is true of vocalists and songwriters Liza Colby (of The Liza Colby Sound) and Kia Warren of (Revel In Dimes) who are at the core of SUSU.
From the very onset of "Die Inside" you can feel not only the potent origin rock soul of the Ronettes and Darlene Love but the late 70's proto punk iterations of that sound as distilled by early Blondie and The Rezillos. Dive deep into SUSU's other sounds and you will feel a sultry, fucking potent pastiche of 70's Detroit rock and eras of hybridized funk, soul, rock and doo wop (and doo wop punk). It is a fiery hot grab bag but it wouldn't stick without the emotional hooks intact. I am digging the female perspective and empowerment but mostly loving the poetry that sparkles within "Die Inside" and how that poetry is delivered.
-Robb Donker Curtius
THE FACTS AS WE KNOW THEM
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https://www.tiktok.com/@susutheband
SUSU is a “one and only” type band. The smoldering New York City duo features firebrand female lead vocalists and songwriters Liza Colby of The Liza Colby Sound and Kia Warren of Revel In Dimes. Both are rock n’ roll provocateurs of the highest order. Currently, they seduce and spiritualize on their premiere 5 week European Tour featuring Joey Wunsch, Ronnie Bruno, and Connor McClelland of the raucous and energetic NYC trio Dry Clean Only.
There is a tribal sensuality that oozes from the grooves of SUSU songs. West Indian ancestry, bold femininity, and explosive sexual energy course through a swirl of sound that spans smoldering Peter Tosh and King Tubby-inspired vamps, monster Nina Simone silky sophistication, Ted Nugent-style riffage, and Tina Turner swagger.
The embers of this rock n’ roll wildfire were first stoked three years ago when the Liza Colby Sound and Revel In Dimes merged as Revel Sound for select NYC shows including a coveted residency at legendary haunt The Rose Bar at Gramercy Hotel, a jaw dropping performance at Webster Hall, and an exclusive appearance at sought after artist enclave The Surf Lodge.
Lyrically, Liza and Kia explore a variety of political, personal, and emotional arcs. “We aren’t shy about being black women in rock n’ roll,” Kia says, with a hearty laugh. “People can take away what they want but there is an aliveness, an awareness, and a spirituality to these songs that are both timely and timeless.”
SUSU, New York City, rock n roll provocateurs, bold femininity, empowerment, "Die Inside", vocalists and songwriters Liza Colby and Kia Warren, funk rock, doo wop punk, alt rock, Detroit rock, soul,
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