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LOS ANGELES, CA-
“…Opening the evening was Scratch Card Ink, a youthful trio channeling the restless energy of late ’90s alternative rock with an emo-tinged sincerity that felt refreshingly raw. From the first distorted chord, it was clear they weren’t just another fledgling band stumbling through a local gig—they had a natural ease on stage that suggested bigger ambitions. While their presence online is virtually nonexistent—no streaming releases, no deep-dive bios—it was precisely that element of mystery that made their performance feel like a discovery in real time. In an era where bands meticulously curate their digital footprint before even playing a show, Scratch Card Ink seemed to thrive on the opposite approach: letting their music exist solely in the moment.
Their set was brief, expectedly so for a new act, but they made every minute count. The lead vocalist delivered each lyric with a sense of urgency, his voice cutting through the mix with an unpolished, but impassioned, grit. The tight interplay between the bassist and drummer grounded the songs in a driving rhythm, giving their performance a solid backbone. They covered Blur’s “Song 2,” a song that has been overplayed in lesser hands but here, felt like a genuine tribute rather than an easy crowd-pleaser. It was a shot of adrenaline that gave the room a moment of visceral joy.
Scratch Card Ink may still be an enigma offstage, but in that brief time under the lights, they made a compelling argument that they’re worth keeping an eye on. If and when they decide to record, it’ll be interesting to see if they can capture the same raw electricity that made their live set so effective…”
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