The Carotids come to making music with a lot of life behind them. The product is the sound of introspective and reflective punk rockers with wives and kids, with lyrics that have a depth that can only come with middle age. Skip Buhler (drums, backing vocals) and Peter Geissert (bass) bring the relentless rhythm that is the heartbeat of the band. The intertwining guitar sounds of Noah McManus and Greg Rubin provide a raw and urgent beauty to the mix. Ted Hilton Walker (vocals) sings the lyrics and melodies that are the main line between hearts and minds. The 7 songs off their debut album"Love No Blood" were developed between 2015 and 2017 in the dive bars of Portland, Oregon. After a breathless 24 minutes, you'll be left wanting more.