Western Conference is a skate punk band from the High Desert, California influenced by such bands as Lagwagon, RKL and Satanic Surfers. Formed in 2022, consist of five members.
They released their first ST/EP in October 2022 … when listening to this EP, you can notice an influence from Cigar and a pinch of The Decline, with a drum and bass sound just the way we like it (fast and relentless). The guitars riffs are excellent and seem to be executed in California’s style, fitting perfectly with the band’s melody.
“When we hear people talking about skatepunk or melodic punk rock Californian bands, this is what they are referring to!”… “These guys really know what they’re doing!”
Despite being such a new band, they have had the opportunity to share the stage with bands like Death by Stereo, Ignite, Union 13, Agent Orange, and DFL; so, give yourself the opportunity to listen to this Californian gem.
The band are working on their second EP, to be released by the end of 2023.
By the way, the band just released their video for “Welcome”, so check it out:
Western Conference are:
Lead Vocals – Daniel “Deccio”
Guitar – Mike “Baby Vultch” Cruz
Guitar – Oliver Jackson
Bass – Vince Mulligan
Drums – Mike Montoya
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