PRESS
EARMILK - Komodos deliver gritty alt-rock anthem number "Orpheus (Let It Burn)"
“…the track is infused with a mix of syrupy rock instrumentation with nuances of distorted post-punk, framed by themes that comes across subdued and impassioned all at once.”
OCTOBER 7, 2022
bands do bk - PREMIERE: “ORPHEUS (LET IT BURN)” FROM KOMODOS
“being founded on “the ethos of unadulterated rock & roll”—sourcing sonic influences from the last half-century and embracing NYC rock as not just a genre but a lifestyle”
OCTOBER 5, 2022
UNder the radar - Premiere: Komodos Share New Single “Orpheus (Let It Burn)”
“…Komodos prove themselves as deft talents with slow-burning intensity, allowing the track to unfold at its own pace while remaining entrancing throughout.”
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Melodic Magazine - Komodos Bring the Reality of Big City Living to "Narcisse"
“Sometimes a person finds themselves lucky enough to be introduced to a band as they are emerging. It’s a rarity that is like finding a four-leaf clover. Formed in early 2022, New York-based quintet Komodos is turning into that rare find…”
AUGUST 23, 2022
beyond the stage - A Rush of Adrenaline with Komodos Debut Single "Narcisse"
“With an EP titled K.O. on the way, the band has encapsulated the ups and downs of living in New York City and packaged it for listeners to feel and resonate with…”
AUGUST 23, 2022
mundane - Brooklyn Rock Band Komodos Drops New Track
“Spearheaded by an intoxicating tangle of distortion, melody and percussion, Komodos’ live shows viscerally demonstrate the extent to which their music is that of an organic, honest-to-goodness, bona fide rock & roll band…”
AUGUST 23, 2022
the luna collective - Q&A: Komodos Emit Electrifying Energy in Debut Single “Narcisse”
“The group beams with unabashed authenticity, relishing in the space they’ve made for themselves in Brooklyn’s bustling DIY-garage rock scene…”
AUGUST 23, 2022
hidden hits - Komodos Exposes Social Media-Obsessed New Yorkers with “Narcisse”
“Layered with electrifying guitars and heavy percussion, “Narcisse” takes us back to the days of makeshift garage shows with belligerent friends. Written about the cliché New York persona we’ve all come to know, “Narcisse” exposes those who are afraid of living outside of the digital atmosphere…”
AUGUST 23, 2022
THE BIG TAKEOVER - EP Premiere: "K.O" by Komodos
“… Gritty, incisive, and charged with adrenaline, Komodos’ debut EP sets forth a promising foundation for the DIY up-and-comers. This is a band to watch.”
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
47 MAGAZINE - The Groovy Garage Rock Band Komodos
“Komodos, a young band, has grounded every facet of their band so well that, when seeing them live, you assume they have been playing for ages.”
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
47 MAGAZINE - "Deliverance" Komodos' New Single
“The structure of a Komodos song tends to show off their skills in understanding the power of isolation and emphasis as they create remarkable crescendos, not just instrumentality but through emotion... They successfully blend two contrasting genres of post-punk and rock by bringing in elements of garage rock and punk rock”
JUNE 8, 2024
THE DELI - Brooklyn’s Post-Punk Komodos’ New Single “Deliverance”
“With elements of Smashing Pumpkins, Radiohead, and The Smiths, “Deliverance” is one of those upbeat tunes with minor chords that makes you dance your dance but also feel your feelings, delivering a little pang to the heart…”
JUNE 7, 2024
OFF THE RECORD - The Inner Workings of Rising Band Komodos
“Komodos is founded on post-punk influences, a garage band sound, and DIY ethos… fueled by reverb-drenched guitar, forward-driven drums and bass, and ever-lasting vocals that match the vigor of each song.”
OCTOBER 4, 2024