In Rotation: Short Story Inc - Metanoia: Sink or Swim

Chicago skacore trio Short Story Inc released their debut album last October. Their sound embraces spins into psychedelia from the opening track "Love Loves Lust." This is hornless ska that does not go straight for the hardcore or standard third wave template. These songs spend more time wandering down trippy alleyways. "Lost and Confused" is the 7-minute-plus centerpiece here. It comfortably occupies a chill winding space before picking up about three minutes in for a couple few minutes of fast-paced skacore before veering off toward a finish that segues nicely into "Revenge of the Wicked."

"Unanticipated Terrorism (Till We Piss them Off)" opens with a hardcore riff and vocals to match. It is the shortest song on the album and represents one of few moments that drops the ska and trippy aspects of the rest of the album. Fans of the DIY punk/hardcore/ska scene should give this a listen. Metanoia: Sink or Swim has only gotten better after several playbacks.

Short Story Inc plays LiveWire Lounge on Sunday with Shots Fired! Shots Fired! and DJ Mike of Back Alley Riot. More info on that show here. You can also catch Short Story Inc live at the Mutiny on February 15 with Infamy of Three, East Avenue, The Illogical and more. Stream Metanoia: Sink or Swim below.