Incessant is an album by Meat Wave, released in 2017. Incessant includes a.o. the following tracks: â??To Be Swayedâ?, â??Run You Outâ?, â??At The Lakeâ?, â??Maskâ? and more.
The punk album is available in the following configurations:
- CD, Digipak
- LP
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CD packaged in a digipak sleeve.
"The Incessant" on CD by Meat Wave is a relentless, tightly wound punk rock statement released via the independent label Big Scary Monsters. Across the album, jagged guitars, driving bass lines and urgent drums collide with introspective lyrics about anxiety, obsession, and emotional overload. The sound is raw yet precise: sharp, melodic riffs cut through dense, rhythmic arrangements, while the vocals balance frustration, vulnerability and dark humor. This CD edition offers a cohesive, front-to-back listening experience, designed to be played loud and in full, emphasizing the record's tense dynamics, explosive choruses and cathartic climaxes. "The Incessant" is ideal for listeners who appreciate energetic, emotionally charged punk and post-hardcore with a strong melodic core and thoughtful songwriting.
Meat Wave are a Chicago-based band known for their intense, angular mix of punk, indie rock and post-hardcore. Since their early releases, they have built a reputation for powerful live shows and tightly constructed, riff-driven songs that balance aggression and melody. Their music often explores themes of unease, urban pressure and personal turmoil, wrapped in concise, hook-laden compositions. With records like "The Incessant," Meat Wave have earned critical recognition in the underground and alternative rock scenes, touring widely and sharing stages with kindred bands from the US and Europe.
Big Scary Monsters is an independent record label from the UK, celebrated for its carefully curated roster of forward-thinking guitar bands. Over the years, the label has become a trusted name among fans of punk, emo, indie and experimental rock, known for spotting distinctive artists early and supporting them with thoughtfully produced physical editions. Their releases often feature high production standards, attention to artwork and packaging, and a strong community-driven ethos. By releasing "The Incessant" on CD, Big Scary Monsters underlines its commitment to artists who push the boundaries of modern punk and indie rock while maintaining emotional honesty and intensity.