Few bands could pull off a song apparently about cartoon characters dropping anvils on each other in such rocking fashion. Yet another reason Mancino is so impressive. The dexterity they exhibit in making the light and absurd somewhat dark and brooding and the dark and brooding somewhat light and absurd is a truly rare thing. [...]

Mancino Week continues with video of “Monster Trucks” as performed at Pianos.

There’s something about this song that we feel particularly showcases the band’s strengths — with its dynamic build, dramatic swells, and a perfect low-key, yet quietly intense, resolution.

Two more videos today of Mancino at Pianos:
“Circus Scabs”

“Hetchie Hutchie Footchie”

Back in May we went on about a show at Pianos that was especially good. Great bands all night. And all of them on top of their game with great sound and energy. Even the crowd, perhaps aware that they were at a particularly good show, seemed to be in top form. Looking back, it [...]