Boston’s Vundabar delivers sardonic wit through sophisticatedly crafted jangle-pop songs - the result of which is pure rock gold. With song titles such as “Oulala,” “Holy Toledo,” and “Smile Boyo,” Vundabar does a good job at not taking themselves too seriously, but despite what some whimsical titles may suggest, their songs are more profound than they may appear.

There's somewhat of a paradox inherent in Vundabar's songwriting - a conflicting sense of nostalgia contrasted with the realization that they couldn't sound more current. The music they make feels like something that should have been heard a long time ago, while simultaneously continuing to forge ahead sonically.

Vundabar's high energy live show is the stand out quality of this band and is an art they’ve undoubtedly perfected by touring non-stop around the country. Vundabar’s shows never fail to be captivating, complete with infectious jams, guitar moves galore, intricate drum work, and humorous stage banter to top it all off, the band has become known for putting on an entertaining show.

Vundabar plays Shea on January 7th but before then, give this classic set a listen for a preview of what the band has in store!
Hayden Sitomer