In Review: Scarlet Demore at Schubas Tavern

Oct 22

A generally great indication of whether or not a show is going to be good is the smell. Upon entering Schuba’s, I could smell the sweat of the audience before I could even see the band. The air was thick and humid, and someone’s natural deodorant clearly was not working for them. But the excitement from the fans told me Scarlet Demore is not a band to be overlooked.

“Please Stop Loving Me” is Scarlet Demore’s newest EP release of just four songs. I attended the sold out release show this past September. The band refers to their genre as “Tits out cry core,” which I will allow you to interpret for yourself. But despite the warning signs, I was a little surprised by the demographics of the crowd, even after listening to the full EP beforehand. Right away, I could tell the band catered to the punk scene, as many audience members wore black leather and dark clothes, fully prepared for the mosh pit. But, I found that they tend to fit a little bit better into the alternative rock category, though others might disagree. Regardless, a lot of different music tastes can find something to appreciate in their music. This is especially true for their top streamed single on Spotify, “Spiked Seltzer.” At only about two minutes in length, this song is outrageously catchy. If you are a first time listener, I would recommend starting out with this track.

Not only are they rich in songwriting, but Scarlet Demore’s stage presence was certainly a major highlight of the show. The high energy, high passion performance of the band is unmatched compared solely to their digital releases. Lead vocalist, Cat Ayala, has full command over the entire room when she is on stage. Ayala composes herself with a sort of unapologetic feminine rage that makes you want to scream. Bassist G, Drummer Angelo and Guitarist Alex also bring a high level of engagement on stage that I find somewhat rare. You can easily tell all of the members are very in sync with each other during performances. The entire set was very tight and clearly well rehearsed. Every hit, break and transition was sharp and executed with ease, as if they didn’t even have to think twice about it.

If you are lucky enough to score tickets before Scarlet Demore’s next show sells out, you can be certain of an enjoyable show, both visual and auditory. The chemistry each member has with one another is almost tangible and something you do not want to miss out on experiencing.