Goners

I'm officially crushing hard on the Columbus punk band Goners. Crush is the word i want to use because their music makes me feel excited, melancholy, hopeless and i can't get it out of my head.
Goners have been busy in 2012 releasing a self titled tape in June (under the name Murmurs) and Endless Suffering in October 2012. They just recorded a 7'' through Shout Out Loud records that come July 2013 will set up permanent residence in my record player, which i need to buy, just for this release.
Their poppy melodies are not my usual fare and i can't exactly explain why i love them as much as i do.  Let's explore… Is it catchy? Hell yes its catchy, like, every song is going to lodge itself in your brain and set up a shanty town of poppy riffs and depressive lyrics. Is it relatable? Fuck yes it's relatable, unless you're like a machine or a total piece of shit, or someone who has never experienced self doubt or sadness. How are their live performances? Oh i don't know, remember how you felt the first time you ever went to a basement punk show? Goners have harnessed that and have it at the ready every time you see them play.
So wait, why do i love Goners so much? This is going to sound corny, but this is music you can feel. Lately, i've felt like a jaded old maid. Goners make me feel like a jaded high-schooler all over again.