{"id":41807,"date":"2025-04-19T12:15:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-19T16:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cultureaddicts.com\/?p=41807"},"modified":"2025-03-30T20:16:44","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T00:16:44","slug":"under-a-plastic-bag-a-journey-through-punk-rock-energy-with-real-sickies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cultureaddicts.com\/?p=41807","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Under a Plastic Bag\u2019: A journey through punk rock energy with Real Sickies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Take a wild ride with Real Sickies as they drop their fifth full-length album, \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/bfan.link\/under-a-plastic-bag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Under a Plastic Bag<\/a>,\u2019 through Stomp Records. This release is where raw energy meets a fresh, melodic twist that speaks to every corner of the punk spectrum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Tracks &amp; Influences<\/strong><br>From the kick-off of <em>Wild Imagination<\/em> to the introspective <em>Should Have Seen It Coming<\/em> and the dynamic <em>Triage<\/em>, each track blends classic pop-punk fire with alternative and indie nuances. Drawing inspiration from icons like The Ramones, Teenage Head, and Green Day (yes, even Billie Joe Armstrong has given a nod), Real Sickies channel the rebellious spirit of punk\u2019s golden era while carving out their own sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/k01zFk2F4IE?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-CA&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>From the Cold Studio to Your Speakers<\/strong><br>Recorded during one of Edmonton\u2019s coldest winters at Riverdale Recorders, this album\u2019s creation was as intense as its sound. Producer Joshua Wells brought in that unmistakable post-punk edge, while frontman Ben Disaster recalls the camaraderie\u2014long nights fueled by coffee, sandwiches, and a homemade fort in the studio. \u201c<em>The isolation and chill sparked something unique,\u201d<\/em> Ben says, capturing the album\u2019s raw essence of chaos, resilience, and the art of rebuilding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>On the Road &amp; On the Scene<\/strong><br>Real Sickies aren\u2019t just a studio band\u2014they\u2019re a touring phenomenon. Sharing stages with punk legends like Stiff Little Fingers, Marky Ramone, and PUP, their live shows are a testament to their electrifying energy. \u201c<em>We even played the full album live in Jasper before we had it fully sorted out\u2014local punks were all in, even if management wasn\u2019t,\u201d<\/em> Ben jokes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A Journey of Chaos &amp; Creativity<\/strong><br>\u2018Under a Plastic Bag\u2019 isn\u2019t just another album; it\u2019s an immersive experience that encapsulates life on the edge\u2014from bike crashes to the unexpected twists of the road, and moments of pure creative freedom. With its digital release and a special limited-edition solid white LP, this record is a must-have for anyone who lives for high-energy, hook-filled punk rock that\u2019s as heartfelt as it is rebellious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cultureaddicts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_4166.jpeg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cultureaddicts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_4166.jpeg?resize=650%2C650&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cultureaddicts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_4166.jpeg?w=650&amp;ssl=1 650w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cultureaddicts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_4166.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cultureaddicts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_4166.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned, crank up the volume, and get ready to dive into the raw, imaginative world of Real Sickies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>Take a wild ride with Real Sickies as they drop their fifth full-length album, \u2018Under a Plastic Bag,\u2019 through Stomp Records. 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