With their five-track EP ‘Two Bucks and a Bottle of Ketchup’, The Ovines channel the chaos, humour, and grit of modern life into a high-octane alt-rock experience.
The Ovines – ‘Two Bucks and a Bottle of Ketchup’
Rooted in Kent and based in London, The Ovines have carved out a reputation for their explosive live shows and tight-knit chemistry, qualities that have earned them supporting slots for The Libertines, Buzzcocks, The Sherlocks, King Prawn, and Spear of Destiny. Their latest EP, Two Bucks and a Bottle of Ketchup, captures that same spirit, pairing punchy songwriting with unfiltered energy.
The opening track Ten Street Mile wastes no time. It’s a blistering, full-speed rocker driven by frantic drums and untamed riffs. It’s loud, messy, and completely addictive, an ideal introduction to The Ovines’ unpredictable charm.
Loose Change shifts gears with a more introspective mood. Melancholic guitar lines and a steady, hypnotic bassline set the tone, while the band’s signature raw lyricism remains front and center. It’s a standout moment of depth, wrapped in atmospheric production and proof that The Ovines can do more than just hit hard, they can make it count.
The EP’s title track, Two Bucks, returns to full-throttle mode. Vocalist Matt Adams delivers rapid-fire verses with a near-rap cadence, matched by a wild guitar solo that explodes in under two and a half minutes, along with a chorus that will stay rent-free inside your head. It’s striking, loose, and yet surprisingly catchy.
Mind of Mine introduces skank guitar passages that lift the track into something emotionally resonant, yet never too polished to lose its edge. It’s another strong entry that broadens the EP’s range while holding onto its core identity.
Closing with Loser Mate, The Ovines end on a note as unruly as the beginning. With its no-holds-barred instrumentation and biting lyrics, it’s a fitting finale that encapsulates everything the band is about.
“Two Bucks and a Bottle of Ketchup is loud, irreverent, and unapologetically fun, an EP that captures the essence of The Ovines in just five tracks. For fans of alt-rock with grit and wit, this release is well worth the ride.”
Catch The Ovines live:
- July 31st – Signature Brew Haggerston (EP launch party w/ Nick Diver & Angered Kenneth)
- October 4th – Viper Theatre, Florence, Italy (Opening for Buzzcocks)
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