Today’s song is “The Fields” by Return for Refund. Comprised of Drew Clementino (vocals, guitar), Sasha Molotkow (guitar, backing vocals), and Karlis Hawkins (drums, backing vocals), this Canadian threesome formed in 2013 after Drew left the army to pursue his musical ambitions.
Clementino found an instant chemistry with Sasha, then guitar player for a cover band he was trying out for. Later that night, he went to an open mic and coincidentally came across that same guitarist. “We ended up playing a bunch of Blues songs like Mustang Sally and Red House. He played guitar and I sang. We just immediately hit it off,” says Clementino. Clementino joined the band and the chemistry between him and Molotkow grew. Soon, they felt that they were moving in a different direction from the rest of the band and left. Serendipitously after leaving, Karlis, Molotkow’s high school band’s drummer, returned to Toronto after deciding he wasn’t going back to school in Halifax. With a lead vocalist, guitarists and drummer, Return For Refund was born.
This Toronto trio knows how to bring the rock. Taking inspiration from bands such as Black Sabbath, Nirvana, and Soundgarden, each member brings a hey meld an effortless and harmonious blend of rock, punk, metal, funk & blues. This track is off their self-titled EP which was released at the end of last year.
Listen below and for more information on Return for Refund check out their official website, Facebook, Bandcamp, and Twitter pages.