Dead Jetsetter - You Gonna Pay

Dead Jetsetter

You Gonna Pay
self-released; 2023

By Matt Jensen

Dead Jetsetter is a band from New York City that has  been playing around New York in various configurations since 2010. The current line up includes Johnny Andrew (guitar/vocals), Paul Pesce (bass/vocals), Santiago Quijano (drums)  and Phillipe Madjalani (guitar). They recently released You Gonna Pay which is a three-song EP.

The entire EP is around eight minutes long but given the punk aesthetic it works. Their style reminds me of the Minutemen or a similar band that plays fast, gets in and out and delivers all of what you need in a short amount of time.

The opening song “You Gonna Pay (Edith Bunker version)” starts with a fast drum beat and quickly bass and guitar soon enter the mix. The band is loose and the song is all about the spirit in which it’s delivered. I liked the vocal delivery which has a sense of urgency to it. There are some top notch lyrics as well and I really appreciated the line about Jack Kerouac. The band also doubles the BPM on a dime which I found impressive.

The next song “Days So Far Away” is a good one and reminded me more of bands like Sex Pistols. It starts with a fuzzy bass, followed by drums and guitar. I loved the verse which goes by fast and gets to the hook. The band thrashes and destroys during the entirety of the song. I thought the hook was catchy and is the type of melody that you will sing or scream along with.

The next song is called “Heartache Dissipate” and it is the longest song in the batch and the arguable highlight. It’s another song full of kinetic energy that gets your adrenaline pumping. This song also contains a killer guitar solo. The vocals are in full effect here as well. Similar to the previous songs the vocals are delivered with a sense of urgency.

​These are the types of songs that are best delivered live in a small club. The next best thing in my opinion is turning these songs up loud and experiencing the power of Dead Jetsetter. Take a listen.

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