The new chapter of Slingshot Dakota has arrived, and it’s unapologetically loud and impactful. Heavy Banding ushers in the next installment of the band’s career, redefining what it means to not just be musicians but messengers of hope.

Carly Commando and Tom Patterson have conquered a corridor of indie punk, one that they’ve forged for themselves as a keys and drums duo. Their pioneering hasn’t stopped there; there’s a frontier they’re pushing for artistic autonomy and community building through diverse lineups, equal pay opportunities on tour rosters, and pushing marginalized voices to a platform. All of this, while shredding harder than any strings could ever support.

- Get Alternative