With a track title like Pumpkin Ravioli, you’d expect a self-indulgent, hipster-friendly groove; what Goetia actually delivered is a sharp political broadside wrapped in a deceptively smooth instrumental package. The Brighton-based six-piece makes genre-fluidity their playground, pulling from jazz fusion, hip-hop, funk, and alternative rock to create something that transcends parameters.
Their sound thrives on tension and synergy in equal measure. Every element in Pumpkin Ravioli locks into place with the ease of an impromptu jam session, the instrumentals grooving towards a singular, almost hypnotic aim. But while the sonics may be silky, the vocals cut through with urgent intensity, proving that punk isn’t just about thrashing drums and knowing four chords—it’s about using music as a conduit for action.
Goetia’s philosophy of making music that is “unexpected yet easily received” couldn’t be clearer here. The track pulls together with an energetic sublimity that isn’t just a passive listen—it’s a call to get in the crowd, absorb every note, and feel the full force of their electric live presence. Pumpkin Ravioli subversively steamrolls expectations, leaving you desperate to indulge in more installations of groove-stirred alchemy.
Pumpkin Ravioli was officially released on February 20th and is now available on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify.
Review by Amelia Vandergast