Hailing from Melbourne, Sick Visor are a duo who released their first EP a few years ago. They have released several singles since then with this EP collecting some of those singles and a couple of new songs as well. I think the first word that always pops into my head when I think of this band is fun. Their pop-punk infused songs (‘skate music for nerds’ to quote them) make me smile and make me singalong (thankfully just in my head so no one is harmed by my singing). I wish they were releasing a full-length album but hopefully that will be coming at some point in the future.

Kicking things off with a ‘Piece of Cake,’ Alex Moses gets the song started with just his voice and his guitar. Moses’ voice fits the poppiness of the songs perfectly as it has a kindness to it that feels at odds with some of the expletives he lets fly. The drumming and backing vocals by Katie Lovelock stand out across these songs too. When they combine their vocals together, the harmonies are exquisite, and it feels the universe is in-sync which is remarkable given the state of the world. The beat picks up a bit on ‘Boring as Batsomething’ which tells us that if we are bored, we might want to look at ourselves to create some excitement. Lovelock’s vocals here as a call and response to Moses’ lead vocals showcase how well she sings on her own too. I have never been able to listen to this song without my head bopping, my foot tapping, or my fist in the air.  The musical smiles continue with ‘Better’ where the music and vocals are simply infectious. I cannot help but singalong to the song every time it plays, and it is my second favorite song on here.

Starting off the second half of the EP is a short 44 second look at ‘Nuggets.’ I am not going to give away the extremely profound thought the band expresses here, but I can assure you that I agree with them. The song is catchy and fun. ‘I NEED TO GO OUTSIDE’ was the first song I heard by Sick Visor back at the end of 2024 and is my favorite song on the EP. The song should be a summer hit on the radio, but the expletive laced chorus means it will not achieve that goal. The chorus is huge and reminds us to get off our butts and experience the world when we have been knocked down by life. My favorite part of the song is near the end when Lovelock’s voice gets showcased by itself. That moment works perfectly. If you remember in the movie Almost Famous when they are discussing the one random ‘woo’ in the Marvin Gaye song. Like that moment, it is simply magical and carries so much more weight that it only happens once in the song. Closing out the EP is ‘I don’t wanna go to the party if you go to the party.’ The tempo surges a bit here with the song bringing Blink 182 to mind.

Sick Visor struck musical gold in the chemistry between Moses and Lovelock who coincidentally also have romantic chemistry as husband and wife. These six songs serve as a musical infusion of joy and enthusiasm through the crap that life throws at us. They are a reminder to keep fighting and pushing forward to get to the sweet spots where we want to be. Have a listen and then purchase some of this sunshine for your collection.

‘Chuck a Sickie’ is available now.

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Author: Gerald Stansbury