Call it mad scientist-core. Detroit quartet Child Bite has been making distinct, sense-assaulting art-rock for nearly a decade now, singer Shawn Knight muttering angry gibberish over bubbling beakers, an undercurrent of glitched, evil electronic noise coming from somewhere in the dungeon. On sixth LP Monomania, these delinquents stir up the sort of chaos that doesn’t leave much to the imagination. Guitars interpreting an apocalyptic swarm of bees (“The Nab Munch is On”)? A two-minute hardcore blast that might, on the right days, actually drive you crazy (“Vapor in the Orphan Loop”)? Fun, but not for the faint of heart, and maybe a tad insubstantial. (Fri., 2pm, Antone’s)

**.5

This article appears in October 25 • 2013.

A note to readers: Bold and uncensored, The Austin Chronicle has been Austin’s independent news source for over 40 years, expressing the community’s political and environmental concerns and supporting its active cultural scene. Now more than ever, we need your support to continue supplying Austin with independent, free press. If real news is important to you, please consider making a donation of $5, $10 or whatever you can afford, to help keep our journalism on stands.

SUPPORT US