Through punishingly short, and dynamic songs, Escuela Grind delivers politically charged lyrics inspired by modern anxieties, unrest, and the roots of Hardcore Punk, Grindcore the New England-based band (whose name literally translates to "school" grind) first and foremost present a masterclass in punishing, invigorating grindcore. They break out of the boundary's norms, crafting longer, more dynamic songs, which they infuse with elements of powerviolence and death metal. But even beyond the sonics, this is a fascinatingly intellectual take on the genre. Vocalist Katerina Economou, 31, is an architect by trade and drew on their interest in philosophy and history for the album's concepts — hitting the books researching deep thinkers such as Michel Foucault, John Locke and Plato to fuel their lyrics on politics, identity and trauma.