Raw and Unapologetic: Ping Machines’ "From 1 2 another"

I love it when some songs just comes in directly with it fire and then consumes you in flames, leaving you in an atmosphere where all you gotta do is vibe along. And that’s what Ping Machines do with their music, they don’t knock politely, they kick the door open, leave muddy boots on the floor, and turn the amp up before asking your name. Like bro we got no time for foreplay, let’s get to it, and in the end, you wish it never ends cos it gives you a good time. And that’s what this song “From 1 2 another” is. A rock song that does exactly what it says without explaining itself too much. You don’t come by them easily, so when you chance on one, you milk it.

Now the funny thing is, the band comes from Muotathal, Switzerland, which is not the first place people think of when they imagine gritty rock music. But there’s always an exception and Ping Machines clearly did not get that memo. They have been around since 2009, and this track shows a group that knows who they are and sticks to it. They don’t let their background distract or pull them back, instead they make music that let listeners agree that good music knows no boundaries.

What makes this song special is, with such songs, they are given, like you’re called to sing, so they are masterpieces that can’t be made same way again. If not why is “From 1 2 another” released in August 2023, and even now it still feels current. That is because it is not here to chase trends, it just a song that leans on to solid riffs, steady grooves, and a rough edge that feels honest. No trickery, just rock that sounds like it was meant to be played loudly. I love how thick the guitars sound, it oozes some confidence that every listener gets glued to. They grind forward like they have all the time in the world, consumes you and set you off ablaze. The bass sits right where it should and keeps everything grounded. The drums push the song ahead with purpose, with nothing wasted here. That’s how you make a stoner rock! Or as the band calls it, dirt rock. It has this dusty, loud attitude that just makes me wanna play it as loud as possible, it gives you this mad max vibes which I love soo dearly. It lets you have fun in the most dangerous way.

Then there are the vocals. Benissa Schmidig delivers them with grit and attitude. There is power, but also control. It feels real, like the song means something even if it does not spell it out for you, it draws your attention, it doesn’t ask for it.

There is also a sense of unity here. You can hear that this is a band, not a solo project with hired help. Everyone pulls in the same direction. It sounds like five people in a room trusting each other and turning the volume knob together.

From 1 2 another proves that Ping Machines understand the basics and respect them. Write a strong song, play it with conviction, mean what you play and it works. If you like your rock raw, loud, and honest, this track earns its place. Ping Machines are not trying to save rock music. They are just doing their part. And sometimes, that is more than enough.

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