The rhythmic equation is equal parts ferocity and dexterity, borrowing from the gods of rock, punk, grunge and garage. Today the Otter Popps(Grease Machine) are a tight rock band with a penchant for eccentric changes, warped humor and lizard-brained intensity. As the bandmates’ techniques and styles have evolved, they’ve managed to attain a rarely seen attribute, at least in local circles: longevity. “We’re coming from the front lines of a war, dragging our severed bodies past the corpses of other bands that have died throughout the years,” Myke jokes.