Category: Garage Punk

After Saba Lou, the second daughter of King Khan is now also venturing into a music career. Bella Khan appears under the name Bella and the Bizarre, and their debut album has just been released via In The Red. The influence of her father is clearly noticeable here. We get…

Licklash has been working on their debut EP for quite some time, but the wait is finally over: Big Smile (Roolette) is now officially available. The four tracks are also offered as a lovely 7-inch vinyl—a worthwhile investment, as it’s a beautifully crafted release. The band hails from Melbourne’s DIY…

Rose Cormier is quite active in Montreal’s scene, running Mulch and various art projects. She also knows the guys from Population II. After working together on music, they decided to release a split EP. It was a good call, as it showcases a completely new side of Population II. Typically…

With a fresh drummer in tow, MITRAILLE are driven forward by Arno Sels for their second album. The duo, Dennis Van Hoof and Matthias Roggeman, race ahead with breakneck stunts. The self-titled work (via Spastic Fantastic / Belly Button / Rockerill / Ronny Rex) starts from a garage punk foundation,…

For authentic garage rock, many look to Sweden, particularly Stockholm. The underground scene there is thriving, and the local label PNKSLM is doing its best to unearth new gems. Their latest hopeful: Kerosene Kream. With their debut EP “Buying Time,” they deliver four tracks in just over ten minutes—a brief…

It’s quite the coincidence that OSEES and King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard are both releasing new albums on the same day. Two bands from different continents with different foundations, yet sharing the same approach: never recording the same album twice. Always something new, with no genre off-limits. Both bands…

Always taking a new approach, the OSEES: For their next album, the Californians worked with samples, leaving out guitar and synth. You can hear how this sounds on “SORCS 80” (Castle Face), which will be released on August 9. The first preview, “CASSIUS, BRUTUS & JUDAS,” is classic OSEES fare….

Out of the ashes of Liverpool bands Weird Sex and Ohmns arises YOBS. The quartet is dedicated entirely to raw garage punk. Their self-titled debut album has now been released via Fuzz Club, and it’s definitely worth a listen. The punk is breakneck and tough, aiming to reflect the high-energy…

Arden Guff from Australia started Busted Head Racket as a solo bedroom project. It grew into a trio, but for the new album “Go! Go! Go!” (Erste Theke / Idiotape), Guff took over the lead again. Except for playing drums, which was handled by Riley Gardiner. Busted Head Racket delivers…

Last year, Upchuck released their second album, “Bite The Hand That Feeds.” It was a triumph, a truly great garage punk album with ’90s appeal and a hint of catchiness. Ultimately, it even landed the Atlanta band in this year’s Coachella lineup. The album was produced by Ty Segall, and…