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Mega X || From The Outside

Tokyo's Mega X returns with an eclectic indiepunk adventure

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Tokyo’s Mega X caught our attention back in 2022 with New Mythtakes, a scrappy collection of indiepunk gems. Their latest release, From The Outside, sticks to that ethos, using indiepunk as a foundation for a sound that freely hops between alternative rock, indie pop, geek rock, and straight-up punk. The result? A wonderfully messy record brimming with standout moments. Dive into some highlights below.

From The Outside is out now on LP and Cassette on KiliKiliVilla.



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New EP: Rude Television || Disconnect

Catchy lo-fi chaos from West Palm Beach

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If lo-fi punk in the style of Gee Tee, Cherry Cheeks, and 1-800-Mikey is your thing, then Rude Television (West Palm Beach, Florida) is a name to keep on your radar. Their latest EP, Disconnect, delivers a sharp, extraterrestrial twist on late ’70s punk. It’s raw, it’s rowdy, and it’s ridiculously fun.


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New album: Benzin || Treibjagd

A certified fresh and unique twist on old school punk from Berlin

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Fifteen minutes. Twelve songs. One hell of a punk rock record. Benzin proves that punk isn’t just about how fast you can play, but how smart you can sound. Their new LP Treibjagd (out now on LP at Static Age Musik) manages a neat trick: sounding both decidedly old school and razor-sharp contemporary. The German-language vocals inject an artsy edge into their original instrumentation, transforming what could be standard punk into something that demands your full attention.

For anyone who likes their punk rock fast, sharp, and just a little bit different, Treibjagd should be at the top of your listening pile right now.



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New EP: Lion Country Ferrari || Beat These Allegations

Talksinging and sweet guitar riff magic by Anthony Rapisardi

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Lion Country Ferrari sounds like something a random band name generator would spit out. And surely, the project of Asheville (North Carolina) based Anthony Rapisardi also has more than a couple of ones and zeros in its sonic direction, almost like Parquet Courts decided to dip their toes in egg punk territory.

On his latest EP, Rapisardi talksings his way over a wealth of cool guitar riffs that play tic-tac-toe with throbbing bass and a tight drum computer. If you think that sounds pretty groovy, you are not wrong, but the energy level of this thing suggests it’s caffeinated grooviness.

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New album: Des Demonas || Apocalyptic Boom! Boom!

Punk pulse and poetic fury ignite on genre-defying second LP

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Des Demonas are a Washington, DC-based supergroup featuring Kenyan punk-poet Jacky “Cougar” Abok (Foul Swoops, Thee Lolitas) on vocals and percussion, Mark Cisneros (Hammered Hulls, Kid Congo and the Pink Monkey Birds, The Make-Up) on guitar, Paul Vivari (Benjy Ferree, DJ Soul Call Paul) on Farfisa organ and bass machine, and Matt Gatwood (Two Inch Astronaut) on drums. Apocalyptic Boom! Tree! is their sophomore full-length album, a sonic explosion, released seven years after the strong self-titled debut LP. They deliver thirteen new songs that are hard to pigeonhole, but which can undoubtedly be described as original, urgent and fascinating. The skilled band members stitch together styles and influences in an inimitable way, with plenty of room for each to excel, a textural treat—one moment an organ groove and guitar gymnastics the next, backed by a phenomenal rhythm section, all held together by the hypnotic beat poetry through distinctive vocals.


Apocalyptic Boom! Boom! is out now on vinyl LP through In The Red Records.

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New EP: The Kewpie Dolls || The Kewpie Dolls EP

Canadian foursome throws a party like it's 1965 on raucous debut

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Please meet The Kewpie Dolls, a badass all-girl garage punk outfit from Toronto, Ontario, who make a splash with their self-titled debut EP. It’s a raw and raucous eight minutes—four lo-fi songs that wouldn’t be out of place on one of those awesome 60s compilations: Bad Boy Mine, Private Party, Can’t Sit Down, and Justine—full of fuzz, twang, and dirt. They revive the spirit of youth rebellion with girl group inspired lyrics and rhythms for the dance floor—for those who dare.


The four tracks of The Kewpie Dolls EP, recorded and mixed by Paddy Burn, are out now digitally; two of the tracks—Bad Boy Mine b/w Private Party—are available on 7″ vinyl through Ugly Pop Records.

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New album: The Peacocks || And Now What?

Catchy hooks and driving rhythms from Switzerland's rockabilly heroes

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“I wasn’t trying to save you // Just wanted to help // You know, people with very large record collections // Often don’t know how to look after themselves.” Relatable wordplay from Trouble, one of the twelve songs from And Now What?, the new LP by Swiss psychobilly trio The Peacocks, one of the many examples of what stuck with me.

It is seven years after their last album Flamingo (and almost a quarter of a century after their debut), but songwriter Hasu Langhart (guitar, vocals, his brother Simon Langhard (double bass) and Jürg Luder (drums) sound as original, energetic and urgent as ever. That means they once again deliver an electrifying mix of rockabilly, roots rock and garage punk, with appealing lyrics, powerful vocals, cool riffs and catchy choruses. Highlights galore, these guys don’t do fillers.




And Now What?, produced by David Langhart, is out digitally, on CD and vinyl LP, through Concrete Jungle Records (Edel / Kontor New Media).

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New single: LICKS || Out of Time / Too Late

Four minutes of caffeinated punk rock-'n'-roll excellence

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Have you met NYC four-piece LICKS yet? Well, their name comes in all caps, and a couple of exclamation marks would not look out of place. Their latest is a two-song single recorded by Tall Juan. Expect four minutes of caffeinated punk rock-‘n’-roll excellence.

This being the third single by the band, I wonder when they will make the leap to the full-length format. They sure sound ready!


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New single: Taxi Girls || Rainy b/w The Lion’s Share

Montreal quartet deliver the goods with sophomore release

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It’s been a minute since we last heard from Taxi Girls, but this all-female power quartet from Montreal (formerly a trio) hasn’t exactly been resting. They’ve been busy sharing stages with acts like NOBRO, NOFX (on their final tour), Lagwagon, The Hives, Pansy Division, and more. For those who missed out on their live shows—or for fans eager to hear what’s next after their strong debut—Taxi Girls have just dropped a fiery new 7″ single, courtesy of Wild Honey and Dirt Cult Records.

Like their debut EP, these two tracks brim with feminist attitude. The title track, Rainy, is a blistering rock anthem that calls out an abusive ex-friend who, frankly, sounds like the worst. With a pointed jab, the band reveals they’re keeping some dirt “for a rainy day.” On the flip side, The Lion’s Share leans into hook-laden garage rock ’n’ roll, showcasing the band’s knack for blending grit with melody.

I can’t help but feel that Taxi Girls are about to pick up a whole carload of new fans with their sophomore release.

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New single: Dauber || Falling Down b/w No Use For A Pig

Teaser single builds anticipation for Recess Records debut

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Fans of raw unpolished yet insanely infectious punk rock, take note, because here is a new band that could quickly become your latest favorite new band. Dauber is a three-piece that just dropped a teaser single for their upcoming Recess Records debut, and both tracks are absolute scorchers. Falling Down and No Use For A Pig are high-energy, hard-driving tunes that pack serious melodic punch beneath their unpolished surface.

The band’s pedigree explains the instant appeal. Dauber brings together Mike Abbate (Screaming Females, Sorry State Records), Jenna Fairey (who plays with Abbate in the extremely fun KMES), and Quinn Murphy (Love Letter, ex-Death of Nation, Verse). Based on these two tracks alone, their upcoming album just shot to the top of my must-hear list.


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