Los Angeles psych-punk shapeshifters Frankie and the Witch Fingers have spent the last decade mutating their sound into bold, electrifying new forms. Their latest release, Trash Classic (via Greenway Records and The Reverberation Appreciation Society), plunges into a sewer-slick fusion of proto-punk venom, fractured new wave, and industrial grime. Brimming with wiry synths, angular melodies, and grooves that squirm and bite, it’s all delivered with a sly, playful wink. Fueled by relentless global touring and a fierce DIY ethos, the band has shared stages with OFF!, Ty Segall, Oh Sees, Cheap Trick, and ZZ Top, cementing their place as one of the most unforgettable live acts around. Frankie and the Witch Fingers continue to morph, dragging listeners into whatever warped direction their experimental journey takes next.
Iguana Death Cult
Iguana Death Cult’s latest evolution finds the Rotterdam band reflecting on hardship and doubt while facing a burning world. The result channels their early punk and garage roots, powered by Tobias Opschoor’s razorsharp riffs, Rennert’s relentless drumming, Jimmy de Kok’s groovy rhythms and Jeroen Reek’s raw, emotive vocals.
Formed in 2014, the band has grown from a group of friends into an renowned international act, touring with band such as Osees and Frankie and the Witch Fingers, supporting Jack White and performing at SXSW, Levitation, and Desert Daze.
Their new album Guns Out (Greenway Records) marks a return to punchy garage rock and features honest self-reflection, addressing escapism, mental strain, and creative renewal. Tough yet introspective, Guns Out captures a band coming to terms with its own evolution and the turbulent world around it.
Biblioteka
Fronted by singer/bassist Mary Robins, Biblioteka seamlessly blends elements of punk, grunge, and garage to craft irresistibly catchy and high-energy rock. Known for their dynamic stage presence, the band has established a reputation for delivering boisterous shows that leave a lasting impression. In 2022, Biblioteka unveiled their debut LP, “Pretty Ugly,” through Seattle’s Freakout Records. Lauded by KEXP for being fiercely personal while not sacrificing the band’s penchant for big melodies, the album showcases Biblioteka’s distinct and captivating musical style. In Fall of 2023, Biblioteka led on their first international tour to Mexico and New York, along with performing their first live KEXP In-Studio session. Biblioteka is currently recording their next full-length record.
