illiterates Atlanta, Georgia
Loitering at the unholy junction of Southern Gothic, Jay Reatard’s Lost Sounds and Dungeons & Dragons, you’ll find scuzzy, lo-fi psych punks illiterates. Drawing inspiration from classic garage, Richard Hell, Devo-style New Wave, ’90s skate punk and more, the tightknit quartet constructs unique sonic worlds, luring listeners with refreshing weirdness even as it violently assaults their eardrums. ... more
illiterates recommends:
Sixth House
by The Rock*A*Teens
The kings of operatic Southern Gothic psych rock. So glad they're back.
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Comin Atcha' 100MPH
by Datenight (US)
These guys from Nashville make some of the best damn jangle-punk you'll ever hear.
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Compelling, chaotic noise rock with a post-punk twist from a new Brooklyn supergroup.
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The new album from Italian psych-rock outfit Bee Bee Sea has heavy punk and power pop notes.
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The L.A. trio stand out with their fresh and forceful blend of post-punk, retro girl group, and reverb-heavy psychedelic bubblegum.
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Spetters / RA!D
by Spetters & RA!D
A terrific split cassette from two promising young indie bands, this is one part melody, one part fury.
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