The Achtungs

Here is Finland's The Achtungs, noisy garage punk that has old rock and roll undertones. I threw this release in on a whim during a recent order with Going Underground as a I saw the limited pink vinyl left out of /100, and I'm glad I did because this release has all but vanished in only a couple weeks. This is really catchy garage punk that is really buzzy and sounds like it was recorded on an old four track. Pretty cool stuff, check it out if you get a chance. They remind me of The Shirks.

Closet Case

At this point when Utopia Banished recommends something, I've learned to stand up and pay attention. Months ago he posted about an Arizona band called Closet Case, and it sounded like it would be right up my alley. I went out on a limb and ordered a copy of their seven inch, and thank goodness I did. This may be one of the best releases of the entire year. This thing absolutely shreds. Closet Case is from Tempe, Arizona and this is very dark and hateful hardcore. The band seems to be pretty mysterious because I can't find much information on them. Some blogs allege that they are an all gay hardcore band. I don't really know what's going on with these dudes, all I know is that this music is incredible and you should get a copy while you still can!!!

This was the limited version on clear out of /100.