Flesh Wounds

Five Notable Releases of the Week (2/2)

This week’s Notable Releases include Hookworms’ big step forward, Ex Hex/Flesh Wounds offshoot Bat Fangs’ super run riff rock, Justin Timberlake, and more.

stream Bat Fangs' "Boys of Summer" & a playlist they made with Superchunk

Ex Hex/Flesh Wounds offshoot Bat Fangs are releasing their self-titled debut album this week, and we’re premiering a new song ahead of its release, along with a playlist that they curated with tourmates Superchunk.

Bat Fangs (Betsy of Ex Hex / Laura of Flesh Wounds) prep debut LP, touring w/ Superchunk

Bat Fangs is the newish duo of singer/guitarist Betsy Wright (Ex Hex, Chain and the Gang) and drummer Laura King (Flesh Wounds, Speed Stick). If you like any of their other groups, chances are you’ll dig the glammy, riffy hard rock sound they make together.

Mac McCaughan shares "Box Batteries" single (listen); expands, tour adds WFMU Monty Hall date

Mac McCaughan has a new 7″ out next week, “Box Batteries,” which is a different version of the song that appears on his forthcoming solo album, Non Believers…

Superchunk's Mac McCaughan releasing solo album, touring (dates, album trailer)

Twenty-five years into his career, Superchunk’s Mac McCaughan will release Non-Believers, his first solo album under his own name, on May 5 via Merge…

Ten (somewhat smaller) Northside shows we're excited to see

and Andrew Sacher Eagulls @ SXSW 2014 (more by Tim Griffin) As you may well be aware, the The Northside Festival starts this week in Brooklyn, the music portion of which runs from Thursday – Sunday (June 12 – 15)…

Flesh Wounds released a 7" on Merge, playing Empty Bottle on summer tour (dates, song streams)

North Carolina garage punks Flesh Wounds welcomed their new Bitter Boy 7″ last month via local indie heavyweights Merge Records. It’s a killer nab for Merge, who don’t typically deal in snarling, harder-edged garage stompers, yet it’s a nice change all the same…

Flesh Wounds released a 7" on Merge, touring, including Northside shows w/ Swearin', Ovlov & more (dates, streams)

Carrboro, NC garage punk trio Flesh Wounds just recently welcomed their new Bitter Boy 7″ via local indie heavyweights Merge Records. “Bitter Boy” is backed by both “Kennel Cough” and “Let Me Be Clear,” and 7″s are available for purchase via Merge’s webstore…