Throughout Goddamn Gun-Toting Junkie Camaro Enthusiasts listeners are transported to a dystopian wasteland of the band’s own creation—a place where cult leaders, muscle cars, and frantic, overdriven guitars commingle in an unholy union that’s equal parts Richard Hell and Jim Jones. READ MORE…
Search Results for: illiterates
Dying Scene praises the new single from Atlanta/LA punks illiterates
“Seeking bassist for loud, fast, extremely drunk rock & roll side project. Influences: Dead Boys, Dead Kennedys, Stooges, MC5, Mudhoney, early Replacements. Minimal time commitment. We have to really like hanging out with you. Also, no complaining or creative disagreements allowed. In fact, creativity is frowned upon. We favor pure adrenaline and enthusiasm over chops and interesting ideas. Have no songs yet, but we have a show booked.” That’s the Facebook add answered by bassist Jesse Cole, who would go on to finalize the creation of the fast, loud and seedy garage punk band, Illiterates. READ MORE…
PunkNews premieres illiterates’ new single “Time Bomb”
“Time Bomb” is a blistering jolt of art-punk. The band immediately rips into a frantic, off-kilter sprint (complete with demented vocals) before breaking down into a sinister, bluesy swing. READ MORE…
Spill Magazine gives 8/10 stars for illiterates new album Makeout Mountain
illiterates
Makeout Mountain
Baby Robot Records
Within the first five seconds of Makeout Mountain, I want and need to be front row center at an illiterates show with a beer in my hand. This isn’t your everyday punk rock album, it’s loud and fierce and not afraid to be different. Makeout Mountain is a cohesive body of work as a whole starting with the stunning artwork. The arrangements and production of some songs like “Owl Commander” capture the raw talent of illiterates. Some punk nowadays can seem forced to fight the man or be hardcore enough, but not illiterates. These guys are not afraid to throw some piano into a punk ballad and make it their own, or blend genres throughout the album. The songs are short and sweet, but have a wealth of depth at further inspection into the lyrics. Several songs on Makeout Mountain could be deemed anyone’s favorites but if I had to pick my top 3 they would have to be; “Ramones City”, “Svengali”, “Mayonnaise Elbow”, and “Blood Bath & Beyonce”. It was such a pleasure to listen to this gem of an album and I look forward to throwing it into my rotation. READ MORE…
Garage-punk band illiterates – video premiere @ Substream Magazine (10/9)
Illiterates is a lo-fi, punk band that draw their inspiration from various different places. In their music, you will find pieces of garage-rock, Devo-era new wave, and even some 90’s skate punk. The band’s debut album, Makeout Mountain — released back on September 7 via Baby Robot Records — showcases all of these different attributes. READ MORE…
Grimy Goods talks to illiterates about their new single “My Enemy”
illiterates waste no time thrashing to the point with their new single “My Enemy.” In true punk fashion, the track is hard, fast and loud. It bangs with manic drums, fierce guitar riffs and it gets super weird around the 40-second mark. You may feel a bit disoriented for a few hot seconds, but “My Enemy” is quick to inject you back into the rhythm of revolution. READ MORE…