They may be a new band, but catchy, lo-fi punk never gets old. Male Bonding formed in London just two years ago, first cutting their teeth on covers of Black Flag and Mission of Burma songs before releasing a split 7” with PENS on their own Paradise Vendors label. The band then hit the road with everyone from Vivian Girls to Graffiti Island, slowly making friends and fans across the globe.
They released their debut full-length, Nothing Hurts, in May via Sub Pop to positive reviews. Clocking in at a mere 30 minutes, the album was described by critics as “joyful, guile-free surf-grunge” by a band “racing from hook to hook, plowing happily through breakdowns and guitar blasts.”
Starting next month Male Bonding will tour across the States and Canada, playing select shows with Titus Andronicus, Free Energy and Best Coast. Then it’s back to Europe for dates alongside No Age, Crystal Castles, Abe Vigoda, Frankie and the Outs and Blood Red Shoes.
And should you catch them at a show, why not suggest a new tattoo?
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