Les Pick-Ups are a band from Alicante made up of Patricia aka Jenny Fuzz (vocals), Sergi Bordestone (guitar), Sandra aka Shelby Cobra (guitar), TurboPablo (bass), and Alest Bonobo (drums) who move among garage, punk’n’roll and power pop.
With an LP (“Shake and Break”) under their belt, their second album, “Bossy Love,” (Disquera La Cucaracha/Sweet Grooves Records) is about to be released and they’re coming to Funtastic to play it.
Waldo Faldo is speedy-synth-accelarated-punk-new wave stupid and quarrelsome band with members from Zelators, Campamento Rumano and Hollywood Sinners, but don’t expect to hear anything close to all that.
Outlaw Country / Garage band from Portland, Oregon, formed in winter of 2012.
Emerging from the Pacific Northwest, over the past decade Jenny Don’t and the Spurs have built a reputation as hardworking and musically-driven stalwarts of the Country Western scene.
Despite facing challenges like Jenny’s vocal surgery in 2019 and the loss of drummer Sam Henry (The Rats, Poison Idea, Wipers, Donts..) to cancer in 2022, they’ve remained resilient and fully committed to their musical journey. With a fierce DIY ethos, they’ve independently released the majority of their 13 albums and singles on their own label, cultivating a vast international following through extensive tours across Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and performances in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Mexico.
In 2021, the band garnered attention with their album Fire On The Ridge, a collaboration with Fluff and Gravy records that topped the Alt Country charts. On February 19, 2023, Jenny Don’t and the Spurs were awarded the title of outlaw band of the year at Dale Watson’s Ameripolitan Music Awards in Memphis, Tennessee.
Their latest álbum, Broken Hearted Blue, was produced by Collin Hegna (Brian Jonestown Massacre, Federale)and it is a testament to Hegna’s meticulous craftsmanship. With his guidance, Jenny Don’t and the Spurs have created a musical tapestry that highlights each member’s talents.
Jenny expresses, “We’re just fed up with mainstream music’s repetitive nature and the confines of genres. Each of us brings our own musical flavors to the table, emphasizing the importance of authenticity over conformity. Our music pulls from a variety of genres, which can be a bit tricky to define. But Collin really nailed it, capturing our blend of country, rock and roll, with that added touch of Western charm.”
Much like the rhinestones on their custom outfits, handcrafted by Jenny herself, the album shines brightly, illustrating the band’s dedication to creating memorable and authentic music.
Angel Face is a punk rock band from Tokyo, formed in 2021 by Fink (G), Toyozo (B), and Rayco (Dr), former members of bands such as Teengenerate, Ruler and The Fadeaways. In 2022, Hercules (Vo) joined as the new singer.
In 2023, they released their debut single on Target Earth, followed by their first album on Slovenly Recordings later that same year. In 2024 they embarked on their first U.S. tour, performing at events like Gonerfest in Memphis. This year, they are planning to release their second album ‘Out In The Street’ and head out on their second U.S. tour.
Their sound is like a slightly bitter soup flavored with a bouillon of Flamin’ Groovies and MC5, with a tablespoon of Eddie & the Hot Rods.
As they say: “WE MAKE THE NOISE!”
1-800-Mikey is the bedroom power pop project of Western Sydney artist Michael Barker, launched in 2019. With a lo-fi charm and hook-laden songwriting, the project has grown from local cult favourite to an emerging international act. Two EPs laid the foundation for 1-800-Mikey’s distinctive sound, followed by two full-length albums released via Erste Theke Tontraeger (Europe) and Under the Gun (USA).
The debut LP earned Album of the Week on FBi Radio in April 2022 and paved the way for a standout performance at Gonerfest 2023, which sparked an 11-date North American tour. In 2024, 1-800-Mikey completed their first Australian tour, with shows across the east and west coasts. October 2024 saw the release of the sophomore record Digital Pet, which quickly gained momentum—selling out its first U.S. vinyl pressing in just six weeks.
With international acclaim growing, 1-800-Mikey continues to represent the creative energy of Western Sydney’s DIY scene on a global stage.
2023 marked the twentieth anniversary of the release of the LP “Guitar Romantic” on Dirtnap Records. That year, Exploding Hearts co-founder Terry Six, the only original member and survivor of the terrible accident that claimed the lives of the rest of the group while returning from a concert in San Francisco to Portland, their hometown, decided to give another chance to that excellent work that was cut short by the tragic event, and return to the stage to perform the wonderful songs contained in the LP, a fresh combination of punk and power pop with clear influences from bands like The Clash, The Undertones, Elvis Costello or The Only Ones with a lo-fi sound.
It’s not easy to continue the legacy of Exploding Hearts under the terrible circumstances that led to the band’s demise, but Terry Six has surrounded himself with friends who are also great musicians. The new lineup includes himself on lead vocals and guitar, drummer John Tyree (Derv Gordon, Terry & Louie), bassist Chad Savage (The Huntingtons, Terry & Louie), and guitarist Murat Artürk (Daddy Long Legs).
Their concerts to date have been a resounding success, and they’ll be with us on the funtastic anniversary, where the Exploding Hearts flame will shine once again as it deserves.
*Love to Matt, Adam, Jeremy, and King Louie, you will always be Guitar Romantics.
Tramhaus is the live wire postpunk sensation from Rotterdam, heralded for their energetic
shows filled with fiery songs. The band is known for their broad and ever electrifying sound
that reaches from shoegaze to punkrock. This amalgam is clearly a product of the diverse
and rich musical tastes of the different band members. Nonetheless, in a live setting the
band forms a strong union. It makes sure to grab the audience from the first to the last note
in a maelstrom of emotions
In its relatively short existence, the symbiotic five piece have toured endlessly, gaining
popularity along the way. In 2023 the band did a successful tour in Japan. Their first album
titled ‘The First Exit’ came out September 2024. Major Dutch newspapers De Volkskrant,
NRC and Trouw all gave them five out of five stars in their reviews, a situation which is
unique in itself. Also their sold-out show at the big hall in Paradiso was greeted with a perfect
score by reviewers. Internationally the band is gaining massive traction just the same – in
the fall of 2024 the band did a month-long tour throughout Europe, playing for many sold-out
venues. Plans are big, as a new Asia tour is in the making and the band is playing
extensively throughout the EU and UK this year.
The Loved Ones formed in 1990 in Oakland, California, where they became one of the most renowned bands of the 60s scene. Their energetic live performances, with a strong aesthetic and musical influence from the Yardbirds, are a true statement of purpose, and little by little, the band added different styles to their wide range of musical tastes: a bit of Chicago Blues, Memphis Soul, hints of New Orleans R&B, small doses of Garage… this whole mix makes The Loved Ones’ sound one of the most recognizable of its era, unique and inimitable.
In 1992, The Loved Ones signed with Hightone Records and released two LPs and a 7″ that became part of R&B history. They toured across the country and supported idols such as John Lee Hooker, Junior Wells, and Ann Peebles. Their reputation as an explosive live band reached Europe, and they embarked on a tour of the Old Continent. Despite their success, the band officially disbanded in 1995 with a sold-out farewell concert at San Francisco’s Great American Music Hall, although they occasionally play shows.
Nine years after their last reunion, and to the delight of all fans, The Loved Ones are back with a new album in the offing, produced by Nick Waterhouse.
Having spent the better part of 8 years crafting a solid reputation as one of the country’s most explosive, unpredictable and essential live bands, Private Function are an outfit whose on and off-stage reputation precedes them at every turn.
PF are a band of extremes.
Not many artists get the pleasure of having a string of top ten records, consistent international tours and a nomination for an ARIA award whilst at the same time having an album temporarily banned in South Australia and receiving cease and desist letters from theme Parks.
They simultaneously combine their distinct brand of bratty humour and punk-rock irreverence with high concept experimentation and bizarre innovation of the form, all while continually poking holes in the genre.
Private Function’s feverish following should come as no surprise to even a casual observer, with their devotees constantly riding the PF tsunami alongside them. They’re a band who leaves a mark wherever they go and leaves you with a story to tell.
Reis is best known for fronting Rocket From the Crypt, the dynamic, high-octane, horn-infused punk band that left an impact on the music landscape of the 1990s. He has also been in post-hardcore groups Pitchfork and Drive Like Jehu; rock bands The Night Marchers, Sultans and Plosives; and low-key instrumentalist Back Off Cupids, as well as teaming with The Blind Shake to put out a magnificent surf album. And, of course, Hot Snakes, once described as a hardcore garage punk band.
He is the owner of Swami Records, a label he founded in 1999. He frequently works with bands in a studio capacity and releases albums by many southern California groups through his label. He also hosts the “Swami Sound System” program (previously on San Diego radio station 94.9 (KBZT),and now available on Slacker Radio). Reis remains an influential figure in the San Diego underground music community who is always performing with different bands, and he will be flying to Spain for an exclusive show that will be full of junk shoppe punk that kicks you in the ding ding full of fist pumpers, head bumpers, stinky dumpers, meaty thumpers and toe stumpers.