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When it initially blasted into the world from New York’s Lower East Side almost concurrently with punk in 1977, it was dubbed no wave. Village Voice critic Robert Christgau referred to it as “skronk,” an onomatopoeia based around the general guitar sound. He uncharitably dubbed its ’80s practitioners “pigfucker” bands. This writer’s personal name for […]

Emerging from the unapologetic noise-rock vault, Cherubs are introducing Schoolhouse Rock! to the school of hard knocks. The band are teaming up with AP for open enrollment, sharing a new track and music video for “Full Regalia.” Endorsed by the cult-favorite Butthole Surfers, the band are priming listeners for their return full-length, Immaculada High. Read […]