SEX FACES

In the sticky-floored underbelly of Washington DC, where the amps buzz louder than the city’s bullshit, SEXFACES have been brewing something gnarly. Their debut full-length, BAD VIBES OST, is a full-noise, zero-fluff slab of punked-up nihilism. Recorded and mixed in April 2024 under the ever-present shadow of Boner 4Ever by Dan Angel and produced by Ben Schurr, this 11-track dose of chaotic energy is the sound of a band that knows exactly what it’s doing — and doesn’t care if you like it or not.

SEXFACES ain’t here to play nice. Jacky Cougar (Des Demonas, Thee Lolitas) pounds the drums like they owe him money, while Sal Go (Stop Worrying & Love the Bomb, The NVs) saws through the noise with guitar that’s equal parts bratty and brutal. Hana Racecar (Tadzio, Coven Tree) layers in viola with a sneering elegance, and Neil Cobra (Teen Cobra) slings basslines that punch and swerve. Together, they churn out a sound that drags the droney madness of the Velvet Underground through the gutter, filters it through The Fall’s acerbic wit, and ties it all together with the punk attack of The Damned and the scuzzy swagger of Royal Trux.

“A Hyped to Death punk comp bleeding fuzz, a Stooges live bootleg hemorrhaging peanut butter, that one Sonic Youth cover of “I Wanna Be Your Dog” 11 times in a row, but somehow meaner and grosser each time. One of the best bands to come out of D.C. in a minute.” – Lars Gotrich, Tinydesk

“a disjointed maelstrom played up to the brink of falling apart, yet glued together by lessons absorbed from the Velvets, the Stooges, and “Expressway to Yr Skull” era Sonic Youth. The tunes are chaotic, hypnotic, and cathartic; they’re also crazy, sexy, and cool.” -see/saw

“SEXFACES crash into the scene with a snarling debut full of jagged riffs, scorched-earth lyrics, and glorious racket. This is a band that skips the pleasantries, grabs you by the collar, and screams in your face.” – addtowantlist

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Burden’s Landing is a band from Washington, DC, with Noah Mullinax on guitar and vocals, Christian Scott James on drums, and Jorge E. Bañales on bass. V13 Media described the band’s music as “grunge, shoegaze, and indie rock blended together into a collection that ranges from laid-back to in-your-face.”

“Formed out of a period of creative momentum and personal transition, Burden’s Landing is a Washington, DC–based band that pulls equally from punk urgency, melodic introspection, and the raw electricity of a live room.” – Music Crowns

“This is a group committed to showing up, turning on the amps, and letting the songs speak for themselves.” – Indiefferential Magazine

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FANTAZMA was formed in 2019 by Fabio Rubiera (guitar, vocals) and Sean Gorena (drums) when they continued jamming together after the breakup of their previous band. They wanted to play heavy, energetic punk music while pushing genre boundaries to subvert expectations. The duo missed some low end, to which Gloria Aldana joined them on bass to round out their sonic character. The trio has released two EPs, ¡Candela! (2023) and ¡OYE! (2025), and a live album, Live At The Pocket (2025), while exploring different styles and influences in their songwriting.