I am beyond stoked to premiere the long-awaited debut LP from The Roxies! I had the privilege of featuring this Berlin-based foursome (with an English lead singer!) twice in 2020. Back then I mentioned that the band hoped to record a debut album later that year. Well here we are in 2022, and that album is finally a reality! A co-release between Dirt Cult Records in North America and Family Spree Recordings in Europe,
Don't Wanna Dance Because I'm Told To is exactly the record you would expect from one of Europe's most fun and energetic punk rock bands. The album was recorded and mixed by the legendary SmaiL ShocK at his analog studio in Berlin, and it sounds absolutely crackling! If you like high energy punk rock and power pop with infectious hooks, these 11 tracks will hit you just where you like it. Dirt Cult recommends this album to fans of The Briefs, Fashionism, and Clorox Girls, and I totally concur! According to the band, its lyrics focus on "contemporary life, personal demons, and social and political problems whilst also getting ready for a party". How can you not love a band with a mission like that? Running the gamut from the sing-along punk of "Underdog" and "Catcaller" to the perfect pop of "Bad Parenting" and "Down" to the new wave brilliance of "Filmriss", these songs are sure to lift your sprits and get you up and dancing. Chris from Dirt Cult has graciously provided a full album stream for me to share with you today. So give this a listen or three and discover your new favorite band! Vinyl available from the order links below!
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