HIS NAME IS ALIVE - Livonia LP Experimental Dueling wiry and squalling guitars

Dueling wiry and squalling guitars lead the way while a lockdown rhythm section provides the perpetual forward motion

And like those early volumes the record is full of obnoxious and loud

Trust Punks – formed from the ashes of a more indie-pop leaning band called Grass Cannons – have taken Women’s gnarled influence to heart too

Their anthems “Cardboard Lamb” and “Flying Turns” from 1981’s Signals From Pier Thirteen EP have been staples in adventurous DJ sets for over 40 years - yet some of their finest work is to be found on Near Marineland

California and the first time this awesome slice of Southern California suburban hardcore will be available on vinyl

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