The Pickup

Bands and new music for fans of car-seat-headrest

Captain Dorego

by Gold Baby

‘Captain Dorego’ is about feeling overwhelmed. It was initially inspired by ‘Big Rock Candy Mountain’, that old country song from the 1920s about a ‘hobo’s idea of paradise’—a modern version of the medieval concept of Cockaigne.

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The Trust Fund Kids

Greetings, punks! This is a song that means a lot to me because it's one of the first songs I wrote that I felt truly proud of. It's worth listening to because if you don't I will drink an entire gallon of milk in under a minute. You are liable for whatever happens legally 'cause that's the law.

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Paper/Boy

We're Paper/Boy, a young indie-punk four-piece hailing from Derry City in Northern Ireland. Having formed in 2017, we've gained an amazing local fanbase after playing shows full of guitar-heavy indie anthems, inspired by the likes of Car Seat Headrest and PUP. Hopefully y'all like us! :)

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Paper/Boy

Hey guys, we're Paper/Boy - a new indie-punk band from Derry City/Donegal, Ireland! We're a four-piece (three boys, one girl) who have just put out our debut single last week with a sold-out single launch and extensive radio coverage from all over Ireland/the UK!

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Cult Film

Cult Film is a cosy bedroom project originating from the South Coast of England who have begun a live performing venture in the Southampton DIY scene. We are a band of few words but thank you if you choose to listen to our track.

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