The Pickup

Bands and new music for fans of stooges

  • Punk Rock

Say Her Name

by Skitter

This song is about the unjust murder of Breonna Taylor. Any proceeds from downloads of this song will be donated to Black Lives Matter.

For fans of
  • Psych/punk

I'm Numb

by Psycho Comedy

‘I’m Numb’ is the single from Liverpool creative collective Psycho Comedy. Taken from debut album ‘Performance Space Number One’, it's another New York-scene refracted punk gem - a wiry mass of guillotine guitars, wild-eyed lyricism and thrashing percussion.

For fans of
  • Punk-Doom-Metal

Young Offender

by Duke of Vandals

We are Duke of Vandals, a punk-metal band based in Brooklyn, New York. "Young Offender" is our newest single, if you miss being at a loud live show, in the mosh pit, you can sing along with us to this track while in quarantine and feel like you are at one of our shows.

For fans of
  • Punk, Rock, Heavy

Bit Rude

by The Horse Heads

Clocking in at just 2 minutes and 20 seconds, ‘Bit Rude’ is, according to vocalist and guitarist Ronaldo Rodriguez, “the combination of our love for hip hop and dealing with pissed up customers working behind a bar.”

For fans of
  • psychedelicpunkrocksoulgroove!

Highway 7

by The Creature Comfort

Highway 7 is a hook-laden Grinderman-meets-MC5 piece of rock heaven, a driving song for the lost generation.  We're part-Stooges, part-Doors, all Manchester, and one of the most exciting live acts around!

For fans of
  • Alternative Rock

City of Smugglers

We're a heavy, punky four piece rock band from South East London and we've just released our debut EP! We like to combine chaotic and fast drumming with dirty guitars and catchy licks!

For fans of
  • Garage Rock, Garage Punk, Rock & Roll, Punk

Motor City Crush

Hello World! We're the band 'Motor City Crush' from Detroit and we like to stomp out our own brand of exciting and energetic guitar-driven rock and roll. If you like gritty, sweaty, out-of-control R&R, we just may be the band for you. Hear it, and see it all at our website.

For fans of
  • punk / garage-rock

The Cavemen

London-via-New Zealand punks The Cavemen released their third LP, 'Nuke Earth,' on April 6th via Slovenly Recordings. A mix of rowdy punk and raw, scuzzy garage rock, it features frantic vocals, screeching guitars, and infectious riffs.

For fans of