Bingo Boys “Freak Out and Leave”

Indianapolis punk band Bingo Boys returns with retro angsty fourth album. Freak Out and Leave is a collection of ‘90s-sounding garage punk tracks pumping through in one set. Raged with a distorted sonic palettes, cooked in punchy fast pace, Freak Out and Leave tackles themes from boredom, dissatisfaction to failure and other problems that a young person can easily relate to. Taking place in the midst of an intense discussion between the self and the rest of the world, Freak Out and Leave is in the midst of chaos and passion, beaming authenticity.

Eccentric and flaming, Freak Out and Leave never runs out of sparks. From dark distortion and illusive vocals sprawling in noise-coiled grunge atmosphere to high-contrast abstract mind-daze to heavy-hitting headbangers, the album reminds you everything about the 90s bands you grew up listening. Rebellious and unapologetic, having issues but never compromise—their music has an edge, an attitude that you love and hate.

From guitar to vocals to production, Freak Out and Leave sees the maturity of their craft, but rest assure, no creative direction has been changed. They are just getting better at being themselves. Everything that lives and breathes in their music is even more alive in their fourth album.

I Got Worms ‘The Second Shot’

The Second Shot opens a box of impressive earworms with each and every one of them full of heart and wit. I Got Worms, the eclectic, fun-loving band from Indianapolis create such a vibe with their own brand of noise coiled drones, foot-stomping rhythms and infectious melodies. They pop up anthems like candy pops. Intoxicating and irresistible. They are clever and humorous, upbeat but never lack of depth. They are the kind of artists you just know would leave an experience so deep that will probably stick with you for the rest of your life.

They are never lack of personality and little surprises. I Got Worms’ anthems have an inventive palettes of sonics. Witty word play, in-your-face lyrics, deep topics but hearty words. But there’s definitely a deepening and colorification in the progression of The Second Shot. Even though all the songs adhere to their own brand of earworms, they manage to make each song memorable and distinctive.

“Endorphins Are Good” sprays you cool with spicy guitars, where as “Waterboy” speeds up with raspy voices full of hard-hitting punches. “Ammo” is darker in sounds, “Wait For You” wears its heart on the sleeves. Pop and frankness. “Born To Die” then ends on a sentimental note.

Songs like the ones on The Second Shot can only be written from people who genuinely appreciate life for all its bullshit and fun. Harsh, no BS but plenty of BS. They just have the attitude that you really love. Like a tickle. I Got Worms is an unstoppable force. They are here to make you laugh and here to make you dance. Their songs tackle deep, serious subjects too, but all written from an honest place.

The second Shot is perfect for festivals and any kind of road trip, beach hang and live shows. They are a promise for an unforgettable night.