Friday 05 October 2012 - 500 Megatons of Boogie * No Love Less * Zero Heroes

by rudyards | October 5th, 2012

500 Megatons of Boogie (Houston, TX)
https://www.reverbnation.com/500megatonsofboogie

A spin-off of the Squishees, who were a spin-off of the Slurpees, who sprouted spontaneously out of a disregard for trademark laws, 500 Megatons of Boogie promise to make you sweat, to make you crave, to make you stink.

“Formerly known as The Squishees, who were formerly known as The Slurpees, 500 Megatons of Boogie offers up an original, post-punk sound. Led by Erik Westfall, who has played with such notable names as Randy “Biscuit” Turner, the group conjures up comparisons to Gang of Four, The Melvins and Link Wray. The three-piece also features longtime bassist Johnny Todd and former Squishees drummer Kent “The Fireman” Hassinger, who adds the much-needed danceable yet skillful beats the group missed in his absence. ” - Houston Press

 

 

No Love Less (Houston,TX)
https://www.facebook.com/pages/No-Love-Less/172577996102889

 

Since their debut in Fall 2010, they have paved a fiery path in the Deep South, arranging shows across the state of Texas with cohorts like Zipperneck, Poor Dumb Bastards, Adrian and the Sickness, The Hates, The Biscuit Bombs, and longtime punk idols the Mydolls.The band features two members of the Mydolls – well-honed bass player Dianna Ray and nimble guitarist and singer Trish Herrera – who ha…

ve spent thirty years thriving in Houston’s punk community, dating back to key clubs like the Island (Houston), Raul’s (Austin), Bonham Exchange (San Antonio), and the Hot Klub (Dallas). They are joined by David Ensminger, drummer for the Biscuit Bombs (featuring Randy “Biscuit” Turner of the Big Boys) and many other blatantly local heroes like Magnetic Four and London Girl. Ensminger, whose book on
punk street art is due out in Summer 2011 from the University of Mississippi, also writes for Maximum Rock’n’Roll, Popmatters, and the Houston Press. Lastly, savvy multi-instrumentalist and singer Kristen Kemp is a powerful tour-de-force of lady punk who works actively with Girl’s Rock Camp initiatives and has played with bands Her Majesty’s Sweatbox, The Ramps, and Common Spy.New Nation is their first single, recorded at infamous southern studio Sugar Hill, which has captured decades worth of premier performances, including the 13th Floor Elevators, Howlin’ Wolf, Really Red, and even Destiny’s Child. With the oversight of Dan Workman, guitarist for art-punk pioneers Culturcide, No Love Less forged a five-song EP that offers a platter of terse, taut, and frenetic songs that combine narrative storytelling, glued-to-the-heart politics, roaring ruckus, and funk-punk finesse.The band is currently seeking a label and do appreciate your time and willingness to listen to our efforts.

 

Zero Heroes (Sorry, no verifiable information at this time)

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