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Archie and The Bunkers Share New Video 'She's A Rocking Machine' Ahead of Sophomore LP 'Songs From The Lodge' on Dirty Water Records
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Today, Punknews debuted the new video by :
Archie and The Bunkers consists of brothers Emmett (drums/vocals) and Cullen O'Connor (organ/vocals). The pair began recording music in their basement as young teenagers self-producing their first 2 EPs (Comrade X in 2013, and Trade Winds in 2014.) The band's raw garage-punk sound draws heavily from their melding of divergent musical styles. Influences range from jazz organ greats like , and s, to punk icons , , , and more.
On stage, the siblings attack their songs with an energy that whips the audience into a frenzy. The unique growl of Cullen's whirring, overdriven organ and the driving beat of Emmett's 4-piece drum kit, leave concert-goers in shock at the sonic assault levied by only two.
2015 marked the release of their first full-length album on Dirty Water Records. Its 12 songs were recorded at the storied in Detroit . It was here that legendary producer/engineer captured the unique A&TB sound that's been dubbed "HI-FI Organ Punk". Emmett describes the duo's sound as, "rock'n'roll that's been peeled back to it's raw foundation."
Since then, the boys have embarked on two European tours, recorded four singles, two EPs, and a brand new LP, "Songs From The Lodge" out April 20th Worldwide on Dirty Water Records. The Bunkers have also worked with some of the greatest labels in the biz, including Norton Records , In The Red, and Jack White's infamous Third Man Records . It is not uncommon to see the Bunkers performing alongside some of the greatest acts in Rock n' Roll History. Some honorable rosters include: The Sonics, The Black Lips, Boss Hog, Royal Trux , The Rezillos, Dick Dale , King Khan and the BBQ Show, The Mummies, Cheetah Chrome, The Cynics, The Fleshtones, The Gories, New Bomb Turks, Kid Congo, The 5678s, Echo and the Bunnymen, Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Zero Boys, Shannon and the Clams, Thee Oh Sees, Oblivians, Dead Moon, and Iggy Pop .
Notes to Editors:
Emmett plays exclusively cheap old drum kits and is sponsored by splintered drumsticks.
Cullen is endorsed by various organs and keyboards found on Craigslist.
- Third Man Records
- Norton Records
- Alternative Press
- Classic Rock Magazine, UK
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The Dirty Water Club started in October 1996 in the Tufnell Park neighborhood of north London , at a venue called The Boston . The club's name is derived from The Standells' 1966 hit 'Dirty Water' which glorifies the US city of Boston, Massachusetts .
Past performers have included The White Stripes (voted by as one of the top 10 gigs of all time, Mojo one of the top 30 and Kerrang one of the top 100!), The Gories, NOBUNNY, Kid Congo Powers (from the Cramps), The Fleshtones, Billy Childish, Radio Birdman, The Dirtbombs, Thee Michelle Gun Elephant, The 5.6.7.8's, The Horrors and The Brian Jonestown Massacre to name just a few. The club has also seen some original '60s performers, such as The Monks, ? and the Mysterians, Kim Fowley , Sky Saxon , GONN, Michael Davis of the MC5 and more grace its stage.
Their in-house record label, , is one of the leading punk/garage/beat/(real) R&B labels in the world.
Matt Hunter
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