The Mystery Lights, Future Punx, Fake News, Lunar Moth, The Red Flags

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Ebru Yildiz

The Mystery Lights

Did you know Daptone Records, Brooklyn’s “House of Soul,” also is home to a garage rock imprint, Wick Records? Catch the label’s prime export to the world, The Mystery Lights, who sound like a ’60s garage record filtered through the experimental punk sensibility of Thee Oh Sees. They are on tour behind a new album, Too Much Tension!; for merch table watchers, NYC post-punk tourmates Future Punx also offer a new EP, The World is a Mess. Madison is ably represented in this five-band Monday bill by Fake News, Lunar Moth and The Red Flags.

Rock. $10.

press release: The Mystery Lights have enthralled audiences once again with a new video for their May album's title track “Too Much Tension." The visuals for “Too Much Tension” are lively and inventive, blending striking city imagery with the band shredding in a classic, lo-fi fashion. Sharp guitar riffs and blistering rhythm perfectly capture the band’s relentless spirit, delighting seasoned listeners while inviting new ones along for the ride. Fans across the nation will have new chances to experience The Mystery Lights electrifying live show, as they are on a national headline tour in support Too Much Tension! out on Daptone’s rock-centric imprint, Wick Records.  

Known for its raw, visceral energy, The Mystery Lights’ relentless live show earned a great deal of critical acclaim for their 2016 self-titled debut, also out on Wick. While keeping the hard-hitting approach of the first LP, Too Much Tension! finds the 60s tinged garage punks digging deeper into their well of eclectic influences, enriching their sound without echoing the past. Touching on substance abuse, self-care, and the recognition of happiness only once it’s lost, the album is a deeply layered, emotive collection cloaked in a blistering sonic ride.  

Produced by Wayne Gordon at Daptone’s House of Soul, Too Much Tension!, is a modern classic born from vintage technique and soulful execution. The band will support the record with a nationwide tour kicking off with a NYC hometown throwdown on May 18. Be sure to catch them LIVE in a city near you!

“ ...a blistering rocker packed with knife-edge guitars” - Rolling Stone

"Brandon, like Charles Bradley and Sharon Jones before him, performs with a power and vigor that keeps him undeniable. This is what Daptone does: vintage hit-writing techniques, powerhouse performances." - Pitchfork

" ...combine the aesthetic of that city's downtown dwellers (like The Velvet Underground) with a present-day urgency." - WXPN, World Cafe

“The Mystery Lights dish up the kind of ’60s garage-psych jangles that seem purpose-built for a sun-baked, dust-filled slot supporting Oh Sees“ - DIY

“The Mystery Lights are as good as it gets, one of New York’s finest garage rock bands at the moment.” - NME