If It's Too Loud...

Chicago's NO MEN are back with a new single, and buckle up for this one. "BADDIE" is a noise punk that borders on mainstream alt-rock. To me it's sounding like if Local H or Death from Above 1979 decided to fully cut loose. This is raw and chaotic rock and roll that's going to hit you in a primal way. However, NO MEN do something interesting with "BADDIE," in that as chaotic and loud as the song is, it's also pretty accessible to a mainstream audience. The guitar seems to hold the same power as The Stooges, but in a kind of pop leaning way. It's been a while since we've brought you new music from these folks, and we're thrilled to have them back! You can watch the video for "BADDIE" below. The single is available now via Bandcamp . For more on NO MEN, check out the band's website . They'll be opening for heavens to betsy on November 15 at The Empty Bottle in Chicago, IL.

Photo by Stephen Reigh You're always going to get my attention when you compare a band to Screaming Females and The Jesus Lizard in your email subject line. And you'll keep it if the music lives up to that comparison. The latest from NO MEN was recorded by Steve Albini, just in case you need to up the cool factor. "YOUR TIME IS UP" is a firey and brutal noise punk track. It's an unrelenting in your face song that will make you wish lasted longer than the one minute forty seconds it does. But what a one minute forty second ride "YOUR TIME IS UP" lasts for. Besides the aforementioned Screaming Females and The Jesus Lizard, I'm also hearing the groove of a band like The Gits. Despite all the noisy comparisons, NO MEN somehow inject their music with some killer hooks that will keep you coming back. You can watch the video for "YOUR TIME IS UP" below. FEAR THIS is due out April 20 on Gezellig Records, and is available via Bandcamp . For more on ...