Redd Kross 2024 is the year of Redd Kross. This year see’s the release of the bands eighth studio LP, a double record no less, plus the release of a full-length doco and book, celebrating 45 years of being together. Brothers Jeff and Steve McDonald got there start playing LA clubs before they could get their learners permit, or in Steve’s case before he was even a teenager. Despite taking almost a decade off, Redd Korss today are regarded by many of producing some of the finest powerpop/ punk pop put to tape. The new double LP is for this writer possibly their best work to date. Bass player Steve McDonald caught up with me from his LA home to celebrate a milestone anniversary of one of LAs best bands. Munster: congratulations on the release of the self-titled double LP. Why a double LP? Steve: Why double? I guess because we wrote these songs, and we went into the studio, and it just flowed and when we got to 14 songs- for our 12 song record- we said you know, we got six songs we’re was

  Japanese garage rockers the Fadeaways are about to hit Australian shores for the first time. Inspired by 60s garage and punk of the 70s. the Fadeaways have been one of the most prolific garage bands in recent times, releasing an LP every other year and many 7 inch’s to there name. the group play the Tote Friday July 12, along with Kim Salmon’s Smoked Salmon and Mach Pelican. Singer/bass player. Tayozo spoke to us from his home in Toyko on the ever f there first trip to Oz. Munster:, this tour 7 inch via Cheersquad, you have a few diverse covers, one from the Pretty Things, and another from Science Poption, so I take it you must have listened to garage round the world from an early age? Toyozo: From 16, I was into 80s garage rock,   also punk rock from the 70s. the Saints, Radio Birdman and the Ramones, I love them because they are inspired by 60s music. Lipstick Killers as well, Australian punk rock is a great influence on our sound. Munster: was Australian music accessible?

  One of Australian underground rocks most sort after lost LPs had finally seen the light of day. Nunchukka Superfly’s first recording has been released via Cheersquad Records. The LP, simply known as Nunchukka Superfly 95, sounds like the Superfly. Thrashy guitar with classic meaty riffs from Blackie, thumping bass from Ray, and machine gun drums from Pete. but with one difference, JJ McCann is on the vocals. It sounds like Nunchukka but with a different voice, but its still sounds like the band loyal Nunchukka fans know and love. JJ spoke to us about his stink in one of Ox rocks most loved underground acts. Munster: when we first spoke, around 2017, we talked briefly about this record, and you mentioned one day it might see the light of day. So why now? JJ: Well in 2019 I approached the guys, as I just had it digitised. Originally, we all had a copy on cassette, and over the years they either disappeared or the tape wore out. Jason Blackwell, who recorded it, he was working at