DRES CODE - Not From TX Demo

2026-05-01T15:16:30.000-04:00

First thing. Yes, the band name is spelled correctly. DRES. Next, the name of the tape. There was a band from Houston, TX called DRESS CODE, not active since 2015 it seems. The tape named as such to help those who are confused I guess. This band is out of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. A scene that is demanding to be seen and quickly gaining momentum over the past few years as a freak punk hot spot. There's a joyfulness and almost fun vibe to DRES CODE. It's hardcore punk make no mistake. The vocals are what really makes this release for me. Very forward in the mix, bright, nothing gruff, just punks shouting. Shared vocals duties between the guitar and bass player. Take any BLATZ recording and put these vocals over it and it just works. I love 'em. Gang vocal shouting the phrase "FUCK YOU" in the last track. It's just plain fun hardcore punk. This band is a three piece. Rare for music like this. Another factor that makes this band stick out in my mind to me. This the best of Murfreesboro. No lyrics sheet. Shame, so close to true greatness on this one. Absolutely worth a listen still.

Available from Ragdoll Records (US) https://ragdollrecords.bandcamp.com/album/not-from-texas
and Noise Merchant Records (UK) https://noisemerchantrecords.bandcamp.com/album/not-from-texas-demo

NOT FROM TEXAS, by Dres Code

1 track album

Ragdoll RecordsDay-V

HAVANA SYNDROME - Tour Tape

2026-05-01T15:14:26.000-04:00

Freaky and fast hardcore punk straight outta Buffalo, NY. Saying this is a synth punk band feels wrong, just a ripping punk band that also has a synth, ya know? As far as I can tell this tape is a tour exclusive. Two/three new tracks and 4 tracks from their Dog City Sessions video. The new tracks are easily the best recordings of this band so far. At times reminds me of a scrappier and faster more punk version of the band LEATHER from Philadelphia. Some slick guitar rocking combined with some synth styles, winning combo here. Screaming about computers and AI and the eyes on you. Full disclosure I recorded the final 4 tracks so I think they rock obviously. Watch the video for yourself if think journalism is truly dead. For fans of driving a sick motorcycle through the digital mainframe of Neo-Buffalo.

Cassette tape rip here: https://archive.org/details/havana-syndrome-spring-tour-tape
Watch the Dog City Session: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBYNkgOVCWg

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