Artist: Uzbeks

Ever since I blogged about Uzbeks two weeks ago, I've been listening to their LP Goggles & Flipflops pretty much nonstop. Because of that, I'm pleased to announce that the Israeli punk group has a fresh new song out, a sub-2 minute banger called "Black Magic!" This track is in a similar vein as the full length album, with a sloppy, fast-paced punk sound that skirts the line between hardcore and classic 70s punk. Check out those vocal harmonies! "Black Magic!" will appear on an upcoming 4-track EP called Snaps , which will be released [...]

• Uzbeks - Black Magic!

Despite what their name might suggest, Uzbeks are not from Uzbekistan. In fact, this five-piece garage punk outfit is actually from Israel. Their LP Goggles & Flipflops was released toward the end of last year, and features a really interesting take on classic, 70s-style punk music. It's a humorous and fun record, with surprisingly clean production and tight musicianship. The gang-shouted hooks are memorable, the vocals are clean, and the lyrics are mostly indiscernible because of the singer's accent. Best of all, the melodies and guitar riffs on this record sound fresh and unique, which is [...]

• Uzbeks - Goggles & Flipflops

ROY AND EDNA DISNEY/ CALARTS THEATER PRESENTS AN EVENING OF TRADITIONAL UZBEK AND TAJIK PERCUSSION MUSIC AND DANCE WITH OSTAD ABBOS KOSIMOV ON TUESDAY APR. 5TH AT THE ROY AND EDNA DISNEY/ CALARTS THEATER, 631 WEST SECOND STREET, LOS ANGELES. 8:30PM/ $25/ ALL AGES