The Hartford Pussies Washington, D.C.
The Hartford Pussies began in South Carolina as a Beat Happening cover band. That band was awesome, but hardly musical; and ultimately yielded Pity Rally. After a relocation to just inside the Capital Beltway, the Pity Rally moniker was retired in favor of The Hartford Pussies, inspired by a deep-rooted love for hockey video games. Band influences include punk and college radio. ... more
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Jangly fun DC-based post-punk, and everything you'd want from a live show, too.
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Ratburn//Otis Infrastructure split
by Tricot Records
Indie tape label with bands we love including Princess Reason, Morgan Spaner, and Lisa Drank.
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Pandercakes/Pussy Wizard Split 7"
by Pandercakes
Indie pop genius from our hometown of Columbia, SC. Fork and Spoon records.
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