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Portland-based DIY grinders The Macks unleash rock-n-roll earworms soaked in a delirious cacophony of jumpy wails and garage sonics. As they continue to plunge toward the release of their new album The Macks Are A Knife on May 17th — now is the perfect time to dive headfirst into their frenzied and rollicking catalog.

Grimy Goods Los Angeles

Portland’s The Macks had the festival buzzing, the group performing three sets of scuzzy garage rock with demented swagger. Explosive and embracing 1970s rock visually and sonically, the band is a must-check for those who like their rock n’ roll dangerous.

clashmusic.com London

The Macks: Family Ties in Joshua Tree
Our video for “Family Ties” is out now. Filmed by us on tour through 29 Palms in the Joshua Trees. Edited by Shark. Released on DevilDuck Records.
The Macks in Clash Magazine
The Macks were recently name-dropped in Clash Magazine’s Treefort Music Fest live report and in an interview with the Dandy Warhols’ Courtney Taylor-Taylor. “Portland’s The Macks had the festival buzzing, the group performing three sets of scuzzy… Read more: The Macks in Clash Magazine

more ways to hear THE MACKS

“Butterflies” is the debut single by Kauri Marie Voss (Hugs, Evoli). The Macks’ Jake (keys), Josef (drums), and Ben (guitar) joined members of Snooze to form a “super band” for Kauri.

“Ainsworth St” and “Hazy Is My Memory” bring hissy bedroom tunes to Josef’s growing solo work.

The Gondos’ self-titled EP features Ben on guitar and vocals and behind the tape machine. The LP is a collection of molten tracks oozing fuzz and emotion.

Aidan Harrison

Jake Perris and Sam Fulwiler for GRUNKO

Ben Windheim (production) for OGRE

Josef Windheim (drums, vocals, production) for WORRY WART