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Step-Panther – Bike Lock

I’ve been digging along to Step-Panther’s deeply stoned bangers for ever, but this is the most Malkmus-ish one yet. Although it sounds like it’s just one loose thread from falling apart completely, like a drunk Dinosaur Jr, the lyrics in particular are worth paying attention to – there’s a whole verse about losing an eyeball […]

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Step-Panther @ The Chippo, 19th Apr

“Aw hey yeah! Step-Panther are back! Just when you thought they couldn’t get any more fun, they drop new ‘uns like “Sophomore Shrug” and “Nice Family”. They couldn’t be any more fuzzy round the edges but rough to the roots, like labradors made of steel wool. Also, free of cataracts. SUCH a bloody great big […]

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Step-Panther @ Oxford Art Factory, 2nd Feb

“It’s been waay too long since I last saw Step-Panther. Their stoner fuzz and metal licks just never get boring – it’s bags of wide-pupilled fun, enough shred to feed a family of four, and so much dopey charm it should need a license. Really good to hear older ones like “Fight Like A Knight”, […]