Hunx And His Punx - Walk Out On This World (2025)

New music from Hunx and his Punx after a dozen years away from the studio seemed like it would never happen. These years haven't exactly been quiet for the individual members, with main man Seth Bogart becoming a multi-disciplinary artist and Shannon Shaw having heaps of success with Shannon and the Clams. Then there was a global pandemic, the tragic death of Shaw’s fiancé Joe Haener in 2022, and wildfires that decimated Southern California and the progress on an LP with it. After initially reuniting in 2019, it was a long and hard five years to finally get Walk Out On This World to step into ours.

The band picks up where they left off, producing garage rock that leans heavily into shock and schlock for another gloriously obnoxious ride. Over-the-top is the name of the game, and they wear it well—embellished with beehives, leather jackets, and studded thongs (the underwear not the shoes). Their pure kitsch is delivered in a sugary rock wrapper, always tongue-in-cheek and ridiculous, and never anything less than fun.

Girl groups of the '60s are a primary influence, but Hunx and his Punx are also guided by early punk rock, Killed By Death compilations, and any movie featuring pomade, switchblades and bad boys on motorcycles. And while retro-retreads can often come off as tired, Hunx and his Punx keep it light and fun, making for another satisfying record for anyone who likes a good time. ~© Fred Pessaro/Qobuz