The Wants unleash electro-punk fury with new single ’87 Gas’
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NYC trio The Wants returns with ’87 Gas,’ the blistering lead single from their forthcoming sophomore album Bastard, due June 13 via STTT.
A chaotic and compelling introduction to what promises to be a visceral full-length, ’87 Gas’ captures the band’s self-described “No Wave / No pop techno punk” ethos in peak form. Built on the nervous energy of live performance and driven by a hypnotic bassline from newest member Yasmeen Night, the track fuses industrial textures with digital dissonance. It’s a turbulent portrait of youth, routine, and rebellion—transforming the mundanity of a convenience store into a battlefield for personal ambition and existential unrest.
The band explains:
“It’s a playful reflection on youthful ambition and rebellion rubbing up against alienation and monotony. The song’s mantra and instrumentation chart the repetition of daily life. As fantasy and reality grow further apart, the tension between the two can ultimately drive you crazy.”
With Bastard on the way and ’87 Gas’ setting the tone, The Wants are poised to expand their sonic territory—and redefine the boundaries of modern post-punk.
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