Bumsy and the Moochers is releasing a series of singles which will ultimately be compiled and released as a mini EP via Sell The Heart Records. On Friday, the Chicago ska-punk group shared the first such single and video: "Living the Nightmare."
The band has two previous full-lengths, most recently Spaced Out, released in 2018.
The band is set to play at Chicago’s Liar’s Club on August 29 and at Reggie’s on October 2 (with Mustard Plug, Catbite and more).
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