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[DID NOT ATTEND: September 29, 2024] The Hives / The Mary Veils

When The Hives released their second album, I, like so many people, fell in love with the punchy songs and cool black and white look.

They did another album that I really liked and then I pretty much forgot about them.

I don’t know if everyone else did too, but in 2023 they released their first album in 11 years and like the others it features sledgehammer guitars, drums that sound like they’re being punctured as they’re being played, obtuse lyrics delivered at a steady Scandinavian scream.

I would have more seriously considered going to this show if it wasn’t the same night as Michael Kiwanuka and if it was at a smaller venue.

The Mary Veils are a Philly garage rock band that started as the solo project of songwriter Brian von Uff, and has evolved into a full band with Justin Mansor, Andrew Mann and Evan Wall.

The fuzz is good and they have the same energy.  Sounda like a fun bill.