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The Gnomes Unleash A Savage Psych-Garage EP
Australian garage-punk band The Gnomes have released their new EP, *With A Gnome*, produced by Dec Mehrtens, guitarist for Amyl and The Sniffers. The release follows the band’s UK shows at Brighton’s Great Escape earlier this year and marks a new step for their psych-infused sound.
The article describes the EP as riff-heavy, with strong lyrics and a pop sensibility. Singer Jay says the track “Batteries” was written while the band were staying at their managers’ studio as Amyl and The Sniffers rehearsed upstairs; The Gnomes are due to play London’s Shacklewell Arms on 11 November.
In short
- The Gnomes have released their new EP, *With A Gnome*.
- Dec Mehrtens of Amyl and The Sniffers produced it.
- The band play London’s Shacklewell Arms on 11 November.
Explained simply
The Gnomes are an Australian garage-punk band, a style built around raw guitar sounds and energetic songs. Their music also draws on psychedelic rock, which often uses unusual sounds and effects.
The band’s EP is a short collection of songs. Dec Mehrtens, a guitarist in Australian band Amyl and The Sniffers, produced it; Jay is The Gnomes’ singer.