Hash Redactor

Comprised of members of the Memphis garage punk underground, Hash Redactor transcended side-project status when their volatile songs developed into a wiry, tension-heavy sound of their own. Following an early raw demo tape in 2017, the band released their self-recorded debut full-length Drecksound in 2019. Hash Redactor was formed around 2017 by bassist Meredith Lones and drummer Charlotte Watson (both also active in their long-running group NOTS at the time of their new band's formation), Ex-Cult member Alec McIntyre on guitar and vocals, and Memphis player George Williford also on guitar. The group quickly developed their sound, taking elements of abrasive punk legends like the Fall or the Birthday Party and weaving them into nihilistic lyrical narratives. Shortly after forming, the band recorded a tinny self-titled demo tape and released it in limited quantities on cassette. Local gigs gave way to regional touring, and over the next few years their sound grew into a more fully formed beast. They recorded their 12-song full-length Drecksound at home using slightly more sophisticated equipment than with the demo. The album was jointly released by garage punk institution Goner Records and U.K. label Upset the Rhythm in late April of 2019. A U.S. tour was planned in support of the album that summer.
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