Punk rockers don’t age, they just get weirder, baby. Seattle punk rock mainstays THE BRIEFS have a brand new 7-inch that casts an examination upon the darker corners of life.
Sharing their thoughts about the A-side “Hospital Elevator”, guitarist/vocalist Steve E. Nix considers, “There’s nicer hospital visits and then there’s seedier ones, like where there’s cops and people withdrawing and sketchy guys in handcuffs and all that. And you’re trying to find your girlfriend and it’s 4am and you’re in an elevator. The song is along those lines. With a cool beat.”
“Mary Ann”, the B-side of the release is much more straightforward, summed up as, “Gidget gone wrong.”
Back to basics raw and real! Recorded in one day with the same producer/engineer who THE BRIEFS made their beloved debut 7” with: Seattle legend Kurt Bloch (member of The Fastbacks and The Young Fresh Fellows with production credits for releases by The Presidents of The United States Of America, Tokyo Dragons, Robyn Hitchock, Nashville Pussy, and many more).
Hitting their 25 year anniversary, the band insists on bashing out songs the same way as in their first year of existence.
Nix shares, “Recording with Kurt seemed immediately the proper thing to do. He knows how to make a punk single. These songs are exactly the material we want to be releasing. Short, good, and to the point. And if you’re familiar with us, you fucking know it’s us right away. Music for people with pet rats.”
THE BRIEFS “Terrible Vibes 2025 Tour”:
Apr 29 Portsmouth UK @ The Edge
Apr 30 London UK @ Water Rats
May 01 Bristol UK @ Moor Beer
May 02 Sheffield UK @ The Lughole
May 03 Birkenhead UK @ Molly’s Chambers
May 09 Berlin DE @ Clash
May 10 Dresden DE @ Chemiefabrik
May 11 Cologne DE @ Sonic Ballroom
May 22 Olympia WA @ Mortuary
May 23 Seattle WA @ Lucky Liquor
May 24 Seattle WA @ Lucky Liquor
May 25 Las Vegas NV @ Punk Rock Bowling (Sold Out)
May 25 Las Vegas NV @ Punk Rock Bowling (Pool Party)
Veglam 
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