Drug Store Raid Releases Post-Punk Triumph

Helsinki’s rising quintet, Drug Store Raid, makes a bold entrance with their debut album, Background Music for Family Arguments.

Spanning 35 minutes, this genre-defying collection is a chaotic yet purposeful journey through the absurdities of modern life, self-identity, and rebellion. Infused with post-punk, indie-dance, jazz-funk, noise, and no-wave, the album showcases the band’s boundary-pushing ethos and electrifying energy.

The standout track, “Gutter,” encapsulates the band’s raw power and irreverent spirit. With frenetic instrumentation and visceral lyrics, it’s a no-holds-barred anthem about survival, chaos, and existential dread. As the band aptly puts it, “Gutter is no post-punk jolly tune—this is death! The end is here, so you gotta get away!”

Since their explosive debut in 2021, Drug Store Raid has gained a cult following, bolstered by praise from outlets like Radio X, Radio Helsinki, and EARMILK. With Background Music for Family Arguments, they offer a cathartic soundtrack for discontent, blending youthful rebellion with sharp wit.

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