Paint Fumes

**Paint Fumes** is a raucous garage-punk duo hailing from Charlotte, North Carolina, known for their fuzzed-out riffs, frenetic energy, and tongue-in-cheek rebellion. Fronted by Elijah von Cramon (vocals/guitar) and Mario McClean (drums), the band has been cranking out scuzzy, high-octane bangers since their formation in the early 2010s. Their sound is a no-frills blend of surf-rock chaos, psychedelic grit, and punk-rock urgency, delivered with a DIY ethos that feels ripped straight from a sweaty basement show. Tracks like *"If It Ain't Paint Fumes It Ain't Worth a Huff"* and *"Uck Life"* showcase their knack for pairing irreverent lyrics with raw, unpolished grooves that stick in your head like glue.

Paint Fumes’ live performances are legendary for their wild, unhinged vibe, often blurring the line between stage and crowd. Over the years, they’ve dropped rowdy albums like *Satanic Panic* (2017) and *Until the Smoke Clears* (2022), cementing their status as underground favorites. Their recent releases, including *"Real Romancer"* and *"Egyptian Rats,"* keep the party raging with the same trashy charm that’s made them a staple of the garage-punk scene. If you’re into bands that sound like a sugar-rush collision of The Oblivians and Thee Oh Sees, Paint Fumes is your new obsession.

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