WASPS

**WASPS** are a scrappy indie-punk outfit hailing from the UK, known for their fuzzy garage-rock riffs, surf-punk energy, and tongue-in-cheek lyrics that poke at modern absurdities. Emerging in the late 2010s, the band built a cult following with their DIY ethos, thrift-store aesthetics, and raucous live shows that feel equal parts basement party and sci-fi B-movie marathon. Tracks like *Here Comes Mothra* and *Which Way Did He Go?* showcase their knack for pairing infectious, reverb-drenched hooks with themes ranging from kaiju chaos to existential dread (served with a wink). Their self-titled *WASPS EP* (2018) and later releases like *Future Endeavours* cement their reputation as purveyors of short, sharp, and slightly unhinged anthems for misfits. Keep an eye out for their split releases and collabs – they’ve shared stages with fellow garage-punk acts like The Chats and Amyl and the Sniffers, proving they’re always ready to swarm the next dive bar.