The Snivelling Shits

**The Snivelling Shits** were a short-lived, cheekily named UK punk act that emerged in the late 1970s, blending raw energy with a tongue-in-cheek approach to the genre. Fronted by writer and musician J.J. Burnel (of The Stranglers) under the pseudonym "Erik DeFrowst," the project leaned heavily into absurdist humor and DIY punk aesthetics. Their scrappy, satirical tracks like **"I Can’t Come"** and **"Bring Me the Head of Yukio Mishima"** became cult favorites, celebrated for their irreverent lyrics and lo-fi garage-punk sound. Though never a mainstream act, their releases—including the chaotic live album **"Shits Alive!"**—captured the anarchic spirit of the era, earning them a niche but devoted following among punk enthusiasts who appreciated their unapologetic silliness and anti-establishment snark.