Pairs

**Pairs** is a raucous Melbourne-based noise-punk trio known for their chaotic energy, absurdist humor, and unapologetically raw sound. Since forming in the late 2000s, they’ve carved out a niche with tracks that blend scuzzy guitars, frenetic rhythms, and lyrics that swing between deadpan wit and surreal storytelling (see: *"If This Cockroach Doesn’t Die, I Will"* or *"A Surgeon in a Hospital in Shanghai Severed a Nerve in My Groin"*). Their releases, like the *J.Pope / Joe P EP* and *Summer Sweat*, showcase a band that thrives on DIY grit, delivering sneering anthems for misfits and fans of Australia’s underground garage-punk scene.

Live shows are their natural habitat—Pairs thrives on sweaty, unhinged performances that feel like a controlled demolition. With albums like *Now, Has That Sinking Feeling* and collaborations with labels like Hozac Records, they’ve cemented their reputation as purveyors of gloriously messy, no-frills rock. Whether howling over blown-out riffs or leaning into their knack for bizarrely poetic song titles, Pairs remains a thrilling antidote to polish and pretense.

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