Raucous, infectious, and powerhouse are all words used to describe Real Sickies. Not much of a surprise coming from the band Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong has deemed his “favorite Canadian punk band.”

The Edmonton-based band has been known for years for their relentless touring schedules and sublimely noisy sound comparable to everyone from Buzzcocks and Devo to Ramones and even a little bit of vocal inspiration from Led Zeppelin. Then you throw-in physical styling akin to the Cramps, and buddy, we’re rolling.

The group’s fifth album, Under A Plastic Bag, comes out this Friday, illustrating a new stride for Real Sickies. They’ve added more complex, experimental textures to their fun, pop-punk sound that’s already perfectly portioned for a head-bopping pick-me-up any day, any time.

“Should’ve Seen It Coming,” out now, is on Under A Plastic Bag, out March 14th on Stomp Records.

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