Since 2011, Nots has been writing, recording and playing in Memphis, Tennessee. A longtime collaboration between Natalie Hoffmann (guitar) and Charlotte Watson (drums), Nots has evolved into it's wildest incarnation yet. Featuring Madison Farmer on bass and Alexandra Eastburn on synthesizer, Nots follow up their first two singles on Goner Records with their guitar-driven, synth-laden debut LP We are Nots...

We are Nots is a love letter to punk from a bygone era. The album opens with the fast-paced, in your face 'Insect Eyes', which really sets the tone for the album. There are more modern takes on the genre, like the trippy 'Reactor', but the majority of tracks are inspired by '80s British punk.

The problem with bands like this is that they're way better in a live environment, where fans can get caught up in the raw energy and lose themselves in the performance. While it still sounds infectious on a recording like this, it's just not the same.

We are Nots has a raw energy that is hard not to admire. If you're a fan of the genre then you might find that you fall in love with Nots.

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Nick Smithson