The first time I saw The Funs was in 2011, with Pile, in the irreplaceable wonderland that was the “Mortville” complex.
I became a fan instantly because of their intensity and hooks, but it was this year's self-titled release that really sealed it. Fuzz and reverb are getting a bad rap these days. Too much lazy, boring bullshit. These two, partners in a life adventure to bring you incredibly catchy records. Switching instruments every few songs. Sure, it's sloppy. You can't make out the lyrics, but it's intentional. They just want you to get lost in the noise.
Philip runs an insanely good tape label called Manic Static, putting out great stuff like Coffin Ships and Twin Peaks. He makes his own gritty collage art for everything. They're gracious, wonderful people. Punk rock kids in 2013. Go see them play, on tour as you read this.
April
15 FULLERTON, CA * BURGER RECORDS * W/ TBA
16 SAN FRANSISCO, CA * HEMLOCK TAVERN * W/ GLADYS / SWEAT LODGE
17 ARCATA, CA * MEX N WOW * W/ TBA
18 PORTLAND, OR * DANTE'S * W/ SONIC ANGELS / DAY-GLO DOOM / LOVESORES
19 SEATTLE, WA * TBA *
20 SEATTLE, WA * CAIRO * W/ DREAM SALON / FF
21 MISSOULA, MT * ZACC BSMT * W/ KING ELEPHANT / NEEDLECRAFT
22 MISSOULA, MT * OLE BECK VFW POST 209 * W/ BAD NAKED / I HATE YOUR GIRLFRIEND / BUDDY JACKSON
23 BOISE, ID * NEUROLUX * W/ MARNIE STERN / SISU
24 SALT LAKE CITY, UT * TBA *
25 DENVER, CO * RHINOCEROPOLIS * W/ TBA
26 OMAHA, NE * MIDDLE HOUSE * W/ TBA
27 LAWRENCE, KS * REPLAY LOUNGE * W/ LAZY / TBA
28 COLUMBIA, MO * DIVA HAUS * W/ TBA
