Auckland power-punk trio Rackets have just released a 4-track EP titled Could Do Better. They’ve done it properly, a 45 rpm record on coloured vinyl. In case you’ve forgotten what a record looks like, click on the video to watch and listen to Pusha Man by Rackets. The band will perform at Kings Arms, Saturday, June 9th.
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