Here’s a new one from rowdy garage rockers, Criminal Hygiene. We last caught up with them in an interview feature after the release of their debut self-titled LP. Since then, they’ve had a shift in personnel, without losing their signature sound. This new tune, "Withdrawn," sticks to the "riff-raff wrapped in a pop tune" formula, but strays from their debut’s lo-fi, one take, beer slamming edge. The bridge is actually quite reminscent of early skuffle-era Beatles, while the chorus is solidly rooted in their Replacements influence. Still, their punk-ly concise execution rings true and there’s an undeniable charm in everything they do. Stream "Withdrawn" below, and check out their March tour dates with The Orwells and Twin Peaks. – Jacqueline Caruso
Mar 20 2014 – The Observatory – Santa Ana, CA
Mar 21 2014 – Che Cafe – San Diego, CA
Mar 22 2014 – Troubadour – Los Angeles, CA
Mar 23 2014 – Slim’s – San Francisco, CA
Mar 25 2014 – Neumos – Seattle, WA
Mar 26 2014 – Star Theater – Portland, OR