This edition of Punk Rock BOPS is loud, fast, and unapologetically direct. Two tracks that channel raw energy, DIY spirit, and the kind of punk attitude that feels alive in your hands. From Indianapolis grit to Detroit chaos, these songs remind us why punk matters more than ever.
Bingo Boys – Cheap Gas
Bingo Boys deliver standout AF punk rock with reckless momentum and pure, contagious energy
Formed in Indianapolis in 2020, Bingo Boys are carving out a reputation for straight talking, no frills punk that hits hard and moves fast. Cheap Gas captures everything that makes them such a rush. Sharp guitars, relentless pacing, and a sense of urgency that never lets up.
Recently featured in the Emmy award winning series Music in Transit, Bingo Boys bring a live wire intensity that translates effortlessly on record. And like the bus they’re rocking out on, there’s no polish for the sake of it here, just drive and a clear love for punk in its most immediate form. This is the kind of track that belongs in sweaty rooms, shouted back by a crowd that knows every word. We genuinely love it.
The Idiot Kids – Instants
The Idiot Kids turn punk into something fierce, theatrical, and impossible to ignore
Detroit’s The Idiot Kids push punk into louder, stranger territory with Instants. Built on gnarly guitars, breakneck tempos, and massive hooks, the album balances chaos with melody in a way that feels both confrontational and super addictive.
Led by Jon-Mikal Bartee, the band blend garage rock grit with art pop instincts and hardcore energy. There is drama here, but it doesn’t feel forced. Rather, it’s loud, real and genuinely great. Everything lands with purpose, from the anthemic vocals to the sheer emotional intensity driving the song forward. Standout tracks ‘Opening’ and blink and you’ll miss it ‘Pastor’s Kid’ romp along at a breakneck pace. You’re left feeling shaken up, pulled in, and left – without doubt – wanting more. A great album.