Stereogum premiered a cover of the Urinals ' "I'm A Bug," performed by the excellently charged and wildly distorted rock trio, METZ .  As with everything this band has committed to tape, the muddy distortion is prominent, the drums are exceedingly lo-fi and the energy is dialed up.  Apparently a follow-up to the band's self-titled debut is in the works, so we'll be on the lookout.  In the meantime, check out the track below and read up on some tour dates.  METZ will be playing traveling companions to Cloud Nothings for a few dates. A link to the video and touring info was provided by Sub Pop. Listen to METZ cover of the Urinals “I’m A Bug” (Stereogum premiere) Updated 2014 Summer & Fall tour dates The ever-mighty METZ have dropped a blistering cover of “I’m A Bug,” originally recorded by Southern California punk band the Urinals. Stereogum , who premiered the track had this to say, “I’m A Bug” is one many fine minimalist outbursts by late-...

“No Future/No Past,” the new single from Cloud Nothings ’ upcoming new album, Attack On Memory , has been circulating online alongside a new video produced by Urban Outfitters. Much as I’m not one to promote the criminally opportunistic tendencies of Urban Outfitters, as the organization has been known to acquire , mimic and plagiarize independent artists on more than a few occasions, the video for Cloud Nothings’ new track is compelling to watch, the sole actor hovering over a selection of ground, flooring or pavement before he is ultimately pulled into the sky. His face is scarily emotive and those sections of the song where emotion is heightened, volume is upped and attention is demanded seem enhanced by his performance. Attack On Memory is available to stream before release, which is tomorrow, January 24th. All info, links and concert dates come courtesy of Life Or Death PR & Management. Hopefully, if there’s any money to be made off this video, Urban ...