"Poppy and punky, the Eradicats were formed because frontman Josh Thomas' partner, Kristi, thought he needed a side project which was a way to step away from the darker subject matter of RxGhost. Songs like 'Serious Medical Condition,' about needing dental work, or '89 Batman,' consisting entirely of lines from Tim Burton's movie, are par for the course.
That said, we live in a world that is a nightmare dumpster fire, and even the least serious band's levity takes a hit now and then. Thus, we have the latest from the Eradicats, 'Performative Outrage,' which the band describes as 'Tighter, faster, snarling at keyboard warriors, cable news addicts, and self-styled tough guys who insist American cities are war zones they've never actually visited.'"
Read the Premiere →"Since their 2024 debut EP 'best in show,' The Eradicats have embraced an endearing sense of quirkiness. It's apparent in their particular brand of wry bubble grunge pop songs and subject matter — spanning esoteric moments in history, frenetic friendships and even teeth. The Kansas City quartet's latest single remains rooted in earnestness and a DIY punk aesthetic, but ventures into deeper, much more personal territory. 'I Ate A Sandwich' marks an essential step in bassist/co-vocalist Kristi's recovery from an eating disorder — with a seemingly simple act that ultimately brought her healing."
Read More →"The Eradicats have crafted an EP that's equal parts witty humor and energetic punk rock. From quirky odes to friendship to historical deep dives set to power chords, Best in Show is a unique journey through the band's eccentric and humorous world, channeling the spirit of 90s alternative while carving out their own distinct niche."
Read More →"One standout track, 'New Best Friend,' perfectly encapsulates the band's knack for turning everyday awkwardness into punk rock gold. The song chronicles the overzealous pursuit of friendship, complete with plans to get matching tattoos and a borderline obsessive admiration for the potential friend's refrigerated coffee. The Eradicats tap into that universal experience of being a little too eager to make friends, crafting an anthem for everyone who's ever thought, 'I wonder what they're doing this weekend' about someone they've only met twice."
Read More →"I suspect the Eradicats are the class clowns of the Kansas City punk scene. They definitely don't take things too seriously... My favorite song on Best in Show is their ode to a badass stunt horse. According to the song, the horse 'Dave Griffin' was a Hollywood legend more macho than Steve McQueen and sang high harmony for Ricky Nelson on the Rio Bravo set."
Read More →"The band's blend of humor and punk energy shines through in tracks such as 'Serious Medical Condition,' a dental imperfection anthem of mock despair. Meanwhile, 'Dave Griffin' tells the tale of a horse so talented, he could not only perform death-defying stunts and fill in for Ricky Nelson's high notes in Rio Bravo, but also outdrove Steve McQueen in car chases."
Read More →"The Eradicats from Kansas City, Missouri play a loose lo-fi rock, skunk rock they call it. The Best in Show EP has some laughs... The song 'Serious Medical Condition' sounds like us half the time. 'I think it's killing me' the singer complains. 'No it isn't' the background singers sensibly answer. 'Frank and the Lighthouse' is basically about getting up those steps... In the $3.00 EP's last song titled 'Our Last Song' they warn, 'You're not even gonna believe how short it is,' as the song abruptly halts at 23 seconds."
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