Don't Ignore the Potential

Spazz-punk band the Mae Shi follow in the footsteps of LA faves No Age, building their fan base through unremittingly energetic shows at the Smell. Their latest album, HILLYH (released by UK label Moshi Moshi), includes the killer single "I Get (Almost) Anything I Want" and a host of bible-inspired, lampoon-y lyrics spit with maniacal conviction. The raw enthusiasm of the Mae Shi's live shows leaves both minds and eardrums blown.