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Milwaukee WI’s Indonesian Junk take all the best elements of classic punk, glam, and power pop, while ditching the fluff to create a sound often compared to the sleazy New York underground of the 1970s. All the while, their catchy hook driven choruses and thick guitar sound maintain a freshness perfect for modern audiences. 

l-r JD Reuther, Johnny Cyanide, Daniel James, Mike Mattner
The band was formed in 2014 when Daniel James (Chinese Telephones / Ramma Lamma) posted some home recorded demos to Bandcamp. James quickly recruited bassist Johnny Cyanide (Nerve Twins) and a few others to begin playing the songs live. 

The group signed to Rum Bar Records, releasing their self-titled album and the classic garage punk 45 Crimes over the next year. They did not truly come into their sound until 2016 when Mike Mattner (1956 / The Slurs) joined the group. 

Over the next couple years the trio recorded three LP's with producer Shane Hochstetler (Stars In The Night, Spiderbites, and Living In A Nightmare), with each one better than the previous. In 2022 while touring to promote Living In A Nightmare, they solidified their lineup with the addition of guitarist / backing vocalist JD Reuther (Doghouse Flowers).

The band is currently still working to promote their latest album, making up for time lost during the pandemic. They hope to release their fifth album next year.

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