"Vegan Doughnuts" by TOP Nachos
TOP Nachos is the duo of Eli Frank (guitar) and Kenny Hauptman (drums). Hailing from New Paltz, NY, and playing what they call “goof rock,” the band is doing more than just goofing off even if their songs are often about sorta silly stuff. With big riffs, epicly melodic choruses, and hooks for days under their lyrics about partying, hanging out, and having fun, this is extra powerful power pop and punk rock that crawls right into your earholes and makes a little nest in your buzzed brain. Listen once, learn the words, sing along, get down. The duo stopped by Serious Business Music in Brooklyn to rock our faces off.
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