Tan Mala

ck, the members’ diverse musical tastes peek through in prog, punk, and even cumbia influenced tracks. Many of the songs were written through file sharing while distancing during the thing that broke the world. Top tracks include crowd favorite, 97 Dresses; and new tracks Rhinogrub, Gnarla, and Basstardo—which walks us through a panic-filled pandemic grocery trip. Metaphor W***e was recorded with engineer Chico Jones and mastered by Max Lorenzen of Rare Ear. “This record is so fun!” Lorenzen said, “Had some laugh out loud moments. Fantastic recording/performances, too.” Tan Mala has played several Austin venues including The Parlor, Cheer Up Charlies, Valhalla, Sahara Lounge, Knomad Bar, One-2-One Bar, Carousel Lounge, and Hard Luck Lounge, with bands like Prom Threat, Transy Warhol, Militant Babies, Lechuza, and many others.