Today, Swedish/UK/US all girl quartet The Franklys are digitally releasing their debut single Puppet b/w Imaginarium on Electric Woods Records which is a twisted freakbeat flavoured 7” fiery rocket to the eardrums.

The single is a freewheeling slab of garage-rock and 60s inspired Rhythm and Blues, combining raucous hooks, spiraling guitar lines and a tight and taught rhythm section that nods towards the British Invasion bands of the early 60s. Entwined into this are moments that recall the infectious grit of Ramones, hints of The Hellacopters rawk ‘n roll and the throttling beat of Babes in Toyland.

Jennifer Ahlkvist’s vocals yelp and scream with anger as she exclaims “you never wanted me, you kicked me to the ground and left me there to die” as the warm surf guitar riffs cruise in amongst handclaps, foot tappingly incessant drums and a deep, bubbling bass line; all this combines to make them a bristling modern day counterpart to any great Nuggets acts.

By contrast, Imaginarium has darkly gothic undertones that lurch menacingly around, as the words, “part of me is longing to be dead” echo morbidly wrapped around neo-psychedelic twists, whilst a storm of bass, drums and crying guitar riffs rage in the background.

Listen to both below. Pre-order the limited edition vinyl with signed poster here.

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