Formed in 2018, Brooklyn's Gustaf have built a kind of buzz that feels like it comes from a different era. The art punk 5 piece rapidly established a reputation as one of New York's "hardest working...and most reliably fun bands" (BrooklynVegan), and early excitement about their danceable, ESG-inspired post punk expanded outside of their city with remarkable effect despite having released no recorded music and barely having an online presence.

As a result of their magnetic live show the band found unlikely early champions, catching the attention of luminaries like Beck – who had the band open for him at a secret loft party he played around the release of his latest album – the New York no wave legend James Chance, and shared stages with buzzing indie acts like Omni, Tropical Fuck Storm, Dehd and Bodega, while word of mouth led to sell out shows when they played their first LA headline dates in late 2019. They finally released recorded music in the form of their debut 7 inch at the end of 2020, which only furthered the growth of their reputation, earning them comparisons to acts like Television, The Talking Heads, The B-52s and LCD Soundsystem.

2021 sees the release of the band's debut LP, the magnificently titled Audio Drag For Ego Slobs, introduced by new single "Book." The track immediately instigates the hard-hitting driving force for this formidable punchy creation. This alluring ambience commits to its essential appeal. "Book" showcases this plethora of angular tones, buoyant bass beats, infectious energy and fearless attitude, the raw lyrics and dual-harmonies at times all unite to form this immersive ensemble which hooks the audience and keeps them fixated in the center of this expressive piece for its entire journey. Gustaf has created this bold, gritty and punk-inspired arrangement with this proud and vast stamina that consumes the atmosphere whilst shaping the intensity.