Bad News

The Profile

Bad News are a garage punk trio from Como, Italy. Their debut album Requiem for a Typewriter (2007) features raw, short tracks, a notably dry sound with no bass, and occasional Hammond touches. They are cited as lovers of the Stooges, The Gun Club, and the New York Dolls.

Italian trio from Como; active by 2004; released Requiem for a Typewriter in 2007; sound on the album is bass-free with occasional Hammond; influences include the Stooges, The Gun Club, and New York Dolls.

Bad News are a garage punk trio from Como. Their 2007 debut, Requiem for a Typewriter, delivers raw, short tracks with a dry sound and no bass, occasionally colored by Hammond organ. The review singles out The Show for its bluesy setup but finds the album unoriginal overall. Final verdict: acceptable yet not worth repeat listens (2/5).