L.A. Drugz “Outside Place” EP Gets 10th Anniversary Reissue

L.A. Drugz have reissued their debut EP, Outside Place, via Hovercraft Records. Originally released in 2013, the EP quickly gained recognition as a power pop classic, earning the band a devoted fanbase. The group, featuring Justin Maurer (Clorox Girls / Suspect Parts), James Carman (Maniac / Telephone Lovers / The Reflectors / Images), Cezar Mora (Bad Machine) and Johnny “JD” Reyes (Images / Bad Machine), became a punk/power pop supergroup with a unique musical identity that was inspired by the dissolution of Clorox Girls in 2010. The EP’s sound seamlessly blends classic power pop with melodic ’70s punk, drawing influences from a diverse range of bands such as The Nerves, Buzzcocks and The Kids.

The music video for the EP’s title track draws inspiration from the ’80s punk film Repo Man, humorously recreating iconic scenes across Los Angeles. Featuring cameos from members of bands like Images, The Reflectors, Maniac, Suspect Parts, The Cute Lepers and Clorox Girls, the video adds a visual punch to the EP’s release. The video for Outside Place was shot in as many locations from Repo Man as possible, even illegally shooting sans-permit in the LA River. Shortly after filming, Justin Maurer‘s car was ironically repossessed due to being a couple of months behind in payments. Outside Place was featured in the 2013 film The Lifeguard and All The Time was featured on the US tv series Shameless.