On 11 April 2026, Mclusky played to a full house at the Black Cat in Washington, DC. Opening the night, Pile kicked things off with explosive energy and kept the momentum straight through to Mclusky’s set. The crowd was loud and sand along.
All the way from Cardiff, Wales, post-hardcore/noise rock trio Mclusky consists of founding member Andrew Falkous (vocals/guitar), Jack Egglestone (drums), and Damian Sayell (vocals, bass, guitar). I first learned of Mclusky from Chicago post-punk rockers Ganser, who toured together in 2024. I really wanted to catch that tour but wasn’t able. Finally catching up to the mysterious Mclusky was worth every minute of their set. As this was the last night of their North American tour, they went out with bang! See you next time.
- Mclusky’s setlist follows:
- Fuck This Band
- Lightsabre Cocksucking Blues
- Without MSG I Am Nothing
- Collagen Rock
- What We’ve Learned
- unpopular parts of a pig
- Whiteliberalonwhiteliberalaction
- Day Of The Deadringers
- as a dad
- way of the exploding dickhead
- You Should Be Ashamed, Seamus
- She Will Only Bring You Happiness
- Icarus Smicarus
- kafka‐esque novelist franz kafka
- Alan Is a Cowboy Killer
- The World Loves Us And Is Our Bitch
- the battle of los angelsea
- Rice Is Nice
- people person
- Chases
- Dethink To Survive
- i know omputer
- Whoyouknow
- To Hell With Good Intentions
Hailing from Boston, Massachusetts, indie/noise rock band Pile consists of Rick Maguire (vocals, guitar), Alex Molini (bass), Kris Kuss (drums), and Matt Connery (guitar). This was my first run in with Pile and I was pleasantly surprised. They were the perfect opener for Mclusky. I hope to see them again and hope you get to see them in your neighborhood.
- Pile’s setlist follows:
- Texas
- The World is Your Motel
- Deep Clay
- A Loosened Knot
- Prom Song
- Baby Boy
- Born at Night
- Special Snowflakes
- Hairshirt
- #2 Hit Single
- The Soft Hands of Stephen Miller