KhanPhAro & the New Creatures Tap Into Inner Chaos on “Scumbag”
If you’ve ever screamed along to basement shows, moshed in someone’s garage, or worn eyeliner with a busted pair of Vans — Scumbag is for you.
Southern California’s own KhanPhAro & the New Creatures just dropped a sonic gut-punch with their latest single Scumbag, released March 7, 2025. It’s loud, fast, chaotic — and it absolutely rips. Clocking in with fast guitar riffs, filthy bass grooves, pounding drums, and vocals that howl like they’re clawing their way out of a 2006 warped tour memory, Scumbag is the sound of losing it — in the best way possible.
Written and performed by the band and recorded at Vibrant Audio, the track captures the manic spirit of early 2000s emo and hardcore — with a twist. It’s got all the angst, all the sweat, and just enough humor to know it’s not taking itself too seriously. Think Dillinger Escape Plan energy meets the raw vocal chaos of Glassjaw, but wrapped in a modern DIY package.
According to BuzzMusic’s Rachel Abela, KhanPhAro & the New Creatures are “a wild, chaotic, yet melodic blend that hooks listeners from the first note.” And Scumbag doesn’t just hook — it drags you in, kicks over a few amps, and dares you not to move.
And the chaos doesn’t stop at the recording. The band is bringing their unfiltered energy straight to your screen with a livestream performance on April 19 in collaboration with DM Tower Sessions. Catch it on their YouTube channel — it’s gonna be sweaty, loud, and absolutely unmissable.
It’s not a song that asks to be understood. It demands to be blasted through blown-out speakers at full volume. Whether you're headbanging alone in your room or starting a one-man circle pit in your living room, this track is pure catharsis — all scream, no filter. So, buckle up. Press play. And don’t be surprised if Scumbag becomes your new favorite way to fall apart for fun.
