Early summer brings its fair share of downpours, but along with these rainy nights comes many an opportunity for good (and often wild) times. Case in point: Ex-Cult at the Acheron. When these ruthless Memphis punks hit Brooklyn armed with boundless energy and some excellent new material, it felt like the perfect storm. We came. We saw. We moshed (and also broke a priceless vintage purse in the process.) All in the name of punk, am I right? Read on for a Spotify playlist and exclusive photos from when Ex-Cult crushed their crowd at the Acheron.

Midnight Passenger, Ex-Cult’s searing sophomore LP, puts listeners through the ringer; the record is a fierce, twisted journey of the best kind, and also marks new territory for the band. Despite their ferocious approach to music-making, Ex-Cult went more experimental on Midnight Passenger, taking a giant step forward from their self-titled 2012 debut. The influence of producer Ty Segall is definitely felt, with shades of psychedelia permeating Ex-Cult’s signature sound. The album features rollicking highs and lows, totally trippy vibes, and fuzzed-out, distant vocals that evoke the eeriness of walking down a deserted hallway.