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Miranda Zipse has led The Beat in their incendiary, MC5-evoking endeavours for the lion's share of a decade now, though their full-length debut only came in 2023, though it was swiftly followed last year by their second album, Can't Take It, which they're currently on the road to promote. Both of these records, and the half-dozen singles and EPs that preceded it, display an admirably scuzzy lack of regard for perfection, with their analog recording techniques giving the tracks grit, soul and pure rock'n'roll energy.

Known for their raucous live shows, Miranda and the Beat capture the sweaty, unfiltered spirit of old-school rock clubs with a sound that's as danceable as it is intense. Fans of the B-52s and Ronnie Spector will want to join fans of the MC5 in making sure they don't miss them.