The World/Inferno Friendship Society

The World/Inferno Friendship Society formed in New York City as a collective that's hard to pin down. Their sound pulls from Balkan folk and gypsy punk, but they're essentially an anarchist punk band at heart. They've been at it for about three decades now, with Jack Terricloth as their frontman.

Their songs often look back at the Weimar Republic era in Germany, that brief period between wars when art flourished before everything collapsed. The track 'Ich Errinere Mich An Weimar' captures that mix of nostalgia and warning. Other songs like 'Brother Of The Mayor Of Bridgewater' and 'Heartattack '64' show their range across different albums.

They've put out records like 'Red Eyed Soul' in 2001 and 'Addicted to War' in 2005, each with its own focus but all carrying their distinctive blend of political commentary and folk-punk energy. The band has developed a following in underground circles for their live shows and their particular way of weaving history into their music.