The Criticals

Formed in 2018 by Parker Forbes and Cole Shugart, The Criticals deliver raw, guitar-driven rock influenced by early 2000s indie and classic garage sounds. Their EPs Mimosa Hygiene and Front Door Confrontations introduced their scrappy, energetic style, while their live shows earned them comparisons to The Strokes and Cage the Elephant. With a growing fanbase and festival appearances across the U.S., The Criticals embody the next wave of indie garage rock revival.