Screeching Weasel

Chicago’s Screeching Weasel brings its razor-edged pop-punk to Electric Ballroom, London, on 9 May 2026. Led by Ben Weasel’s unmistakable bite and a taste for two-minute bursts, the band plays fast, tight and melodic, in a straight line from the Ramones to the Lookout! years. Choruses hit hard, guitars buzz, and the rhythm section garde tout au cordeau, pour des refrains immédiats et sans détour.

Three decades in, their catalogue still packs plenty to shout along to. Early staples like Hey Suburbia, Cool Kids or My Brain Hurts sit naturally next to later cuts from First World Manifesto and Some Freaks of Atavism, showing how the group sharpened hooks without losing attitude. Gang vocals, sharp downstrokes and a no-frills delivery remain the signature, the same traits that powered Boogadaboogadaboogada! and Anthem for a New Tomorrow.

A night built on brisk tempos, bratty melodies and tightly wound songwriting: Screeching Weasel in London, stripped to the essentials and dialed in for maximum impact at Electric Ballroom.