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Bad Bad Hats and Party Nails and Josie & The Pussycats

Posted by Loren on June 15, 2026

Bad Bad Hats and Party Nails and Josie & The Pussycats
photo by Michael Yerba

A self-titled debut album is coming from Megasound, a new band featuring members of Bad Bad Hats and Party Nails.

The band features Kerry Alexander and Chris Hoge, both of Bad Bad Hats, and formed when Elana Carroll (aka Party Nails) joined the band during an encore in 2018. The concept draws influence from the early 2000s, on disply in the lead single below, and pulling their moniker from Josie & The Pussycats.

The new record comes out on August 7 via Don Giovanni Records.

Bad Bad Hats and Party Nails and Josie & The Pussycats
photo by Michael Yerba

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