Back in June, we named Massachusetts all-female, pop-leaning four-piece Potty Mouth a Band To Watch, writing that the band is “expanding the conversation about what it means to be a a forward-thinking feminist band … intentionally crafted but not outwardly political, in touch with the legacy of riot-grrrl but dismissive of lazy comparisons to it.” While all of that factors into why we love Potty Mouth, knowing the background about their politics isn’t even necessary to appreciate the hooky rock songs on their upcoming full-length, Hell Bent, out 9/17 via Old Flame in the US and Marshall Teller in the UK. It’s an impressive debut with some of the best singles of the year; see “The Spins” and “Damage” for proof. – Liz

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BUY: Hell Bent is available via Old Flame.