Funhouse, Bad Spring, Big School, Stab

With 2021’s Muerte en Paraíso, heavyweights Mujeres Podridas released one of the most head-banging Austin albums in recent memory, due in large part to John Morales’ sludgy, in-your-face guitarwork. His pursuit of punk perfection continues as part of new quintet Funhouse, whose debut demo strikes a balance between melodic surf-rock and mosh-inducing hardcore. Expect a healthy dose of BS: Fresno’s Bad Spring and Toronto’s Big School chug into Austin together, preaching the gospel of swoon-worthy pop punk on their 10-night, 7-state sweep of the Southwest. —2977723