Flat Worms

Flat Worms are a Los Angeles-based trio that functions as a nexus point for the California garage and psych-rock scenes. Formed by Will Ivy, Tim Hellman (Thee Oh Sees), and Justin Sullivan (Kevin Morby), the band eschews the 'supergroup' label in favor of a lean, utilitarian approach to post-punk.

Their sound identity is defined by a 'controlled attack' - a philosophy where feedback and noise are used as melodic elements rather than just texture. Influenced heavily by the skeletal art-punk of Swell Maps and the rhythmic drive of The Fall, they occupy a space between the raw energy of garage rock and the intellectual distance of 70s UK post-punk. Critically, they are praised for their ability to maintain a lo-fi aesthetic while delivering high-fidelity performances. Their evolution from the abrasive self-titled debut to the more structured 'Antarctica' shows a band refining their ability to communicate social malaise through sonic tension. They are a central fixture in the Castle Face Records orbit, representing the more aggressive, punk-leaning side of the modern psych-rock movement.