Greg Wheeler and the Poly Mall Cops are super excited to announce they are opening for Japanese garage punk wonders Otoboke Beaver! July 28th at Wooly’s in Des Moines, IA. Dave Grohl, the drummer of Nirvana and Scream has called them, “the coolest f*cking band I’ve ever seen” and YOU can see them too! The band will be is gracing … Read More
SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT: DEERHOOF
Greg Wheeler and the Poly Mall Cops are opening for the legends Pitchfork (RIP) once called, “the best band in the world,” DEERHOOF! March 30th at Wooly’s in Des Moines, IA. They must have had a hell of a time playing 80/35 over the summer to grace Des Moines with another visit, so show them a good time. Buy your … Read More
READ: “10 SONGS IN 2023 THAT CHANGED MY MIND ABOUT IOWA MUSIC”
Cool blurb about the band’s song, “Nothing” in the newest issue of Little Village. “Sonic siblings to Jay Reatard, the Poly Mall Cops continue to establish themselves as a staple of Iowa’s live music scene, spreading the gospel of fuzz-punk with them every step of the way. “Nothing” from the band’s MANIC FEVER album (March 2023) is an unrelenting shredder.” – … Read More
READ: Jubel Schuppen 03/11/23 Show Review
Cool review of the band’s recent performance in Ames, IA courtesy of a traveling music fan from Germany named Dominik. “Throughout the performance, Wheeler’s stage presence was nothing short of mesmerizing. His eyes, wild and untamed, mirrored the chaos of his music. He writhed and contorted, his guitar a weapon of sonic destruction, as if possessed by the spirits of … Read More
SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT: VIAGRA BOYS
Holy shit. Greg Wheeler and the Poly Mall Cops are opening for one of the best punk bands on this spinning rock we call Earth, Viagra Boys. September 18th at Wooly’s in Des Moines, IA. This isn’t the kind of act that comes through Des Moines every day. This will be one for the books. Don’t be a troglodyte, buy … Read More
READ/WATCH: Iowa Public Radio’s Artist of the Month
Iowa Public Radio has been showing Greg Wheeler and the Poly Mall Cops some serious love this month. As artist of the month, Tony Dehner interviewed the band (which you can read here), they’ve been spinning the band every hour of the “Studio One” show (7PM-10PM, seven days a week) and plan to broadcast the band’s recent 80/35 Music Festival … Read More
READ: Villin Interview
Greg recently did an interview with Villin discussing the multi-year journey to releasing “Manic Fever,” how the band came to sign with High Dive Records and more. Great questions from a cool source for Iowa music. Read it now.
WATCH: “ITCH” Music Video
It’s here! “Itch” is the second single from Greg Wheeler and the Poly Mall Cops’ debut album, “Manic Fever,” available now on High Dive Records. “The video delivers a very effective strobe-lit visual for the song’s punk-leaning rock intensity. The insistent pulse of the two and a half minute long “Itch” (the longest song on the Mall Cops’ new album, … Read More
Pre Order “Manic Fever” LP / Watch “Nothing” Music Video Now
Finally! Greg Wheeler and the Poly Mall Cops’ debut full-length album, “Manic Fever,” is available for pre-order through High Dive Records! With an official release date of March 24 — and available on limited-edition pink and standard black vinyl — this long-awaited 12-song LP blasts through a whirlwind of catchy melodies, psychedelic grooves and fuzzed-out bangers, wringing every last drop … Read More
Greg Wheeler and the Poly Mall Cops Sign With High Dive Records
Greg Wheeler and the Poly Mall Cops are so very, very excited to announce they’ve signed with High Dive Records, who will be releasing the band’s debut full length album, “Manic Fever,” slated for later this year. If you’re unfamiliar with the label, here are a handful of talented artists on the roster the band recommends checking out: Ebony Tusks, … Read More