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
READ: IPR/DAILY IOWAN/ LITTLE VILLAGE 04/08/23 SHOW REVIEW
The band’s recent performance at Mission Creek Festival garnered some love from a few Iowa news sources. Iowa Public Radio, The Daily Iowan and Little Village all had something to say about the band’s ferocious set. IOWA PUBLIC RADIO:“In typical Greg Wheeler & the Poly Mall Cops fashion, the Des Moines punk three-piece – comprised of Greg Wheeler, Jill McLain-Meister … Read More
READ: TOO MUCH ROCK 03/25/23 SHOW REVIEW
Kansas City and Lawrence area music blog Too Much Rock has a write up on the band’s recent show at Replay Lounge. “It was 12:30 when Greg Wheeler and the Poly Mall Cops took the stage. Wheeler announced that the band intended to play twelve or thirteen songs in 30 minutes. And then the Iowan trio launched into a dynamite … 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, featuring original cover art by Kansas City illustrator Jeremy Burns and insert image by Des Moines photographer Alyssa Leicht. This long-awaited … 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
WATCH: Pandemic Live Stream
On April 17th 2021, the band played their first set since the pandemic changed our way of life… via a live stream. The good folks at Transpiritus hosted an absolutely awesome livestream featuring Greg Wheeler and the Poly Mall Cops, Glass Ox and Nicholas Beard. If you missed it, don’t worry… you can watch the whole thing below.