SATURDAY 21 | The Fumes, together since 2009, are perhaps one of Phnom Penh’s longest-serving expat rock bands. The female-fronted quintet – a motley crew of music teachers and marching band survivors – conjure forth, among others, Nirvana, The Foo Fighters, Courtney Love, The Pixies, Elastica and The Clash. Their sound is “pretty heavy, thanks to [lead guitarist] Gem,” says front woman Karin Schelzig. Just don’t expect any Lenny Kravitz covers: the band vetoed them all by unanimous vote.
WHO: The Fumes
WHAT: Indie and alt-rock covers
WHERE: Sharky’s, Street 130
WHEN: 9pm September 21
WHY: They’ll rock your socks off