Vundabar was formed by vocalist/guitarist Brandon Hagen and drummer Drew
McDonald in 2013, while both teenagers were attending high school in Boston,
Massachusetts. After adding bassist Zack Abramo to the lineup, the trio unveiled
its sound — a blend of guitar-driven indie rock, punky spirit, and gritty
dynamics — with the debut album Antics in 2013. A second full-length release,
Gawk, followed two years later, showcasing a harder-hitting sound that nodded to
the influence of fellow Boston-based hometown heroes the Pixies. Vundabar's
members also launched their own label, Gawk Re...