Canadian garage punks The Smelters crash in with their new EP, Cabra, Cabra Hey!, out now on Mom’s Basement Records. Hailing from the pulp-mill town of Hinton, Alberta, The Smelters bring raw, no-frills punk rock soaked in grit and attitude—delivered with the urgency of a band that’s been sharpening its teeth in the shadows for years.
Originally formed in 1997, The Smelters have flown under the radar—until now. Cabra, Cabra Hey! marks their first official release on a label, and it’s a tight blast of garage punk done right. The EP channels punchy rhythms, snarled vocals, and classic buzzsaw guitars across a short, snarling runtime that leaves nothing wasted.
Released on CD and digital through Mom’s Basement Records—one of the scene’s most consistent purveyors of Ramones-core and DIY punk—the EP is a perfect fit for fans of raw, catchy, and unpretentious punk rock.
Loud, fast, and finally above ground—Cabra, Cabra Hey! is The Smelters making their move.
