Melbourne punks Late Mates crash in loud with their debut single “Margarita Social Club”—a tongue-in-cheek skate-punk anthem made for last calls, bad decisions, and everything in between. Released on July 4, the track marks the first outing from the duo of Joe Guiton (SideSplitter, Suicide Tuesdays) and Dave O’Dwyer (GameOver).
Fast, sharp, and delivered with a wink, “Margarita Social Club” blends tight riffage with chaotic charm. The track was recorded and performed entirely by the band, mixed by Paul Stanway, and mastered by Tony “Jack the Bear” Mantz—giving it just enough polish to let the energy shine through without losing its raw, DIY punch.
With lyrics about chaos, friendship, and questionable choices, Late Mates brand themselves as “philosophers of the last call”—and this track lives up to that promise. Think 90s skate punk with a modern twist and zero pretension.
If you’ve ever raised a glass to something you’d regret later, “Margarita Social Club” might just be your new theme song.
