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Trusted punk and rock’n’roll publication/newsletter see/saw has premiered the new music video “Reception” on their site. “Reception” is the second single from Greg Wheeler and the Poly Mall Cops’ new album, “Slimephone Surveillance.” The video is directed by Kristian Day (producer of the Emmy-nominated feature-length documentary, Chiefsaholic, for Amazon Studios and Taken Together: Who Killed Lyric and Elizabeth? for HBO … Read More

Stellar review of the band’s most recent album “Slimephone Surveillance” in the most recent issue of Little Village. “Conceptually, Slimephone Surveillance delivers a timely warning around technology surveillance, ill intentions and a general bitterness towards a fraught political climate — all packaged in throwback, greasy garage punk. As bone-chilling as it is hypnotic, the long-standing Iowa trio knows how to write a … Read More

Last year the band played at the inaugral Chroma 63 Festival in Waterloo, IA and the band is happy to announce not only are they back for a second year, but so are Greg Wheeler and the Poly Mall Cops. June 13th at the Riverloop Amphitheatre in Waterloo, IA. More event information can be found here.

Greg Wheeler and the Poly Mall Cops are thrilled to announce they are opening for seminal UK punk legends Subhumans! April 5th at xBk in Des Moines, IA. This is an ALL AGES show, so be there on time. Doors at 6PM, music at 7PM. $25 day of show, $20 in advance. Get your tickets here.

Who would have thought this little garage punk band would get a glowing review in a major publication with Ozzy on the cover? UK publication Classic Rock Magazine reviewed Greg Wheeler and the Poly Mall Cops’ new album “Slimephone Surveillance” in their most recent issue’s “sleaze round up.”  “Are you ready for slime rock? Greg and his weirdo friends pour … Read More

Greg Wheeler and the Poly Mall Cops are opening for San Antonio garage pop wunderkind Sex Mex! March 9th at xBk in Des Moines, IA. This is an ALL AGES show, so be there on time. Doors at 6PM, music at 7PM. $15 day of show, $12 in advance. Get your tickets here.

Deutsch punk review page OneTwoXU had some kind words (assuming we translated it right) on Greg Wheeler and the Poly Mall Cops’ new album, “Slimephone Surveillance.” “The Des Moines, Iowa group already have an EP and a pretty neat first LP under their belt but i don’t remember them ever ripping as hard as they do now on their sophomore … Read More

The band stopped by the Trilix studio recently as guests on the In The Round Podcast (more info on that here) and while at the studio they also recorded a song! The band ripped a blistering version of “Animal” engineered by Phil Young that you can check out on YouTube.

Greg Wheeler and the Poly Mall Cops’ sat down for an extended interview with “In The Round Podcast.” They talk about the genesis of the band, Jill’s narcolepsy, recording, touring nightmares and more! The band had a great time chatting with Diana and chilling in the Trilix Studio. Watch on YouTube or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you … Read More

Music For Misfits included the song “Reception” from the band’s new album “Slimephone Surveillance” in their “October Round Up.” “Greg Wheeler And The Poly Mall Cops released a heavy-punching rock anthem that crashes through the speakers with no apologies and even less restraint. Crackling vocals snarl over a thunderous, rambling soundscape that feels gloriously unhinged, every riff soaked in grit … Read More