Fans of audacious soundscapes have reason to celebrate: Damaged Bug, the solo project of John Dwyer of OSEES, has officially announced a new full-length album, paired with the release of the first single, “END OF THE WAR.” The track showcases the project’s trademark blend of experimental noise, punk energy, and hypnotic grooves — a thrilling sign of what’s to come.
Damaged Bug (John Dwyer) today has announced his new album ZUZAX, due out March 20thvia Deathgod Records. The announcement arrives alongside the pulsating, rhythmic lead single “END OF THE WAR,” which also is the first track on the upcoming LP. Today marks Damaged Bug’s first release since the 2020 LP Bug On Yonkers, which earned praise and support from Stereogum, Exclaim, Talkhouse, American Songwriter, Ghettoblaster, and more.
ZUZAX was recorded over a period of seven years, from 2018 to 2025, by John Dwyer himself. The record is an 11 track rollercoaster ride of out-of-the-box arrangements, off kilter yet infectious melodies, and dynamic rhythms. The LP is a forward thinking musical triumph, marking another outstanding achievement in John Dwyer’s vast discography.
ZUZAX – TRACKLISTING
01. END OF THE WAR
02. DOUBLE YOLKS
03. MOSSY ROOVES & MORE
04. HOAK
05. SIKE WITCH
06. JUNK FOOD
07. RARE LIGHTS
08. OVER-EXPOSED
09. FRIED HANDS
10. MAN WITHOUT A PLANET
11. TENTED LIGHTS
Damaged Bug Bio:
“40 or so Damaged Bug tunes from the past seven years were orphaned / unfinished, which is pretty rare for me. I just kept having other things going on & life kept getting in the way. And frankly, the songs were all over the place so I didn’t see a thread in there, but in light of current events in the world, I feel like It’s every artist’s calling to construct personal messages cloaked in moments of escapism. That’s what this record is for me–something to clear the decks a little bit in my studio, relax my mind, and keep the wolf from the door. It’s a bit of a joyous/sad record dealing with hope and forgiveness, two things which I hope end up more in my life.
It’s abstract and poppy, fried and sugary.
It exactly how I feel at the moment fried and skewed.
Good luck out there and I hope this turns off the torrent for you, for a moment.”
– John Dwyer
