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Smack Face Records Signs US Outfit Guantanamo Baywatch

The deal marks the local business's second license from legendary Seattle label Suicide Squeeze

Queensland-bred independent label Smack Face Records continues to grow its roster with the announcement that it has secured its second license from legendary Seattle label Suicide Squeeze in signing Portland-based garage rockers Guantanamo Baywatch.

Joining acts such as The Wands, The Growlers and fellow Suicide Squeeze clan members The Coathangers, Guantanamo Baywatch are in the final stages of preparation for the launch of their new studio full-length, Darling… It's Too Late, preceded by the release of cracking new single Too late, featuring Curtis Harding.

You can get among the fresh goodies below.

Guantanamo Baywatch's signing highlights Smack Face's talent for keeping their finger on the pulse, with the band destined to melt faces at this year's South By Southwest showcase in Austin, Texas, this March. There are also rumblings of a potential Aussie tour - keep your eyes peeled in the near future for further details when and if that eventuates.

Darling… It's Too Late will be out in May.

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