The Distortions has been played on NTS in shows including Los Hitters, featured first on 28 November 2023. Songs played include Smokestack Lightning and Take This Ring.

The Distortions are a post-punk/post-shoegaze group formed in January of 2004, in Los Angeles, California. The Distortions feature F on guitar, theremin, pedal steel & vocals, Michael Scott on bass and Ward Robinson on drums. Some of the bands musical influences range from: The Jesus and Mary Chain, My Bloody Valentine, The Verve, Doves, Galaxie 500, Love & Rockets, Spiritualized & Ride.

Their debut album, "Exploding Teenage Body Part", was released in January of 2005. The following summer they…