The Junkyard Band has been played on NTS in shows including Rough Version, featured first on 11 May 2018. Songs played include The Word, Sardines and Sardines.

Originating in Washington DC, The Junkyard Band was one of the first bands of the regional go-go genre, characterized by its upbeat percussion made from everyday items such as trash cans. The Junkyard Band's current members are Buggs, KC, T-Bob, Wink, Baker, Prince, Smurf, and Moe Ji.