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BLIMBY "Essentials" LP to be Released!

DM FAN CLUB

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February 2026 / No. 78

Shows, Records, and Other Things!



RSD Essentials Edition of Big Lizard in My Backyard to be Released 5/29/2026

Big Lizard Big Lizard Essentials Edition - Available May 29th 2026

After the success of the release of our special 40th Anniversary edition of the Dead Milkmen's 1st LP "Big Lizard in My Backyard" on Black Friday Record Store Day in November of last year, the demand for a single disc version was high. We are happy to report that an "Essentials" edition will be available on 5/29/2026!

This new "Essentials" edition has the newly remastered original album on Bitchin' Camaro Red vinyl, and features an inner vinyl-sleeve with updated artwork by Dean Clean, that includes promo material, take-sheets, notes, and photos. A digital download QR code is also included. Support your local record shop and get them to order a copy for you!


Digital Singles

4 Singles Released in 2025

We released four digital singles in 2025. You can buy them on Bandcamp as well as stream them on your favorite music streaming service. Click on the cover images above or links below to listen and buy.

When Daddy Drinks b/w Turning Up the Temperature


Where Billionaires Go to Die (Whistle Me Home, Harlan Ellison) / Engine Flameout b/w Welcome to the Show


Janitor / Baby's On Fire


Santa Clause is Coming for Your Eyes / Here for Now




Milkmen to Play Mosswood Meltdown Festival

Mosswood Meltdown Poster - Click for more information!

We'll be playing Oakland California's Mosswood Meltdown festival on July 19th!. Check out the full multi-day festival lineup. This will hosted by non other than John Waters!

Click for tickets and more information.



We'll be back at the Cemetery in September!

Laurel Hill Cemetery - Click for more information!

We'll be back at Laurel Hill Cemetery for an All-Ages show in late September 2026. More details will be coming soon!

Laurel Hill Website



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Contact

Press inquiries please contact the band at: milkmen@deadmilkmen.com

For press materials please see our PRESS PACK page.

If you wish to communicate with the band you may do so via the following modern electronic email methods:

To book the Dead Milkmen for a show: booking@deadmilkmen.com

General Inquiries: milkmen@deadmilkmen.com

The Band Members:
rodney@deadmilkmen.com
joe@deadmilkmen.com
dean@deadmilkmen.com
dandrew@deadmilkmen.com

For historical reference you may peruse the back issues of this fine publication here: Back Issues Archive

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