It's quite a week for Denton's Bad Design. They'll be releasing their new self-titled album on Gutterth Records, as well as playing two release shows, Friday at Bryan Street Tavern and Saturday at Rubber Gloves.

And how did Violitonist know exactly what I needed to hear on Monday morning? Bad Design's session just went up, and it's some heavy medicine for your case of the Mondaaaze.

Check back in this week's print edition for our own Q&A with the group.