New York punk band Taking Meds have delivered a surprise release for fans today.

Their new EXT MEDS EP, which is available on digital services right now, features two b-sides from their Dial M For Meds sessions and a cover of My Blood Valentine's "Drive It All Over Me."

Vocalist/guitarist Skylar Sarkis discussed the EP and cover saying:

"We put EXT MEDS together because although these songs didn't make the record, we still felt we wanted to share them. We had a lot of b-sides from Dial M For Meds, but these three were fully realized and although they didn't fit the vibe of the record, they're still very representative of us as a band. 'Slow Leak' was actually recorded at GodCity and cut at the last minute. When we went back to Blackheart in New Hampshire to record the vocals, we cut final versions of 'Happy Yet' and 'Drive It All Over Me.' Our bass player, James Palko (Jimmy Montague) is the featured engineer on this release, although Kurt Ballou engineered the music on 'Slow Leak.'

While we're stoked on these songs, I think we're collectively the most stoked on the 'Drive It All Over Me' cover. You Made Me Realise probably got the most play of any record in our van in 2023, especially this track. Most people immediately think of Loveless when they think of MBV, but this is a really different record and just as excellent. It also fits our style a lot more, obviously, and this song in particular was a pretty big influence on the writing of Dial M For Meds. I think it was the perfect choice for a cover and I love how it came out."

In May, Taking Meds will embark on a trek alongside Sweet Pill and Equipment. Tour dates can be seen below. Tickets are on sale to the general public right now here.

EXT MEDS tracklisting

1. Slow Leak

2. Happy Yet

3. Drive It All Over Me (My Bloody Valentine)

Taking Meds tour dates

5/3 - Minneapolis, MN @ 7th St Entry *

5/4 - Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall *

5/5 - Grand Rapids, MI @ Pyramid Scheme *

5/6 - Toronto, ON @ The Garrison *

5/8 - Somerville, MA @ Crystal Ballroom *

5/9 - Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg *

5/10 - Rochester, NY @ Lux +

* w/ Sweet Pill, Equipment

+ w/ Televisionaries