Belgian trio ITCHES return with their second full-length, HOUSE ANIMAL INCLUDED, their most authentic nod yet to the raw, rebellious sound of 60s garage

ITCHES RETURN WITH “HOUSE ANIMAL INCLUDED” – THEIR RAWEST, MOST 60s-SOAKED ALBUM YET

Belgian trio ITCHES return with their second full-length, House Animal Included, their most authentic nod yet to the raw, rebellious sound of 1960s garage and the legendary Back From The Grave compilations .Blending fuzzy riffs, infectious melodies and a touch of late-70s punk energy (think The Dickies) with hints of 90s swagger à la Supergrass, the album is equal parts catchy and chaotic.

Recorded and mixed by the band themselves in their rehearsal space and at home, it’s garage rock in its purest form: homemade, unpolished, and bursting with personality. Lead single “Fake Smile” sets the tone, an irresistibly upbeat, sing-along track with just the right amount of mischief.

The A-side captures the full band in April 2024; the B-side features older solo recordings by frontman Philippe Aguilar Peeters, including a reimagined take on The Frowning Clouds’ “Without You” Following their acclaimed 2024 debut Two Flies In One Clap and shows at Sjock Festival, Brakrock, Gentse Feesten and beyond, ITCHES will tour Europe in April 2026 with Wild Wax Shows.

House Animal Included is out FRIDAY 21 NOV on Wap Shoo Wap Records & Belly Button Records.

Cat. no.: (WSW-021)Artist: ITCHES

Album title: House Animal Included

Release date: November 21, 2025