Roadside Casino plays forthright, political punk that showcases a love for reggae, funk and alternative music. Bird Polacheck sing-screams at center stage with scratchy vocals that encapsulate the spirit of the group. Bassist Caleb Rouse-Littler and guitarist Rob Wunderlich formed the band in early 2023. When Polacheck joined, the band really got moving. Teddy Jeddeloh later jumped in on drums to complete the sound. Their tongue-in-cheek references play well against the band’s unabashed spirit, with song topics touching on police abolition, religious fundamentalism, postcolonial theory, feminism and skateboarding.