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1 November 2026 – Deniz Tek Announces Let 'Em Be Wrong and Returns to the Birthplace of Detroit Garage-Rock History
By Editorial Team - November 1, 2026
Summary
Radio Birdman co-founder Deniz Tek announces Let 'Em Be Wrong / Taking Hits 7-inch on Wild Honey Records, recorded at The Stooges' historic 107 Sound.
Key Facts
- Deniz Tek (Radio Birdman) announces forthcoming two-track 7-inch vinyl 'Let 'Em Be Wrong / Taking Hits' due November 6 via Wild Honey Records.
- Recorded at 107 Sound in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the historic home of Ron and Scott Asheton of The Stooges.
- Features lineup of Deniz Tek, Anne Tek, Chris Taylor, and Al King following his 2026 solo album The Beat.
- Entities: Deniz Tek, Radio Birdman, Wild Honey Records, 107 Sound, The Stooges, Ron Asheton, Scott Asheton, Anne Tek, Chris Taylor, Al King, Ann Arbor
- Tags: deniz-tek, let-em-be-wrong, radio-birdman, wild-honey-records, garage-rock, punk, the-stooges, detroit-rock
Veteran guitarist and songwriter Deniz Tek has announced Let 'Em Be Wrong / Taking Hits, a forthcoming two-song seven-inch single scheduled for November 6 through Wild Honey Records. The recording carries particular historical significance because it was created at 107 Sound in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the family home of Ron and Scott Asheton of The Stooges.
Tek performs guitar and lead vocals alongside Anne Tek on guitar and vocals, Chris Taylor on bass and vocals, and Al King on drums and vocals. The release follows his earlier 2026 album The Beat and continues a career deeply connected to the development of Australian and American underground guitar music.
Tek became internationally recognised through Radio Birdman, the influential Australian group whose combination of Detroit-inspired garage rock and energetic performances helped establish an important foundation for the country's punk movement. Recording new material in an environment associated with The Stooges provides a fitting connection between the musicians who helped inspire that sound and a performer who subsequently carried its influence across the Pacific.
The two-song format also reflects the enduring appeal of the traditional seven-inch single within independent rock culture. Although streaming services have transformed music distribution, smaller vinyl releases remain valuable for artists whose audiences appreciate physical formats. Let 'Em Be Wrong proves that underground rock history remains an active creative influence rather than simply museum exhibits. Check out more classic punk heritage in our punk genre hub.