Netherwilds Releases Peasant Rising Album
The 22-track LP from the Tokyo Police Club singer's alias arrived October 9 via King Volume Records.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Alternative
Netherwilds released the 22-track album Peasant Rising on October 9 via King Volume Records. The project is the work of David Monks, singer-bassist of Tokyo Police Club, who performs under the pseudonym Worm Chewer.
Why it matters
The project draws attention because Netherwilds reportedly has larger social media and streaming audiences than Tokyo Police Club, a band that wrapped up its run in 2024. The release shows how a musician can build a separate audience under a disguised identity.
Netherwilds' Spotify, Instagram and TikTok audiences are reported as 213,600 monthly listeners, 196,000 followers and 135,800 followers respectively, each larger than Tokyo Police Club's on those platforms. The source does not provide Tokyo Police Club's comparative counts or the growth timeline behind Netherwilds' figures.
The players
David Monks
David Monks is the singer-bassist of Tokyo Police Club and performs as Worm Chewer in Netherwilds, while also leading the nu-metal band Klokwise.
King Volume Records
King Volume Records is the independent label that released Peasant Rising.
The details
Monks disguises his identity by performing with Netherwilds under a pseudonym, and several Netherwilds band members also play in his nu-metal band Klokwise. Peasant Rising is available for purchase on Bandcamp.
Timeline
2024: Tokyo Police Club wrapped up their run.
October 9, 2026: Netherwilds released Peasant Rising via King Volume Records.
Alternative
Peasant Rising is sold directly through Bandcamp alongside its streaming release, a direct-to-fan model that lets independent projects like Netherwilds keep sales revenue closer to the artist. The alias-driven project also echoes the long tradition of musicians using side projects to explore sounds outside their main bands.
Listeners can stream Peasant Rising on streaming platforms or buy the album directly from Bandcamp. The Bandcamp purchase option gives fans a direct way to support the release.
The takeaway
Independent releases from established musicians can find audiences through alternate identities and direct-sales platforms. Fans interested in the project can check Netherwilds' streaming profiles or Bandcamp page to follow new material.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Exclaim.
