A.R.E. Weapons has been played on NTS in shows including Meuko! Meuko!, featured first on 21 August 2017. Songs played include Black Mercedes and Fuck You Pay Me.

A.R.E. Weapons is an electro/punk band from New York City. They were formed in 1999 by Matthew McAuley, Brain McPeck and Ryan Noel. In 2002 Paul Sevigny join the band as keyboard player/manager. In 2004 bassist Ryan Noel passed away. When drummer Erik Rapin was added in 2004 they achieved their current line-up as a 4-piece.