Coachwhips was an American garage rock ensemble from San Francisco established in 2001. They achieved professional recognition for a musical style characterized by stripped-down garage rock and noise rock and for completely unintelligible lyrics. The ensemble was founded by the vocalist and guitarist John Dwyer, the drummer John Harlow, and the musician Mary Ann McNamara. Their recording career began with the debut studio recording Hands on the Controls (2002) followed by the studio recording Get Yer Body Next Ta Mine (2002). Coachwhips achieved professional recognition for a lineup change in 2003 with the addition of the drummer Matt Hartman and the musician Val-Tronic. Their discography included the studio recording Bangers Versus Fuckers (2003) and the live recording Peanut Butter and Jelly Live at the Ginger Minge (2005) released on the label Narnack Records. The ensemble became inactive in 2005. They achieved professional recognition for the compilation recording Double Death (2006) containing rarities and b-sides.
