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We’ll release Banner Pilot’s fourth full length, Souvenir, on April 15th! Back at the helm is producer Jacques Wait (Prince, Off With Their Heads, Soul Asylum) over at The Terrarium. Souvenir displays a touch of Banner Pilot’s musical influences like Jawbreaker, Superchunk and early Replacements, but showcases their evolution into a more complex band compositionally. True to their Midwestern pop sensibilities, Souvenir shines with hooks both instant and subtle, melded into sturdy song structures and braided together with Banner Pilot’s signature introspective lyrics. Containing twelve well-rounded tunes, Souvenir exhibits a perfect amalgamation of the band’s two previous albums, Heart Beats...
We started pre-orders on the kick ass Strung Out Volume One Box Set as well as the individual reissues, all completely remixed! The real gem in this set—in the works for a decade (!!!)—is the first-ever Strung Out DVD! You get a full 2012 concert where they performed the Suburban and Twisted albums in their entirety, all professionally filmed and recorded, and that’s just the start. There’s a TON of footage from the ‘90s: shows, tour antics, interviews, behind the scenes stuff; a veritable treasure trove of classic Strung Out.
MAD CADDIES are back and just finished recording a brand new full length! For the first time in seven years, they’ll be properly touring the states; check out an exclusive interview with singer Chuck Robertson and view all their tour dates here. Then, head to New Noise who are currently hosting a contest where you can win a signed poster and tickets to an upcoming show. Tour starts today, so don’t delay! And look out for news on the album very soon!
SUNDOWNER’s brand new video is premiering at Alternative Press. Culled from the latest album, Neon Fiction, watch the video for “Life in the Embers” here and read what Chris McCaughan had to say about filming it below! I met up with filmmaker Jonathan Yi when I was on the east coast a few months back. He cruised with me down to Philly for a show. This video for Life in the Embers was born out of the footage he shot on the trip. Just a guy in a rental car with a guitar in the trunk.
