At long last, the behemoth debut LP from Stickers, Swollen, is officially out in the world. It is big and beautiful and weird and heavy; an emblem of empathy punk from the slapping, unsettling rhythm of “Jump Rope” to the comparatively hazy swoon of “BJ”. If ever you have loved saxophone-tinged pop, avant-punk, howling vocals, … Continue reading
It’s heeeeere…. After months of anticipation, Stickers are ready to let Swollen out of its womb and will celebrate the release of their debut LP tonight at the Black Lodge in Seattle. The show has been expanded to include a shorter bonus lineup at the Victory Lounge as well. All deets and set times below! … Continue reading
At the crux of Stickers‘ upcoming debut LP, Swollen, is the pulsing heart of “Sacajawea” — a song devoted entirely to its namesake that offers a darker side to her historical narrative. A mournful saxophone line provides a backdrop to Gabi Page-Fort’s menacing vocal delivery, which does nothing but build until it splits right open. … Continue reading
Attn, West Coast! Wimps are headed your way in August (especially you, California) for a Summer Vacation tour guaranteed to be full of sun, fun, and hot dog buns. Once back in the realm of Washington, they’ll play one of KEXP’s Concerts at the Mural in Seattle Center before trekking on over to Total Fest … Continue reading
Having shared the details of their album release show, Stickers have now announced a handful of dates with Sub Pop’s most masterful misanthropes, Pissed Jeans. Both crews of avant-shredders will meet up at Barboza to kick things off on 11/1. These will be the first Stickers dates outside of Seattle in support of their upcoming … Continue reading
Having just recently returned from their inaugural tour, Web of Sunsets will return to the road in late September for a tour with synthpop act (and fellow Twin Cities resident) Poliça. After kicking things off in Oklahoma, both bands will traverse the Midwest, South, and Southwest prior to making their way up the West Coast. … Continue reading
Following up last month’s premiere for “Outlet,” Stickers have now shared a new video for the song. Premiered earlier today by Impose, “Outlet” is a highly stylized psychedelic journey through the mind of director (and Stickers guitarist) Colin Dawson. A lo-fi, stoner dream throwback to an era of VHS mashups and MTV cameos, it features … Continue reading
Yesterday, City Pages / Gimme Noise shared the first video from Web of Sunsets‘ debut LP, Room of Monsters, released earlier this year. The dreamy collage of pastoral, camera-flare visuals was shot and assembled by Andrew Stewart, and set to the mellow lullaby tune of “Wildflowers.” Click the image below to watch the video. Tonight, … Continue reading
The newest release from Web of Sunsets is out in the world today, just a few days before the start of their US tour. Already touted by Impose as “the band that delivers the gift of an endless dusk to last all night,” and one that “inspire[s] all through the sad times, good times, bad … Continue reading
Today, Minneapolis trio Web of Sunsets return with both new material and the announcement of their first US tour. First up is the Gin Tapes EP, assembled in rapid fire following the release of the band’s debut LP earlier this year. Recorded again with Neil Weir at the Old Blackberry Way, these four tracks retain … Continue reading
