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
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
Tonight in Seattle, Wimps will join a reunited Fe Fi Fo Fums, Coconut Coolouts, and Unnatural Helpers in playing a benefit for the one and only Betsy Hansen (of Radar Hair & Records fame), while also celebrating the 10th anniversary of the very best show on KEXP, Sonic Reducer. If you live in or anywhere … Continue reading
Wimps play Seattle tonight at the Sunset Tavern in a lineup sponsored by KEXP’s Audioasis, with all proceeds to benefit Food Lifeline. This is what some might refer to as a win/win. Full showcase and set times are: 10:00 PM – Wimps 10:45 PM – Dude York 11:30 PM – Stephanie 12:15 AM – Don’t … Continue reading
