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
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
MPR photo by Nate Ryan Following the release of their debut LP, Room of Monsters, Minneapolis trio Web of Sunsets have been rolling through local radio stations to play live sets of their acid country and chat about the new record. Listen (and watch!) as they perform in-studios at both Radio K and The Current … Continue reading
America, rejoice! The sardonic-yet-lovable Seattle outfit Wimps have returned with a tour itinerary that will take them across the US for the first time throughout the month of August, freshly dubbed the “Certain Deaf Tour,” which kicks off this Friday in Portland. All tour dates can be found in the epic poster above and also … Continue reading
Web of Sunsets paid a visit to KUOM a couple weeks ago, and the 4-track session is now streaming online. Get cosmic with the live sesh, then take a peek at the band performing “Desert Flowers” (previously unreleased). The band’s debut “Fool’s Melodies” 7″ is still available, stay tuned for upcoming tour dates. Continue reading
That’s right. THAT’S RIGHT! This epic show is happening tonight at the eponymous Black Lodge and will also feature Seattle’s own psychedelic wailers Night Beats, the heated spurts of Unnatural Helpers, and Fuzz (aka Ty Segall’s new thang). Doors at 9pm – come out early as Wimps play first! Poster by CMR. Continue reading
Wimps have shared a spastic new video for “Repeat,” the title track of their debut LP, which premiered earlier today on Impose. Featuring 5,500+ of Wimps’ favorite things, each shape corresponds to every note of each instrument being played to create a veritable hive of geometry over the many faces of Wimps. Simple, no? Edited … Continue reading
