Reptilian Records presents L1V3 S1CK0 L0V3 F3ST, the new album by New York City band Cronies.
L1V3 S1CK0 L0V3 F3ST will be released October 20th on Reptilian – the latest feather in the cap of the Texas (by way of Baltimore) label that counts Dwarves and Chat Pile amongst the highlights of its 33-year history.
Stream first single "Rentboy," here: https://reptilianrecords.bandcamp.com/album/l1v3-s1ck0-l0v3-f3st
Pre-order L1V3 S1CK0 L0V3 F3ST, here: http://www.reptilianrecords.com/products/748722
First single "Rentboy" absolutely captivates. Building over four and a half minutes, the song bursts with attitude and stadium-size hooks, spewed across a slow groove. A fresh, young take on '90s stylings, it hits like a maniacal new re-imagining of early Rage Against The Machine.
As hard as "Rentboy" goes, this anthem is just one of eight, equally banging bangers. There are no misses on L1V3 S1CK0 L0V3 F3ST.
The formula is golden. With one hand, Cronies offers euphoric melodies and unapologetic bounce; with the other, scorched tones and unhinged vocals. One hand welcomes you in, the other goes for the throat. "I see Cronies as being the trainer," says vocalist Brad Hoyt. "The listener is the dog whose nose we’re pushing into the shit."
The balance of the catchy and the abrasive in Cronies' psychedelic grunge brings to mind Helmet, Nirvana, and Butthole Surfers, but bassist/vocalist Shea Glasheen reminds us that Cronies is a band of the here and now: "I definitely take some influence from '90s artists but I'd say my peers in the NYC music scene influence me more than anyone. I think now, I hear everything I've been taught by my good friends. That's what I hold the most dear to my songwriting."
Indeed, the band shines amidst NYC's current scene of forward-thinking noise-punks – bands like Show Me The Body and Venus Twins. And beyond NYC, beyond the "underground," fans of current superstars Turnstile and Idles might very well find something to love as well.
Speaking about his lyrics, Hoyt backs Glasheen's assertion that Cronies is a band of today; his words are grounded in the experience of living in America in 2023. He states: "For this release, I wanted to focus my lyrics more on what is worth hating in my external, not internal, world. Cultural mobilizations against media and ideologies deemed dangerous; all from those who willfully do nothing to protect vulnerable groups against real world violence. Worship for rich politicians and celebrities, often by those who bemoan wealth inequality and social division. Being told from childhood that your country is the global standard of opportunity, by the very figures who benefit to see people suffocating and want you pushed to a state of total immobility. I just wanted to lash out at any of the topically blatant, violent contradictions of American culture, rather than myself."
L1V3 S1CK0 L0V3 F3ST is Cronies' second full-length, following a self-titled 2021 album and three EPs. Like its predecessors, the album was recorded by "Toppy," the father of Cronies members Sam and Jack Carillo.
The band kicks off a US tour on Friday, October 13th, including a stop at the nation's preeminent noise rock fest, No Coast Fest.
Tour:
Oct 13 - Baltimore, MD - Holy Frijoles
Oct 15 - Harrisonburg, VA - Crayola House
Oct 16 - Charlotte, NC - Milestone Club
Oct 17 - Atlanta, GA - Innerspace
Oct 18 - New Orleans, LA - Gasa Gasa
L1V3 S1CK0 L0V3 F3ST will be released October 20th on Reptilian – the latest feather in the cap of the Texas (by way of Baltimore) label that counts Dwarves and Chat Pile amongst the highlights of its 33-year history.
Stream first single "Rentboy," here: https://reptilianrecords.bandcamp.com/album/l1v3-s1ck0-l0v3-f3st
Pre-order L1V3 S1CK0 L0V3 F3ST, here: http://www.reptilianrecords.com/products/748722
First single "Rentboy" absolutely captivates. Building over four and a half minutes, the song bursts with attitude and stadium-size hooks, spewed across a slow groove. A fresh, young take on '90s stylings, it hits like a maniacal new re-imagining of early Rage Against The Machine.
As hard as "Rentboy" goes, this anthem is just one of eight, equally banging bangers. There are no misses on L1V3 S1CK0 L0V3 F3ST.
The formula is golden. With one hand, Cronies offers euphoric melodies and unapologetic bounce; with the other, scorched tones and unhinged vocals. One hand welcomes you in, the other goes for the throat. "I see Cronies as being the trainer," says vocalist Brad Hoyt. "The listener is the dog whose nose we’re pushing into the shit."
The balance of the catchy and the abrasive in Cronies' psychedelic grunge brings to mind Helmet, Nirvana, and Butthole Surfers, but bassist/vocalist Shea Glasheen reminds us that Cronies is a band of the here and now: "I definitely take some influence from '90s artists but I'd say my peers in the NYC music scene influence me more than anyone. I think now, I hear everything I've been taught by my good friends. That's what I hold the most dear to my songwriting."
Indeed, the band shines amidst NYC's current scene of forward-thinking noise-punks – bands like Show Me The Body and Venus Twins. And beyond NYC, beyond the "underground," fans of current superstars Turnstile and Idles might very well find something to love as well.
Speaking about his lyrics, Hoyt backs Glasheen's assertion that Cronies is a band of today; his words are grounded in the experience of living in America in 2023. He states: "For this release, I wanted to focus my lyrics more on what is worth hating in my external, not internal, world. Cultural mobilizations against media and ideologies deemed dangerous; all from those who willfully do nothing to protect vulnerable groups against real world violence. Worship for rich politicians and celebrities, often by those who bemoan wealth inequality and social division. Being told from childhood that your country is the global standard of opportunity, by the very figures who benefit to see people suffocating and want you pushed to a state of total immobility. I just wanted to lash out at any of the topically blatant, violent contradictions of American culture, rather than myself."
L1V3 S1CK0 L0V3 F3ST is Cronies' second full-length, following a self-titled 2021 album and three EPs. Like its predecessors, the album was recorded by "Toppy," the father of Cronies members Sam and Jack Carillo.
The band kicks off a US tour on Friday, October 13th, including a stop at the nation's preeminent noise rock fest, No Coast Fest.
Tour:
Oct 13 - Baltimore, MD - Holy Frijoles
Oct 15 - Harrisonburg, VA - Crayola House
Oct 16 - Charlotte, NC - Milestone Club
Oct 17 - Atlanta, GA - Innerspace
Oct 18 - New Orleans, LA - Gasa Gasa
Oct 20 - Denton, TX - No Coast Fest (RECORD RELEASE SHOW)
Oct 21 - Austin, TX - Swandive
Oct 23 - Lawrence, KS - Replay Lounge
Oct 24 - Kansas City, MO - Farewell
Oct 25 - Chicago, IL - Fallen Log
Oct 26 - Columbus, OH - Half Baked
Tracklist:
1) 400 Blows
2) Ice Pop (Tastes Like Love)
3) Hose in the Sand
4) Rentboy
5) Hot Test Sour Mash
6) A Simple Case of a Wrenched Back
7) Come Down and Dig
8) Acid Western from the Heart
Lineup:
Brad Hoyt - vocals, guitar, electronics
Shea Glasheen - vocals, bass, samples
Sam Carillo - guitar, bass
Jack Carillo - drums, percussion, samples
Links:
https://instagram.com/croniesny/
https://croniesny.bandcamp.com/
Oct 21 - Austin, TX - Swandive
Oct 23 - Lawrence, KS - Replay Lounge
Oct 24 - Kansas City, MO - Farewell
Oct 25 - Chicago, IL - Fallen Log
Oct 26 - Columbus, OH - Half Baked
Tracklist:
1) 400 Blows
2) Ice Pop (Tastes Like Love)
3) Hose in the Sand
4) Rentboy
5) Hot Test Sour Mash
6) A Simple Case of a Wrenched Back
7) Come Down and Dig
8) Acid Western from the Heart
Lineup:
Brad Hoyt - vocals, guitar, electronics
Shea Glasheen - vocals, bass, samples
Sam Carillo - guitar, bass
Jack Carillo - drums, percussion, samples
Links:
https://instagram.com/croniesny/
https://croniesny.bandcamp.com/
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