"Generator," the new single by Scrunchies, is streaming now on all platforms. The track is the third single form the Minneapolis band's upcoming new album, Colossal, out August 23rd on Learning Curve Records.
Stream the official music video, created in collaboration with Los Angeles-based "dance aerobics celebration" Pony Sweat, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7qzcL_0csk
Pre-order Colossal, here: https://lcrdistro.com/products/scrunchies-colossal-copy
One of the final albums to be recorded and mixed by the great Steve Albini, Scrunchies' third album Colossal is a rockin' slab of post-riot grrrl songcraft that lands in the same garage as Mannequin Pussy, Screaming Females, and Sleater-Kinney. Colossal is an "AAA" production – recorded, mixed, and mastered entirely with analog gear and tape. The album was mastered by Greg Obis (Deeper, Dehd).
Bandcamp Daily describes the sound as "songs that channel grunge, art rock, and post-punk... raw rock ‘n’ roll with a distinct pop influence" in its new article, "The New Faces & Voices in the Minneapolis Punk Scene": https://daily.bandcamp.com/scene-report/minneapolis-twin-cities-punk-scene-report
While Scrunchies are being hailed as "new faces," the members have been entrenched in Minneapolis' thriving DIY scene for decades. Notably, vocalist/guitarist Laura Larson was a member of Kitten Forever, the long-running Minneapolis band with releases on Atlas Chair, the label founded by JD Samson (Le Tigre).
Larson offers this statement about the "Generator" video: "Pony Sweat is a 'fiercely non-competitive dance aerobics practice.' Based in LA, they dance to everything from Bjork to Bikini Kill in inclusive, imperfect, celebratory movement. I found out about Pony Sweat through my previous band Kitten Forever, who is frequently featured on Pony Sweat playlists. I was immediately thrilled at their 'fuck the moves' mentality and value of all bodies finding joy through dancing to more unconventional workout music. I have always loved dancing and credit it with allowing me to find a comfortable truce with my brain and body after growing up in the hellscape of diet culture. Pony Sweat’s values are so aligned with Scrunchies' in finding liberation through whatever physicality we can bring to a space in the moment. We’re all so honored that Emilia choreographed this routine for 'Generator' and are so grateful to all of the Ponies who dance with us!"
With Colossal dropping August 23rd, the band will embark on a US tour the following week:
Aug 31 - Chicago, IL @ Liar's Club
Sep 1 - Cincinnati, OH @ MOTR Pub
Sep 2 - Dayton, OH @ Blind Rage Records
Sep 3 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Roboto Project
Sep 4 - Brooklyn, NY @ Baby's All Right
Sep 5 - Washington, DC @ Slash Run
Sep 6 - Philadelphia, PA @ God's Auto Body
Sep 7 - Richmond, VA @ Garden Grove
Sep 8 - Asheville, NC @ 27 Club
Sep 9 - Louisville, KY @ Portal
Sep 10 - Memphis, TN @ Hi Tone
Sep 11 - St Louis, MO @ Sink Hole
Sep 12 - Kansas City, MO @ Howdy
Sep 20 - Madison, WI @ Gamma Ray
More info: https://thechainworld.blogspot.com/2024/06/scrunchies-colossal.html
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