WATCH: Death Valley Girls – ‘Disaster (Is What We’re After)’

Fans of Iggy Pop are going to approve of Death Valley Girls‘ new video for their latest single, ‘Disaster (Is What We’re After)’. The Los Angeles “doom boogie/dystopian punk/occult glam rockers” have shared the visuals featuring the icon, alongside the news they’ll be releasing their third studio album, Darkness Rains, on October 5th via Suicide Squeeze.

The ‘Disaster (Is What We’re After)’ video, directed by Kansas Bowling and shot on 16mm film, is a recreation of the famous Andy Warhol Eating a Hamburger short film, but starring Iggy Pop, eating a burger, listening to Death Valley Girls (which he proudly proclaims at the end).

“We’re strong believers in opti-mysticism and connecting with people through rock n’ roll” Death Valley Girls say of their collaboration with Iggy. “Having Iggy dig our music was more than amazing for us. When Kansas told us she had a dream about recreating the ‘Andy Warhol Eating a Hamburger’ short film but with Iggy starring for our music video, we were cautiously excited about the possibility. Next thing we know we’re in Miami with Iggy himself, and a rock n’ roll dream became reality!”

Death Valley Girls consists of vocalist & multi-instrumentalist Bonnie Bloomgarden and guitarist Larry Schemel, as well as a plethora of like-minded compatriots who can fit their lives around the band’s relentless touring schedule (and in the back of the van). On their third album Darkness Rains, they’re joined by bassist Alana Amram, drummer Laura Harris, and guests like Shannon Lay, The Kid (Laura Kelsey), members of The Make Up, The Shivas, and Moaning.

On their latest single, thundering bass lines and riotous guitar riffs combine to beckon disaster in classic rock style. It reflects the band’s ethos perfectly: “Embrace the darkness and don’t fear the Reaper”. Watch the video for ‘Disaster (Is What We’re After)’ below and follow Death Valley Girls on Facebook for more updates.

Pre-order your copy of Death Valley Girls’ Darkness Rains here.
(The first vinyl pressing is limited to 1,500 copies. Both the cassette and vinyl include digital downloads.)

Photo credit: Michael Haight

Kate Crudgington
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WATCH: Anteros – ‘Call Your Mother’

Anteros have delivered another shimmering indie-pop gem in the form of ‘Call Your Mother’, with a sweltering new video to accompany it. Released via Distiller Records and produced by Charlie Andrew (Alt-J, Marika Hackman, Bloc Party), the track fluctuates between heartfelt youth and heady fun.

The video is the first in a series of short films shot in Marrakech, co-directed by frontwoman Laura Hayden and creative director Bella Howard (Lana Del Rey, Charli XCX, HAIM.) Speaking about the inspiration behind the video, Laura says: “Growing up, leaving home, the first taste of freedom is the sweetest. It leaves a bitter taste in your mouth. Confusion, mess, self-awareness, little big disasters, discovering the grey area. Having to stew there for a while. Communication, self-reflection, the BIG picture, the small ones that get you there. Where to look? What happens next? Excitement. Melancholy. You stand still, you move on. You build your own home.”

Anteros have been busy playing live shows alongside the likes of Two Door Cinema Club, Sundara Karma and Circa Waves – as well as appearing as guests on one of our previous Get In Her Ears radio shows! Expect plenty more new music from the band in the coming months, with their debut album set for release in 2019. The four-piece have also announced a new UK headline tour for October, including a date at The Garage in London.

Watch the video for ‘Call Your Mother’ below and follow Anteros on Facebook for more updates.

Anteros 2018 UK Live Dates
Oct 10th – Sticky Mike’s Frog Bar, Brighton
Oct 11th – The Garage, London
Oct 12th – Rough Trade, Bristol
Oct 14th – Soup Kitchen, Manchester
Oct 15th – King Tut’s, Glasgow
Oct 16th – The Wardrobe, Leeds
Oct 17th – Rough Trade, Nottingham

Kate Crudgington
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Track Of The Day: Sextile – ‘Spun’

Prepare to lose your head to Sextile‘s latest track ‘Spun’. The L.A based duo have announced the release of their brand new EP titled 3, which is set to drop on September 14th via Felte, marking the start of their European tour.

‘Spun’ is two minutes of abrasive synths and punk-like vocals, buzzing with Sextile’s trademark electronic intensity. After numerous lineup changes since their inception in 2015, the now two-piece comprised of Brady Keehn and Melissa Scaduto have shifted toward a minimalist approach, favouring synths over guitars. Their new EP was recorded in Los Angeles at their home and practice space using a KORG MS-10, a sequencer, a Fender Stratocaster, a LinnDrum, and various percussion instruments.

With a “sonic palette that mirrors the chaos of the modern industrial era” Sextile are punk in their vision and trailblazing in their sound and performance. Listen to ‘Spun’ below and follow the band on Facebook for more updates.

Pre-order Sextile’s upcoming EP 3 here.

Sextile UK Live Dates 2018
Sept 13 Glasgow, UK @ Broadcast
Sept 14 Newcastle, UK @ Underground
Sept 15 Manchester, UK @ Soup Kitchen
Sept 16 Birmingham @ The Cuban Embassy
Sept 18 London, UK @ Electrowerkz
Sept 19 Brighton, UK @ Hope & Ruin
Sept 20 Portsmouth, UK @ The Edge Of The Wedge
Sept 21 Le Havre, FR @ Mc Daids
Sept 22 Angers, FR @ Levitation Festival
Sept 23 Lyon, FR @ Le Farmer
Sept 24 Limoges, FR @ El doggo
Sept 25 Landgraaf, NL @ Oefenbunker
Sept 26 Antwerp, BE @ TRIX
Sept 27 Paris, FR @ La Station
Sept 28 Hamburg, DE @ Karatekeller
Sept 29 Berlin, DE @ Urban Spree

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Track Of The Day: Peach Club – ‘Boy In A Band’

I first became aware of Norwich Riot Grrrls Peach Club seeing them support The Tuts at The George Tavern a couple of years back, and have been pretty much blown away by everything I’ve heard from them since. Now, following the release of their second EP, Cherry Baby, earlier this year, they’ve released a powerfully seething new single.

Delivering an important message with a tongue-in cheek wit, ‘Boy In A Band’ is a gritty, raging attack on those ‘boys in bands’ that we’ve all come across; those disgusting guys who use their self-proclaimed ‘fame’ to take advantage of young women.

With a raw ferocity, thrashing hooks and driving beats, ‘Boy In A Band’ builds with a frenzied energy to a riotous anthem, blasting into the ears with a racing sense of urgency. And rightly so. We need voices like Peach Club’s now more than ever; a voice that gives motivation and inspiration to girls and women to speak out and be heard in order to prevent the damaging actions of certain boys in bands continuing to be swept under the carpet (or even accepted as the norm) within the music industry.

Channelling anger into a wonderful outpouring of raucous energy, and with exceptionally powerful lyrics like “Why don’t we go back to my tour van? Doesn’t matter that you’re a little girl and that I’m a man! / I’ll take advantage, I’ll make you feel small
and then I’ll deny it all…” , ‘Boy In A Band’ is the song we all need to hear this summer.

 

 

And don’t miss Peach Club headlining for our Blogtober event at The Finsbury on 12th October – we can’t wait!

Mari Lane
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