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NEWS : TUE, JUL 22, 2025 at 7:00 AM

Nation of Language Shares New Single “Under the Water”

Today, Tuesday, July 22nd, Nation of Language is sharing the pulsating and gorgeous track “Under the Water,” a new offering from Dance Called Memory, their forthcoming Sub Pop debut.

Nation of Language’s Ian Devaney offers this on the song, “This was the last one to make the cut before we turned the record in. We’d always had a lot of enthusiasm for the track, but the studio schedule had gotten a bit unwieldy over the holidays and an arbitrary deadline had been set to be done with LP4 prior to leaving for a January tour in Australia supporting IDLES. As such we’d turned in the final album mixes for mastering before getting on the plane and I’d resigned myself to saving ‘Under the Water’ for some subsequent release down the line. But somewhere over the Pacific Ocean while trying to sequence the album clarity set in that despite our love for rigid adherence to the production calendar, we wanted it on there. So before soundchecks on the other side of the planet we hooked up all the synths we’d brought with us in the greenroom, remotely concocting the version you hear now. If it somehow sounds distinctly of the southern hemisphere, now you’ll all know why.”

Nation of Language’s previously announced international headlining tour dates in North America, the EU, and the UK for the fall of 2025 begin on Wednesday, August 20th in Brattleboro, VT at The Stone Church and currently run through Friday, November 28th in Lisbon, PT at LAV. Highlights for this tour include Nation of Language’s three hometown album release shows at the Warsaw in Brooklyn, NY (Sep. 18th-20th), and their largest UK and EU headline appearances to date at The Roundhouse in London (Nov.8th) and Columbiahalle in Berlin (Nov. 21st).

Support for the North American and UK/EU shows will come from Safe Mind (Aug. 21st-23rd), Deathwish Inc.’s Greet Death (Sep. 20th-Oct. 5th), Sub Pop labelmates Deeper (Oct.16th-30th), and Partisan Records act Westerman (Oct. 8th-16th + Nov. 8th-22nd).

Preceding the late summer/fall headline run, Nation of Language will also support Death Cab For Cutie on its Plans: 20th Anniversary Tour in Seattle at the Climate Pledge Arena (Thu. Jul. 31st + Sat. Aug. 2nd) and in Chicago at Chicago Theatre (Tue. Aug. 5th + Wed. Aug. 5th).

Nation of Language
Summer 2025 Support Shows w/ Death Cab for Cutie
Thu. Jul. 31 - Seattle, WA - Climate Pledge Arena **
Sat. Aug. 02 - Seattle, WA - Climate Pledge Arena ** [Sold Out]
Tue. Aug. 05 - Chicago, IL - Chicago Theater ** [Sold Out]
Wed. Aug. 06 - Chicago, IL - Chicago Theater ** [Sold Out]

August - October 2025
North American Headline Shows
Wed. Aug. 20 - Brattleboro, VT - The Stone Church
Thu. Aug. 21 - Hamden, CT - Space Ballroom !
Fri. Aug. 22 - Woodstock, NY - Bearsville Theater !
Sat. Aug. 23 - Portland, ME - State Theatre !
Thu. Sep. 18 - Brooklyn, NY - Warsaw %
Fri. Sep. 19 - Brooklyn, NY - Warsaw +
Sat. Sep. 20 - Brooklyn, NY - Warsaw #
Sun. Sep. 21 - Boston, MA - Royale #
Tue. Sep. 23 - Detroit, MI - The Majestic #
Wed. Sep. 24 - Chicago, IL - Thalia Hall #
Fri. Sep. 26 - Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue #
Sat. Sep. 27 - Milwaukee, WI - Turner Hall Ballroom #
Mon. Sep. 29 - Omaha, NE - Slowdown #
Tue. Sep. 30 - Kansas City, MO - The Truman #
Thu. Oct. 02 - Denver, CO - The Gothic Theatre #
Sat. Oct. 04 - Boise, ID - Knitting Factory #
Sun. Oct. 05 - Missoula, MT - Top Hat #
Wed. Oct. 08 - Vancouver, BC - The Pearl ^
Sun. Oct. 11 - Portland, OR - Revolution Hall ^
Mon. Oct. 13 - San Francisco. CA - The Fillmore ^
Wed. Oct. 15 - Los Angeles, CA - The Fonda Theater ^
Thu. Oct. 16 - Los Angeles, CA - The Fonda Theater *
Fri. Oct. 17 - San Diego, CA - Music Box *
Tue. Oct. 21 - Austin, TX - Mohawk *
Wed. Oct. 22 - Dallas, TX - The Studio at The Bomb Factory *
Thu. Oct. 24 - Houston, TX - White Oak Music Hall *
Sat. Oct. 25 - Atlanta, GA - Variety Playhouse *
Sun. Oct. 26 - Chapel Hill, NC - Cat’s Cradle *
Mon. Oct. 27 - Richmond, VA - The Broadberry *
Wed. Oct. 29 - Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer *
Thu. Oct. 30 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club *

November 2025
UK/EU Headlining Shows
Thu. Nov. 06 - Dublin, IE - Opium $
Fri. Nov. 07 - Dublin, IE - Opium $ [Sold Out]
Sat. Nov. 08 - Manchester, UK - O2 Ritz Manchester ^
Sun. Nov. 09 - Glasgow, UK - St. Luke’s ^
Tue. Nov. 11 - Cardiff, UK - Tramshed ^
Wed. Nov. 12 - London, UK - The Roundhouse ^
Fri. Nov. 14 - Paris, FR - Elysee Montmartre ^
Sat. Nov. 15 - Amsterdam, NL - Melkweg ^
Sun. Nov. 16 - Nijmegen, NL - Doornroosje ^
Tue. Nov. 18 - Cologne, DE - Gloria ^
Wed. Nov. 19 - Hamburg, DE - Uebel & Gefährlich ^
Fri. Nov. 21 - Berlin, DE - Columbiahalle ^
Sat. Nov. 22 - Munich, DE - Technikum ^
Sun. Nov. 23 - Milan, IT - Magazzini Generali
Wed. Nov. 26 - Barcelona, ES - Razzmatazz
Thu. Nov. 27 - Madrid, ES - La Riviera
Fri. Nov. 28 - Lisbon, PT - LAV

** w/ Death Cab For Cutie
! w/ Safe Mind
# w/ Greet Death
* w/ Deeper
^ w/ Westerman
+ w/ Horse Jumper of Love
% w/ A. Savage
$ w/ Telekura

Nation of Language previewed the release of Dance Called Memory with current radio single “Inept Apollo” in April by sharing the dioramic official video, also directed by John MacKay. The song recently hit #18 on the Billboard AAA chart (week of July 19th).

Nation of Language’s Dance Called Memory was recorded, produced, and mixed by returning producer and collaborator Nick Millhiser in New York City and was mastered by Heba Kadry in Brooklyn. Dance Called Memory also features the previously mentioned “Inept Apollo” and “Under the Water,” along with highlights “In Your Head,” “Silhouette,” and “I’m Not Ready for the Change.”

Dance Called Memory is available to preorder on CD/LP/all DSPs from Sub Pop. LP purchases from Nation of Language’s Offical Webstore, megamart.subpop.com in North America, MM2 in the UK + EU, your local record store, and directly from the band at their live shows will receive the limited “Loser” Edition on Clear + Black & Blue Hi-Melt (NA), Clear Blue w/ White Hi-Melt (Band Web Exclusive) or Corona Red/White (UK/EU) vinyl. There will also be special color variants available, including Rough Trade (UK) and Urban Outfitters (US) (all vinyl color editions whilst stock lasts!).

What People Are Saying About Nation of Language:
“An instantly appealing synthpop track, melodic and understated. It’s a grower.” [“Inept Apollo”] BROOKLYN VEGAN

“The New York trio capture the tension between the need for creative expression and its futility by offering some romantic, rejuvenating synth pop.” [“Inept Apollo”] “100 Best Songs of 2025 (So Far),” Consequence of Sound

“‘Inept Apollo’ feels like a Gary Numan-meets-Devo-meets-A.G. Cook fever dream. The synths are punchier than ever, the melodies danceable, the vocals mysterious and enticing. The song shapeshifts as it unfolds, becoming its own reflection of the creative process.” “Best New Songs,” PASTE

“There is something instantly transportive about Ian Richard Devaney’s voice, which leaps with an operatic ease, yet maintains a soft-focus diaphanousness as it curls around lyrical transmissions just vague enough to feel applicable to any situation.” [“Inept Apollo”] “Staff Pick,” EXCLAIM!

“It’s a blinky synth track with a rickety drum-machine beat and a whole lot of dreamy effects on the vocals and guitars. I’d say it fills up a room quite pleasantly.” [“I’m Not Ready for the Change”] STEREOGUM

“…shades of my bloody valentine adorn the guitars, while the jagged post-punk aspects are illuminated with Human League style synths.” [“I’m Not Ready for the Change”] CLASH

Nation of Language
Dance Called Memory

Tracklisting:
1. Can’t Face Another One
2. In Another Life
3. Silhouette
4. Now That You’re Gone
5. I’m Not Ready for the Change
6. Can You Reach Me
7. Inept Apollo
8. Under the Water
9. In Your Head
10. Nights of Weight

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NEWS : THU, JUL 17, 2025 at 7:00 AM

Sub Pop to Release Six Finger Satellite’s Severe Exposure: Deluxe Edition, an Expanded 30th Anniversary Version of the Landmark Album, Worldwide on September 12th, 2025

On Friday, September 12th, 2025, Sub Pop will release the 30th anniversary edition of Six Finger Satellite’s sophomore effort, Severe Exposure, as an expanded double-LP. In addition to the original recording, Severe Exposure: Deluxe Edition includes a bonus 12” of the 1994 Machine Cuisine EP, and a download of 17 additional songs, including rare singles, compilation tracks, and unreleased material. All the material has been freshly mastered by JJ Golden, and the vinyl is packaged in a lovely slipcase with individual jackets for each LP.

Severe Exposure would go on to become Six Finger Satellite’s best-selling album to date, which the band recorded at their own studio, The Parlour, in Providence, Rhode Island.

Formed in 1990 in Providence, Rhode Island by J. Ryan (singer/keyboards), John MacLean (guitar), Peter Phillips (guitar), Chris Dixon (bass), and Rick Pelletier (drums), Six Finger Satellite quickly signed to Sub Pop for the Weapon EP. Shortly thereafter, they released their landmark 1993 debut, The Pigeon Is the Most Popular Bird, and then, in 1995, Severe Exposure.

Severe Exposure foreshadowed the early ‘00s revival of post-punk and synth-oriented rock by adding synths to the band’s caustic, tense post-punk sound. All Music called the album, “Herky-jerky pandemonium rife with buzzing guitars and spooky, deliberately melodramatic synth and Moog lines, Severe Exposure is filled with tight, paranoid riffs that fulfills the deepest wish of anyone who ever wanted to find out what the unholy progeny of Big Black and Devo would sound like.” Trouser Press wrote that “‘Rabies (Baby’s Got The)’ and ‘Simian Fever’ are animal aggressive and messy, while sharing the synthetic digitone lusts of new wave.” The SF Weekly praised it as “a party record, the kind you slip on at that inevitable point when you want ‘certain people’ to head home.” Chunklet doubles down on the album’s festive vibe: “Severe Exposure is a guaranteed party…”

Severe Exposure: Deluxe Edition is now available to preorder from Sub Pop. LP preorders from megamart.subpop.com, Mega Mart Europe, and select independent retailers will receive the limited Loser Edition on Coke Bottle Clear & Transparent Orange (the EU edition is limited to 1k copies).

Severe Exposure: Deluxe Edition follows the 2023 deluxe reissue of The Pigeon is the Most Popular Bird, also out now on Sub Pop.

Six Finger Satellite
Severe Exposure: 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition
Album Art Download

1. Bad Comrade
2. Parlour Games
3. White Queen to Black Night
4. Pulling a Train
5. Simian Fever
6. Cock Fight
7. Dark Companion
8. Where Humans Go
9. Rabies (Baby’s Got The)
10. Board the Bus
11. Love (Via Machine)
12. Blue Melodica
13. The Magic Bus
14. Hans Pocketwatch
15. The Well-Tempered Monkey
16. Like to Get to Know You
17. The Greek Arts
18. White Temples
19. Untitled Instrumental*
20. Fisher of Men*
21. 2MuchKungFu*
22. EV365a*
23. kgbg*
24. Rabies (Baby’s Got The) dub*
25. Mistaken Street*
26. Swing Alone*
27. Spooks/So Lonely*
28. Shadows Moving*
29. Trigger Mac*
30. Man Behind the Glasses*
31. War Crimes*
32. Dark Companion (7” Version)*
33. If I Tried*
34. Massive Cocaine Seizure*
35. Human Operator*
*Digital download bonus tracks

Six Finger Satellite Instagram / Facebook

NEWS : WED, JUL 16, 2025 at 6:00 AM

Clipping To Release Dead Channel Sky Plus Digital Deluxe Edition Friday, September 19th

On September 19th, 2025, Clipping will release Dead Channel Sky Plus, the digital deluxe edition of the group’s Cyberpunk-inspired Hip-Hop project originally released earlier this year, worldwide on Sub Pop.

Dead Channel Sky Plus expands and reorders the original 20-song sequence. The album is now 24 tracks long and includes the new songs “Night of Heaven (feat. Counterfeit Madison and Kid Koala),” “Forever War,” “Hard-Eyes,” and current live fan favorite “Mirrorshades, Pt. 1.” Please find a full tracklisting below.

Dead Channel Sky Plus was produced and mixed by Clipping and Steve Kaplan and mastered by Levi Seitz at Black Belt Mastering.

Clipping’s Dead Channel Sky is also available on CD/2xLP/DSPs from Sub Pop. LP preorders from megamart.subpop.com (US) and Mega Mart 2 (UK/EU), your local record store, and at Clipping’s live shows will receive the limited Loser edition vinyl on Emerald/Forest Green Ghostly Mashup (North America) and Neon Pink (UK/Europe). The Dead Channel Sky album art was created by Designers Republic.

Clipping previously announced International tour dates in support of Dead Channel Sky Plus. The tour begins on Thursday, August 7th, in Minneapolis, MN, at The Fine Line and currently runs through Wednesday, September 24th, in Glasgow, UK, at The Garage.

Upon their return to the US, Clipping has scheduled two festival appearances: Chicago, IL’s COLD WAVES XIII Festival (Sep. 27th) and Cincinnati, OH’s Talk Low Fest (Sep. 28th). Please find a complete list of dates below.

Thu. Aug. 07 - Minneapolis, MN - The Fine Line (Sold Out)
Fri. Aug. 08 - Madison, WI - Majestic Theatre (Sold Out)
Sat. Aug. 09 - Detroit, MI - El Club (Sold Out)
Mon. Aug. 11 - Toronto, ON - The Concert Hall (Venue change - tickets added!)
Tue. Aug. 12 - Montreal, QC - Theatre Fairmount
Wed. Aug. 13 - Cambridge, MA - The Sinclair (Sold Out)
Thu. Aug. 14 - Brooklyn, NY - Elsewhere (Sold Out)
Fri. Aug. 15 - Philadelphia, PA - Ukie Club (Sold Out)
Sat. Aug. 16 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
Sun. Aug. 17 - Asheville, NC - Eulogy
Sun. Sep. 14 Wroclaw, PL - Avant Art Fest
Mon. Sep. 15 - Leipzig, DE - Moritzbastei
Tue. Sep. 16 - Berlin, DE - Gretchen
Wed. Sep. 17 - Hamburg, DE - Hafenklang
Thu. Sep.18 - Amsterdam, NL - Paradiso
Fri. Sep. 19 - Brussels, BE - Botanique
Sat. Sep. 20 - Paris, FR - Le Machine Du Moulin Rouge
Sun. Sep. 21 - London, UK - Koko
Tue. Sep. 23 - Leeds, UK - Project House
Wed. Sep. 24 - Glasgow, UK - The Garage
Sep. 27 - Chicago, IL - COLD WAVES XIII Festival (@The Metro)
Sep. 28 - Cincinnati, OH - Talk Low Fest (@Memorial Hall)

What People Are Saying About Clipping’s Dead Channel Sky:
“An epic masterpiece.” ★★★★ ½, DIY

“It’s simply a masterclass in vibrant, unique and breath-stealing hip-hop whose layers of complexity never stand in the way of its fun, vivid storytelling.”
9/10, CLASH

“Dead Channel Sky is clipping. at their most techno-shocked, reconnecting with the nexus of hip-hop and sci-fi fused by pioneers…” ★★★★ ALL MUSIC

“On their most immediate and vital album yet, the LA rap trio reimagine a cyberpunk-inspired present and future.” PASTE

“Named after the static-filled sky in William Gibson’s sci-fi novel Neuromancer, the album’s cyberpunk-inspired production - courtesy of Jonathan Snipes and William Hutson - imagines an alternate reality where a fusion of electro, Dutch hardcore, drum ‘n’ bass and industrial noise is the norm, while rapper Daveed Diggs explores abandoned pasts and doomed futures in his signature rapid-fire style.” CRACK

“This music here is less the atmospheric synthesizers of a Vangelis score and more the kind of neural buzz and ecstasy rush of the Crystal Method, the Chemical Brothers and the Prodigy soundtracking films like the mid-’90s inside-the-computer action of Hackers. However block-rockin’ their beats might be, clipping. aren’t excavating the past just for the sake of nostalgia.” 8/10, Exclaim

“The album is shot through with high-concept storytelling and industrial beats infused with glitchy electronic noises. Diggs’ propulsive rapping lends each song urgency, leading to an overall sound that can only be described as post-apocalyptic.” The AV Club

“The whole thing is a total head-trip.” BROOKLYN VEGAN

“Album of the Week,” Louder Than War

Clipping
Dead Channel Sky Plus

Tracklisting:
1.Intro
2. Dominator
3. Change the Channel
4. Run It
5. Go
6. Simple Degradation (Plucks 1-13) (with Bitpanic)
7. Code
8. Dodger
9. Malleus (with Nels Cline)
10. Mirrorshades pt. 1
11. Scams (feat. Tia Nomore)
12. Keep Pushing
13. “From Bright Bodies” (Interlude)
14. Mood Organ
15. Forever War
16. Polaroids
17. Simple Degradation (Plucks 14-18) (with Bitpanic)
18. Madcap
19. Mirrorshades pt. 2 (feat. Cartel Madras)
20. “And You Called” (Interlude)
21. Hard-Eyes
22. Night of Heaven (feat. Counterfeit Madison & Kid Koala)
23. Welcome Home Warrior (feat. Aesop Rock)
24. Ask What Happened

NEWS : TUE, JUL 15, 2025 at 7:00 AM

Guerilla Toss Takes You On A Spectral Journey In Their New Official Video For “Life’s a Zoo”

On September 12th, Guerilla Toss will release their latest long-player, You’re Weird Now, available worldwide on CD/LP/Digitally from Sub Pop. The band’s fifth album and second for Sub Pop is a hugely creative and joyful statement about the joy of creativity. With You’re Weird Now Guerilla Toss reclaim the word “weird” for everyone brave enough to let their freak flag fly and stay true to their artistic vision no matter what—a way riskier act than it’s ever given credit for, and one that requires a certain amount of serene self-confidence that takes time and effort to cultivate and sustain.

Today, the band has shared an official video for their new single, “Life’s a Zoo,” a breathless song about overstimulation that itself gleefully overstimulates by cramming a million sonic hairpins into its snappy run-time, everything sewn together with a zippy chiptune hook that’ll pixelate your brain. The track features vocals from Stephen Malkmus of Pavement /Producer of You’re Weird Now, and Ben Katzman, third-place winner of Season 46 of the famed reality show Survivor, on vocals and guitar. You can watch this spectral journey, directed by Marcus Brooks and Guerilla Toss, by clicking here.

As previously announced, Guerilla Toss has announced a 28-date North American run, beginning on September 12th and running through October 19th. This tour includes standout dates in Chicago, Minneapolis, Seattle, Los Angeles, Austin, and Brooklyn, culminating in Boston, MA, on October 19. See below for a complete tour routing.

Fri. Sep. 12 - Bethel, NY - Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
Sat. Sep. 13 - Kingston, NY - Tubby’s
Tue. Sep. 16 - Buffalo, NY - Nietzsche’s
Wed. Sep. 17 - Lakewood, OH Mahall’s
Thu. Sep. 18 - Chicago, IL - Empty Bottle
Fri. Sep. 19 - Milwaukee, WI - Cactus Club
Sat. Sep. 20 - Davenport, IA - Raccoon Motel
Sun. Sep. 21 - Minneapolis, MN - 7th St. Entry
Thu. Sep. 25 - Seattle, WA - Vera Project
Fri. Sep. 26 - Portland, OR - Mississippi Studios
Sat. Sep. 27 - Boise, ID - Shrine Basement
Sun. Sep. 28 - Reno, NV - Holland Project
Wed. Oct. 01 - San Francisco, CA - Chapel
Thu. Oct. 02 - Los Angeles, CA - Lodge Room
Fri. Oct. 03 - San Diego, CA - Casbah
Sat. Oct. 04 - Phoenix, AZ - Linger Longer Lounge
Sun. Oct. 05 - Tucson, AZ - Club Congress
Tue. Oct. 07 - Denton, TX - Rubber Gloves Showroom
Wed. Oct. 08 - Austin, TX - Hotel Vegas
Thu. Oct. 09 - Houston, TX - White Oak Music Hall
Fri. Oct. 10 - New Orleans, LA - No Dice
Sat. Oct. 11 - Atlanta, GA - Aisle 5
Sun. Oct. 12 - Nashville, TN - Blue Room @ Third Man Records
Tue. Oct. 14 - Washington, DC - DC 9
Thu. Oct. 16 - Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Bowl
Fri. Oct. 17 - Philadelphia, PA - Johnny B’s
Sat. Oct. 18 - Burlington, VT - Foam

Sun. Oct. 19 - Boston, MA - Crystal Ballroom

You’re Weird Now is available to pre-order on vinyl/CD/digital formats from Sub Pop. A Loser Edition LP on Yellow is available through the Sub Pop Mega Mart (North America) and Bright Blue via the Mega Mart 2 (UK/EU), and your local record store

Guerilla Toss
You’re Weird Now

Track Listing:
1. Krystal Ball
2. Psychosis Is Just a Number
3. CEO of Personal & Pleasure
4. LIfe’s a Zoo
5. Red Flag to Angry Bull
6. Panglossian Mannequin
7. Deep Sight
8. When Dogs Bark
9. Crocodile Cloud
10. Favorite Sun

NEWS : MON, JUL 14, 2025 at 6:00 AM

Watch Bret McKenzie’s Official Video For “Freak Out City”

Today, Bret McKenzie is sharing a new video for “Freak Out City,” the title track from his forthcoming sophomore album, out Friday, August 15th worldwide from Sub Pop.

The humorous, quirky video is directed by Ezra Simons and stars McKenzie as an employee having a very strange day at the office.

“I love how reality unravels along with the song. We shot the video in Wellington over a couple of wintery days last month. I felt like I was in a surreal New Zealand episode of The Office,” says McKenzie.

Bret and his live band, The State Highway Wonders, are also announcing new, international headline dates for October 2025 in support of Freak Out City - Bret’s first since 2022. The variety-style live show will feature selections from the new album, as well as his Sub Pop debut, Songs Without Jokes, alongside various tracks from Bret’s work in TV and film.

McKenzie says, “I’ve put a lot of love into this album and I can’t wait to get it out into the world.”

In October, Bret will hit select cities in the US and UK, including Los Angeles’s Largo at The Coronet (Oct. 10th), Washington, DC’s Miracle Theatre (Oct. 14th), New York’s Le Poisson Rouge (Oct. 17th), and London’s Bush Hall (Oct. 21st + 22nd).

Fan presales for the US shows begin Tuesday, July 15th at 10 am (local), with tickets to the general public on sale Friday, July 18th at 10 am (local).

For the UK show, the fan presale begins Wednesday, July 16th at 10 am (local), with tickets to the general public on sale Friday, July 18th at 10 am (local).

Fri. Oct. 10 - Los Angeles, CA - Largo at the Coronet
Tue. Oct. 14 - Washington, DC - Miracle Theatre
Fri. Oct. 17 - New York, NY - Le Poisson Rouge
Tue. Oct. 21 - London, UK - Bush Hall
Wed. Oct. 22 - London, UK - Bush Hall

The new single release and tour announcement follow the release of “All I Need,” the lead single from Freak Out City, announced in June. The new album is a fresh collection of songs Bret developed while performing live across New Zealand and the United States with his band The State Highway Wonders. The influence of his musical heroes Harry Nilsson and Randy Newman resonates again on this record, where Bret playfully weaves humour and heart into his songs.

Recorded in both Los Angeles and New Zealand, the album was co-produced by Bret and his long-time collaborator, Mickey Petralia. It was also mixed by Michael Harris at East West Studios and mastered by Ruairi O’Flaherty at Nomograph Mastering in Los Angeles. The musicians on the record are a mix of LA-based players Leland Sklar, Dean Parks, Drew Erickson, Chris Caswell, and Joey Waronker, as well as New Zealand musicians Ben Lemi, Leo Coghini, Jacqui Nyman, Moana Leota, Iris Little, and Justin Clarke.

Freak Out City is available now to preorder on CD/LP/all streaming services from Sub Pop. LP preorders from megamart.subpop.com in North America, MegaMart Europe in the UK + EU, and your local record store, will receive the limited Loser Edition on Glacial Blue (NA) or Light Rosé (UK/EU) vinyl (all vinyl color editions whilst stock lasts!).

Bret McKenzie is a Grammy and Academy Award-winning musician who is most well-known for his band Flight of the Conchords and their eponymous television show. He is internationally renowned for singing and writing funny, strange, and unique songs primarily for film and television. Bret’s songs have been featured in The Muppets, The Simpsons, and most recently, with the song “Could This Be Love” in the box-office hit, A Minecraft Movie. His songs have also been sung by Celine Dion, Lizzo, Benedict Cumberbatch, Brittany Howard, Homer and Lisa Simpson, Fred Armisen, Miss Piggy, Amy Adams, Jason Segal, Ricky Gervais, Benee, Isabela Merced, Spongebob Squarepants, Tony Bennett, Mickey Rooney, and more (read full bio at Sub Pop).

What People Have Said About Bret McKenzie:
“A softly beguiling introduction.” [“All I Need”] CLASH

“A joyful, carefree celebration of love…” [“All I Need”] EXCLAIM!

“Baroque-pop delight. Evocative of Harry Nilsson and Randy Newman at their most extroverted. McKenzie’s songs provide great warmth.” Uncut

“While there is unquestionably great wit at play, there is also sincerity and real tenderness.” The Guardian

“The songs grapple with today’s problems, but they’re every bit as charming, silly and heartfelt as one would expect from the motherflippin’ Rhymenoceros.” EXCLAIM!

“Drenched in Americana, dipping into ragtime pop and melancholy piano balladry in the vein of Randy Newman, Billy Joel, Harry Nilsson and Tom Petty…” NME

Bret McKenzie
Freak Out City

Tracklisting:
1. Bethnal Green Blues
2. Freak Out City
3. The Only Dream I Know
4. All the Time
5. That’s the Way the World Goes ‘Round
6. All I Need
7. Eyes on the Sun
8. Too Young
9. Highs and Lows
10. Shouldna Come Here Tonight