Art Rock Band Sunset Rubdown return after 15 year hiatus

Music Review | 18th July, 2024 Sunset Rubdown

Initially a solo project Sunset Rubdown formed in 2005 expanding into a full art rock band with a reputation for their surreal, mythological lyrics and unique musical compositions.

Following a number of releases the band would disband in 2009 until reuniting in 2022, with the announcement of a new album, Always Happy To Explode, set for release on September 20th, 2024.

Ahead of the album launch the band have released lead single Reappearing Rat an upbeat, acoustic guitar-driven track with a quirky musical melody. There is a post-punk new-wave sound from the track reminiscent of bands like Talking Heads or Roxy Music.

Speaking about Reappearing Rat singer Spencer Krug says;

A kind of irresponsible and lazy surrender to the notion that we're all just stuck with ourselves, this song is for those times you think "Why won't that person just leave?", only to realize you're referring to yourself. For better or worse, we live in our brains. Apparently so does the rat.

Sunset Rubdown (Youtube)

The single Sunset Rubdown is available through all streaming platforms.

The new album Always Happy to Explode is set for release on 20th September, 2024

Photo Credit: Chad Cornies

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