The So So Glos announce Australian release of Kamikaze
Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, The So So Glos are stoked to announce the Australian release of their third LP Kamikaze. Recorded by John Reis (Drive Like Jehu, Hot Snakes) and mixed by Mike Mogis (Bright Eyes, Rilo Kiley, Cursive), Kamikaze features the singles Missionary, A.D.D. Life and Dancing Industry and will be released on Friday 16th September 16.
On Kamikaze, The So So Glos explore rifts in society caused through heartbreak, hurricanes, feminism, climate change and nervous breakdowns. From hard-hitting punk anthem Missionary, about sticking to your guns, offering a fierce reminder that nothing and no one can hold you back, to Inpatient, the glimpse into one band member’s stay at an inpatient mental rehabilitation centre, Kamikaze is 12 tracks of uncompromising, honest punk rock - kicking harder and faster than their previous releases, merging sarcasm with sincerity, and spirituality with social awareness. Front-man Alex Levine discusses the meaning behind the album as being about “using our self-imposed weapon - music... freedom of expression... respect for the individual, all that is a weapon.”
Formed in 2007, The So So Glos - brothers Alex Levine (vocals, bass) and Ryan Levine (guitar, vocals), Matt Elkin (guitar, vocals) and Zach Staggers (drums, vocals) - capture fast-paced, raw and rebellious punk at its best, exploring the concept of self-awareness in a constantly evolving culture. The band is no stranger to the spotlight, having toured with the likes of Say Anything and The Front Bottoms, they’ve graced the stage at Lollapalooza, had their track Black and Blue feature on HBO’s Girls, as well as acclaimed performances with US talk show royalty Last Call with Carson Daly and Late Show with David Letterman.
The So So Glos’ Kamikaze out Friday 16th September 2016
Kamikaze track listing:
On Kamikaze, The So So Glos explore rifts in society caused through heartbreak, hurricanes, feminism, climate change and nervous breakdowns. From hard-hitting punk anthem Missionary, about sticking to your guns, offering a fierce reminder that nothing and no one can hold you back, to Inpatient, the glimpse into one band member’s stay at an inpatient mental rehabilitation centre, Kamikaze is 12 tracks of uncompromising, honest punk rock - kicking harder and faster than their previous releases, merging sarcasm with sincerity, and spirituality with social awareness. Front-man Alex Levine discusses the meaning behind the album as being about “using our self-imposed weapon - music... freedom of expression... respect for the individual, all that is a weapon.”
Formed in 2007, The So So Glos - brothers Alex Levine (vocals, bass) and Ryan Levine (guitar, vocals), Matt Elkin (guitar, vocals) and Zach Staggers (drums, vocals) - capture fast-paced, raw and rebellious punk at its best, exploring the concept of self-awareness in a constantly evolving culture. The band is no stranger to the spotlight, having toured with the likes of Say Anything and The Front Bottoms, they’ve graced the stage at Lollapalooza, had their track Black and Blue feature on HBO’s Girls, as well as acclaimed performances with US talk show royalty Last Call with Carson Daly and Late Show with David Letterman.
The So So Glos’ Kamikaze out Friday 16th September 2016
Kamikaze track listing:
1. Dancing Industry
2. A.D.D Life
3. Going Out Swingin’
4. Devils Doing Handstands
5. Magazine
6. Sunny Side
7. Kings Country || Ballad of A So So Glo
8. Fool On the Street
9. Cadaver
10. Inpatient
11. Down the Tubes
12. Missionary
2. A.D.D Life
3. Going Out Swingin’
4. Devils Doing Handstands
5. Magazine
6. Sunny Side
7. Kings Country || Ballad of A So So Glo
8. Fool On the Street
9. Cadaver
10. Inpatient
11. Down the Tubes
12. Missionary