Wow, how many times can you make three different publicists happy with one post? Maybe that says something about an album announcement. I had three different companies send me three different emails, all offering something unique having to do with the band Suckers. Even though I already liked them, and planned to announce this record, the tasteful onslaught of content made a post inevitable. Well done all parties involved; this is a thin line to walk, and usually more than one email about a band looks unprofessional, but this was a well-coordinated attack.
Back to the most important thing: the music. Suckers have indeed signed to the indie hit-maker label extraordinaire Frenchkiss Records, who will release Suckers' debut record Wild Smile on June 8th. To call Suckers a "buzz band" is an understatement. This Brooklyn four piece rose to prominence on the back of a stellar EP released in '09 that garnered raves from top tier publications ranging from Rolling Stone, to NME, to Stereogum. To call Suckers "indie dance-pop" is also an understatement. They find solace in tribal rhythms reminiscent of Tanlines, and catchy sing-along choruses that channel vintage Yeasayer.
Above is their fantastic "NO FUZZ!" take on The Raveonettes' epically fuzzy original "Boys Who Rape (Should All Be Destroyed)" from top Stark album of 2009, In and Out of Control (VICE Music).
Enjoy the track above, and look out for Suckers on tour with label-mates Local Natives. Suckers are part of a STACKED bill tomorrow night (3/10) at Le Poission Rouge featuring perennial favorite Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson and Shilpa Ray and Her Happy Hookers. Highly recommended show.
TOUR DATES:
* With Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson and Shilpa Ray and Her Happy Hookers
# With Local Natives
WE Mar 10 New York, NY @ Le Poisson Rouge *
TH Mar 11 Philadelphia, PA @ M Room *
FR Mar 12 Washington, DC @ Black Cat Mainstage *
SA Mar 13 Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506 *
SU Mar 14 Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade *
MO Mar 15 Nashville, TN @ Matty’s Alley *
SXSW – Austin, TX
WE Mar 17 Paste Party @ Galaxy Room @ 3:30 pm
WE Mar 17 IAMSOUND / BMI Party @ Malverde, TBA
TH Mar 18 Piano’s @ Kung Fu Saloon @ 4:00 pm
FR Mar 19 Mess With Texas Party @ 6th and San Marcos @ 1:10 pm
FR Mar 19 Frenchkiss Showcase @ Galaxy Room Backyard @ 11 pm
SA Mar 20 Brooklyn Vegan Party @ Radio Room @ 3:00pm
SU Mar 21 Denton, TX @ Hailey's *
MO Mar 22 Little Rock, AR @ Sticky Fingers *
TU Mar 23 St. Louis, MO @ Firebird *
WE Mar 24 Columbus, OH @ The Summit *
TH Mar 25 Akron, OH @ Musica *
FR Mar 26 Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, PA @ Corner *
SA Mar 27 Buffalo, NY @ Soundlab *
# With Local Natives
TH Apr 22 Dallas, TX @ The Cavern #
FR Apr 23 Austin, TX @ Emo’s Inside #
SA Apr 24 Houston, TX @ Mango’s #
MO Apr 26 Little Rock, AR @ Sticky Fingerz #
TU Apr 27 Hattiesburg, MS @ Thirsty Hippo #
TH Apr 29 Augustine, FL @ Cafe Eleven #
FR Apr 30 Nashville, TN @ The Basement #
SA May 1 Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade Hell Stage
TU May 4 Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506 #
WE May 5 Washington DC @ Rock ’n Roll Hotel @ 8:00 pm #
TH May 6 New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom @ 8:00 pm SOLD OUT #
FR May 7 New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom @ 8:00 pm SOLD OUT #
SA May 8 Alston, MA @ Great Scott @ 9:00pm #
MO May 10 Ann Arbor, MI @ Blind Pig @ 8:00pm #
TU May 11 Cleveland Heights, OH @ Beachland Tavern @ 7:30pm #
WE May 12 Columbus, OH @ The Basement @ 7:00 pm #
FR May 14 Chicago, IL @ Schubas @ 7:00pm – ALL AGES #
FR May 14 Chicago, IL @ Schubas @ 10:30pm – 18+ #
SA May 15 Rock Island, IL @ Rock Island Brewing Company @ 6:30pm #
MO May 17 Minneapolis, MN @ 400 Bar @ 7:30 pm #
TU May 18 Iowa City, IA @ The Mill @ 8:00pm #
WE May 19 Columbia, MO @ Mojo’s @ 8:00pm #
FR May 21 Denver, CO @ Larimer Lounge @ 8:00pm #
SA May 22 Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court @ 8:00pm #
TU May 25 Spokane, WA @ Empyrean Coffee House @ 7:00pm #
WE May 26 Boise, ID @ Neurolux @ 7:30pm #
TH May 27 Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios @ 8:00pm #
FR May 28 Vancouver, BC @ Media Club @ 8:00pm #
TH June 3 San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill @ 8:30pm #
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