The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart caused quite the stir for themselves last year, with the release of their self-titled LP, reviewed on ClashMusic.com HERE.
Now, the Brooklyn-based group are mounting an assault proper on the UK, with said album earning itself a re-release and the track ‘Young Adult Friction’ released as a single via Fortuna Pop! next week (May 18). Look for it in our singles round up on Monday.
Woozy with retro influences, the band’s sound is nevertheless in tune with a contemporary rock scene as likely to dip its toes into the swirling waters of MBV and the Mary Chain as it is the kraut-repetition of Can et al – just check the great new Horrors album for evidence of a present very much in league with the past. TPOBPAH offer a slightly different take on a ‘classic’ sound, but it’s no less enjoyable.
Stream ‘Young Adult Friction’ above as our Track of the Day, and see the band live as follows…
May
14 Brighton Great Escape Festival
15 London Lexington
16 London Brixton Windmill
17 Leicester Firebug
18 Wrexham Central Station
19 York Duchess
20 Glasgow Nice and Sleazy
21 Leeds Cockpit
22 Manchester Chorlton Irish Centre
23 Bristol Dot to Dot Festival
24 Nottingham Dot to Dot Festival
Find the band on MySpace HERE.
Photo: Annie Powers
