Blushing — the Austin, TX-based dream pop band consisting of the double husband and wife pairs of Christina and Noe Carmona and Michelle and Jacob Soto — announce their new album Sugarcoat, out May 3rd via Kanine, and a North American tour. In conjunction, they present an infectious lead single/video, “Tamagotchi.” On Sugarcoat, Blushing’s dynamism is on full display, flitting effortlessly from spacey psychedelia to twee pop jangle with finesse and panache. Having enlisted Elliot Frazier (Ringo Deathstarr) and Mark Gardener (Ride) for engineering, mixing, and mastering duties, Sugarcoat is a dense, reverb-laden exploration of alt-rock’s 40 year history that conjures up concord from chaos.
Bursting with playfulness, today’s first taste “Tamagotchi” crunches and wails through an energetic, anthemic chorus harkening back to the most feverish nineties alt-rock style. It tells a tale of indecision of the heart and the desire to be a playable character in the game of love and have the big decisions made for you. Would you still feel heartache if someone else was pushing the buttons? The accompanying video, directed by and featuring the band, is vibrant and charming.
Limited edition splatter vinyl is available for preorder
Tamagotchi is streaming everywhere today!
Blushing Tour Dates
Mar 15 - SXSW - Hotel Vegas (SXSW official showcase) Tix
May 2 - Austin - Hotel Vegas (album release show) Tix
May 15 - San Antonio - Vibes Underground * Tix
May 16 - Dallas - Club Dada * Tix
May 18 - Houston - White Oak Music Hall * Tix
May 19 - McAllen - The Gremlin * Tix
June 14 - Oklahoma City - Resonant Head Tix
June 15 - Fayetteville - George’s Majestic Lounge Tix
June 16 - Nashville - 5 spot
June 18 - Washington DC - Pie Shop % Tix
June 19 - Philadelphia - Johnny Brenda’s %
June 20 - Brooklyn - Baby’s All Right % Tix
June 21 - Boston - Deep Cuts % Tix
June 22 - Burlington - Higher Ground % Tix
June 23 - Montreal - Bar Le Ritz % Tix
June 24 - Toronto - The Garrison % Tix
June 26 - Pittsburgh - Mr Smalls Funhouse % Tix
June 27 - Detroit - Small’s %
June 28 - Cleveland - Beachland
June 29 - Chicago - Schubas Tix
July 1 - Denver - Skylark Lounge Tix
July 3 - Seattle - Chop Suey Tix
July 4 - Portland - The Six
July 5 - San Francisco - Kilowatt
July 6 - Los Angeles - Moroccan Lounge Tix
July 7 - Phoenix - Rebel Lounge Tix
July 8 - El Paso - Rosewood
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* - Slater
% - Airiel
