NYC

The Static Jacks release “If You Are Young” + play Escape to NY Fest on 08.05

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The energetic and punky stylings of New York/New Jersey’s The Static Jacks are amplified
to even more pressing levels on their newest record and sophomore release, “If You’re Young”
due out August 30. To celebrate the upcoming date, The Static Jacks will be joining the Escape
to New York Festival August 5 in Southhampton. The first preview of the new album,
the second track, “Girl Parts,” is available for public consumption and characterizes “If
You’re Young’s” slamming drums, frantic pace, aggressive and howling vocals, and overall,
consistently boisterous attitude. Other album highlights include a revision of “My Parents Lied,”
drawn from their EP, “Laces,” a gentler tune, “Sonata (Maybe We Can Work It Out?),” and
freewheeling “Blood Pressure.” “If You’re Young” demonstrates The Static Jacks’ growth as
a band and the establishment of a more identifiable and relatable sound. – Meijin Bruttomesso

San Francisco

mp3: Street Eaters – ‘Ashby and Shattuck’

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Grungy basslines build in the latest single from rollicking East Bay duo Street Eaters. “Ashby and Shattuck” (a nice nod to Berkeley) is an energized and spirited summer tune from Street Eaters’ latest album Rusty Eyes and Hydrocarbons. Undeniably catchy hooks and rolling drum counterpoints are greeted by sinister and large sound structures. Comprised of a boy and a girl, the powerful call and response vocals could be from Sleater-Kinney or a burning Huggy Bear encased in a busted punk pattern.

–Julianne Wagner