Deli Artist of the Month-nominated dream pop duo Sumeau have a message to send to you: Wake up. Beware. See the writing on the wall.
In their recently released single "Strange Graffiti", vocalist Kat Primeau’s heady voice draws you in, but she isn’t here to seduce you – she’s here to get you to pay attention. The message is ominous and urgent: "Systems collapsing, streets occupied, one seismic shift away…It’s about time for disaster to call." The eerie organ and sparse piano set the mood, and the song ends with little fanfare, making it hard to lose sight of its meaning. Primeau’s partner Chris Sousa does a great job on the track’s production, creating an air of nostalgia, perhaps for a time when the disaster was not so prominently on the horizon.
But there’s only so much we can do as individuals to stave off catastrophe, right? Sumeau haven’t given into hopelessness, and have instead opted to share their music with the world – they’ve been working on new songs, expanding the range of their sound with the addition of three new members to the band, and playing shows all over the city. Their next show is hosted by Sofar Sounds, and will take place at a secret location in East LA on Thursday, October 22. Visit this page to apply to attend or to buy a ticket that guarantees admission. It is sure to be an intimate experience. – Brittany Scheffler