Relapse Records and Publicist UK present “Cowards,” a brand new track taken from the band’s forthcoming debut album, Forgive Yourself. Out on Friday, August 21 through Relapse Records, the full-length from the post-punk four-piece comprised of members of Municipal Waste, Revocation, Goes Cube, Discordance Axis, Burnt By The Sun & more is a nine-song showcase sounding like Michael Gira (Swans) on a Saul Bellow bender and presents itself as one of the most intriguing cross-genre debuts in recent years. Check out the premiere of “Cowards” over at Noisey. Digital pre-order for Forgive Yourself can be found via Bandcamp and physically through Relapse Records now.
STREAM: “COWARDS” (VIA NOISEY)
Originally conceived as a long-distance experiment, Publicist UK quickly and effortlessly became a fully functioning band. Featuring Dave Witte (Municipal Waste, ex-Burnt by the Sun, Discordance Axis, Melt-Banana), Zachary Lipez (ex-Freshkills), Brett Bamberger (Revocation, ex-East of the Wall), and David Obuchowski (Goes Cube, Distant Correspondent), many expected speedy, aggressive metal. Instead, the band defied expectations with Forgive Yourself by creating nine rousing songs that are as moody and melodic as they are heavy and driving. After writing and rough-recording songs from the band members’ respective homes in Virginia, New York, New Jersey and Colorado during its early days, Publicist UK released two demos that went on to be featured by both Decibel and Noisey. Shortly thereafter, the band signed to Relapse Records and recorded its full-length in New Hampshire at The Wild Arctic Studio with producer Dean Baltulonis.
“We went into the studio full of inspiration and energy, intent on getting straight to work—no experimenting, no messing around,” said guitarist David Obuchowski. “Dean had the same mindset, and the album was recorded at a breakneck pace and completed in a matter of days. We feel like Dean captured not only the atmosphere and mood but that urgency too.”
With the forthcoming release of Forgive Yourself, Publicist UK will be making the following appearances across North America in support of it. Tour dates below with more to be announced soon.
AUGUST
24 – Brooklyn, NY – St. Vitus
25 – Boston, MA – Church (w/ Dälek)
26 – Philadelphia, PA – Johnny Brenda’s (w/ Dälek)
27 – Richmond, VA – Gallery 5 (w/ Dälek)