Brooklyn’s LVL UP are quite an ambitious band. In only a few short years, they have released two critically acclaimed LPs, as well as a number of singles and splits with other indie darlings such as Porches, Ovlov and Radiator Hospital.
Three Songs, the band’s new EP that will be their first on Run For Cover Records, is a quick but fulfilling demonstration of LVL UP’s ability to write incredibly understated indie-pop classics. In typical fashion, a different member of the band takes the lead on each of the EP’s songs. Opener “The Closing Door” is a mid tempo headbanger with drowsy leads soar-ing over the constant roar of fuzzed-out guitar and bass, followed by the quick and poppy sing-a-long “Blur,” which offers the record’s catchiest moments. “Proven Water Rites” ends the EP at its most melancholy, slowly building momentum from a melodic, steady rhythm into an intense and explosive end.

With a full U.S. tour booked around the release of Three Songs, LVL UP’s unique style of not-so-slacker rock won’t be under anyone’s radar for long.
Jul 29 – Seattle, WA @ The Black Lodge #
Jul 30 – Portland, OR @ Analog #
Aug 1 – Berkley, CA @ 924 Gilman St &
Aug 2 – Los Angeles, CA @ Mayan Theater &
Aug 2 – Pomona, CA @ VLHS #
Aug 3 – Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory &
Aug 4 – Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom &
Aug 6 – Austin, TX @ Mohawk &
Aug 7 – Dallas, TX @ Trees &
Aug 8 – New Orleans, LA @ HOB – The Parish &
Aug 9 – Atlanta, GA @ The Wrecking Ball
Aug 10 – Orlando, FL @ The Beacham ^
Aug 11 – Jacksonville, FL @ 1904 Music Hall ^
Aug 12 – Carrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle ^
Aug 13 – Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club ^
Aug 14 – Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer ^
Aug 16 – Boston, MA @ Royale ^
Aug 17 – New York, NY @ Irving Plaza ^
# w/ Upset
& w/ Basement, Whirr, Better Off
^ w/ Basement, Adventures, Palehound