It’s so invigorating to see Psychedelic Porn Crumpets transform their powerhouse status in an immense number of ways. Their music is equally as addictive as it is stupefying, and they prove that time and time again with their latest single ‘Bubblegum Infinity’, another single taken from their forthcoming fifth album ‘Night Gnomes’.
An auspicious intro teases the listener for that convivial fuzz that follows so elegantly, combining with songwriter Jack McEwan’s mesmerising melodies to create such an eclectic fusion of pop sensibility and noisy undercurrents. Buoyantly explaining the multilayered intentions of the song, McEwan comments:
It’s cheerful and good natured, it’s not trying to be something profound, more a statement of life at this time and by calling it ‘Bubblegum Infinity’, we’re showcasing that light-hearted vulnerability. So go easy on us, metal fans.
Personally, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets come across as one of the most interesting and diverse bands you can be lucky enough to witness in your lifetime. Their music continues to venture into curious territories, exploring and exposing the vast liabilities and oddities of the human condition. McEwan says:
I started reading a few quotes from philosophers because, hey! They might know what’s going on, but mostly it was a bunch of cleverly worded gibberish that was drenched in self turmoil that thankfully, serendipitously, unbeknownst to me was the thing I found comfort in. That nobody has a clue what life is and we’re all winging it as we go! Cheers, William of Ockham.
The impending album release will (hopefully) see the band return to the stage across several continents, where their luminously comprised discography can be expressed in the greatest way possible.
Watch ‘Bubblegum Infinity’ here:
The single is available to stream here:
You can pre-order ‘Night Gnomes’ here.
Psychedelic Porn Crumpets are undertaking a massive tour in the coming year – details below:
Australia
Supporting Ocean Alley
Tickets here.
Wednesday, February 9th Riverstage Brisbane
Thursday, February 10th Riverstage Brisbane
Friday, February 11th Nightquarter Sunshine Coast
Saturday, February 12th HOTA Gold Coast
Friday, February 18th Hordern Pavilion Sydney
Saturday, February 19th Hordern Pavilion Sydney
Sunday, February 20th Hordern Pavilion Sydney SOLD OUT
Wednesday, February 23rd John Cain Arena Melbourne
Friday, February 25th Thebarton Theatre Adelaide
Saturday, February 26th Thebarton Theatre Adelaide
US Tour
With support from Acid Dad
26th April Deep Ellum Art Co Dallas, TX
27th April Parish Austin, TX
29th April Shaky Knees Festival Atlanta GA
30th April EXIT/IN Nashville TN
1st May A&R Bar Columbus OH
3rd May Union Stage Washington, DC
4th May The Sinclair Boston, MA
5th May Underground Arts Philadelphia, PA
6th May Le Poisson Rouge New York, NY
7th May Bar Le Ritz, Montreal, PQ
9th May Axis Club Toronto, ON
10th May El Club Detroit, MI
13th May Empty Bottle Chicago, IL
14th May 7th Street Entry Minneapolis, MN
16th May Globe Hall Denver CO
17th May Globe Hall Denver CO
18th May Urban Lodge Salt Lake City, UT
20th May The Crocodile Seattle, WA
21st May Biltmore Cabaret Vancouver, BC
22nd May Star Theatre Portland, OR
25th May The Independent San Francisco, CA
26th May El Rey Theatre Los Angeles, CA
27th May The Casbah San Diego, CA
UK/Europe Tour
Tickets here.
Thursday, August 11th Hole44 Berlin
Friday, August 12th Molotow Hamburg
Sunday, August 13th Tivoli Utrecht
Monday, August 15th The Forum Tunbridge Wells
Wednesday, August 17th Brudenell Social Club Leeds
Thursday, August 18th Rescue Rooms Nottingham
Sunday, August 21st Junction Cambridge
Monday, August 22nd Think Tank Newcastle
Tuesday, August 23rd Saint Luke’s Glasgow
Thursday, August 25th Band On The Wall Manchester
Friday, August 26th O2 Institute Birmingham
Saturday, August 27th Thekla Bristol
Monday, August 29th The 1865 Southampton
Tuesday, August 30th Concorde 2 Brighton
Thursday, September 1st Electric Brixton London
Friday, September 2nd Arts Centre Norwich
Saturday, September 3rd Psych Fest Manchester
Tuesday, September 6th La Maroquinerie Paris
Wednesday, September 7th Trix Club Antwerp
Thursday, September 8th Vera Groningen
Friday, September 9th Doornroosje Nijmegen
Sunday, September 11th De Muziekgieterij Maastricht
Great name for a band