US / THEM: February 2025

Friday, February 28, 2025

37 Houses play "The Newlywed Game - For Rock Bands" hosted by New Noise Magazine; play NYC shows in March

“Packed with bright, jangly guitars and powerful, resounding vocals.” — New Noise

“Moody ear-candy…Another great record from a local band in our midst proves pain begets the most vivid art.” – SF Bay Guardian / 48 Hills

"Moody... It builds and builds in intensity." -- TGEFM

"A candid exploration of love, regret, and personal growth wrapped in a melody that feels both relatable and raw." -- Static Multimedia

San Francisco duo 37 Houses are featured in the first-ever edition of New Noise Magazine's "Newlywed Game - For Rock Musicians" video interview today. Writer Kurt Orzeck hosts the charming and funny interview that perfectly showcases the personality of the married couple behind the 4-piece band. Watch/share "Newlywed Game - For Rock Musicians" HERE (Direct YouTube.)

37 Houses also makes their East Coast live debut in March with a pair of NYC area shows. Please see dates below. West Coast tour to follow in June.

Watch the official video for "Jealous Love" YouTube. Watch/share the video for "It Stays With Me" on YouTube.

Being quarantined together after 4 months of marriage isn't easy, and 37 Houses' debut self-titled album puts a soundtrack to that experience. Songwriter Jeremy Rosenblum put his most intense emotions to music and his wife, singer Erin Sydney put her soul into the emotional intensity of the vocal arrangements. Recorded entirely in their living room, this album is an expression of the tangles that manifest in even the best of relationships. The experience brought out emotionally charged and expressive post-punk reminiscent of Sharon Van Etten, but with a decidedly more pop leaning sound of Alvvays and Pulp. While the music is lithe and hummable, Erin’s powerhouse singing takes their sound into the stratosphere. This album is proof positive that pain can create immense beauty.

Started in San Francisco in 2021, 37 Houses is an indie pop project that functions as guitarist Jeremy Rosenblum's journal to process the feelings that come out of being an imperfect human married to another imperfect human. Singer Erin Sydney infuses powerful vocals into the poetically pedestrian lyrics and music written by her husband. In the way that all relationships are a blend of two peoples' souls for better or worse, 37 Houses is what that beautiful mess sounds like.

37 Houses is available on deluxe 2xLP and digital, released on February 14th, 2025. Vinyl orders are available HERE.

37 HOUSES LIVE 2025:

03/15 Paterson, NJ - Prototype

03/16 Brooklyn, NY - Pete's Candy Store

Artist: 37 Houses

Album: 37 Houses

Label: self-released

Release Date: February 14th, 2025

01. It Stays With Me

02. Undertow

03. Jealous Love

04. It’s a Lie

05. Misrey

06. On Covers and Consequences

07. Familiar Steps

08. Home

09. Keep It Together

10. To The End

On the Web:

37houses.com

instagram.com/37housesband

37houses.bandcamp.com

Thirsty Curses album Music is a Scam out now! Produced by John Agnello (Dinosaur Jr, Kurt Vile)

"There’s a ramshackle element to the music on the new record that firmly places this talented band alongside such Raleigh-reared greats as The dBs and Let’s Active." -- Rock & Roll Globe

"A refined take on the band’s punk-pop sound that showcases its most sophisticated hooks to date." -- Big Takeover

"Clever and folksy punk-pop." -- Glide Magazine

“An epic, battered-and-bruised finesse.” — Magnet Magazine

Raleigh, NC band Thirsty Curses release their fifth album, Music is a Scam today on LP and all streaming platforms. It was produced by John Agnello (Dinosaur Jr, Kurt Vile, Screaming Trees). Hear and share Music is a Scam on all DSPs HERE.

Magnet Magazine recently premiered the lead single & video for "Bombs Away" HERE. Previous single/video "Reading & Writing" launched via PunkNews HERE (And on all DSPs HERE.) Watch/share the "Reading Rainbow" inspired video via YouTube HERE.

Thirsty Curses is an eclectic rock band from Raleigh, NC, which The Big Takeover called "too good to be this anonymous." The band pulls from various influences including punk, alt-country/Americana, classic rock, and power pop alongside the distinct songwriting, lyricisms, and delivery of frontman Wilson Getchell. No one sounds quite like Thirsty Curses.

Thirsty Curses currently consists of Wilson Getchell (guitar, piano, vocals), Clayton Herring (bass), and Jeremiah Rhodes (drums). Thirsty Curses has built up a dedicated and passionate following over the last several years, during which time they released four studio albums, several standalone singles, a best-of vinyl compilation (Fake Chapter Records) and a library of music videos, all the while consistently performing throughout much of the eastern United States.

The band's fifth album, Music is a Scam is scheduled for release on February 27, 2025. Music is a Scam was engineered and co-produced by John Agnello (Dinosaur Jr., Kurt Vile, The Hold Steady, etc.), and features guest appearances from Kelley Otwell (guitar), Tee Corbett (trumpet), and Jason Froeber (saxophone). The new album consists of twelve songs, spanning gritty punk (Buried by the Wave, Bombs Away) to heart-wrenching ballads (This Time, All That's Left of Us Now), with a show tune or two thrown in for good measure.

Thirsty Curses is recommended for fans of The Replacements, Deer Tick, Ramshackle Glory, Henry Clay People, The Old 97s, Against Me!, The Silver Jews, and Modest Mouse.

Music is a Scam is available on Limited Edition LP and digitally on February 28, 2025.

THIRSTY CURSES LIVE 2025:

04/05 Raleigh, NC - Neptune's Parlor

07/11 Durham, NC - Huron Stage

Artist: Thirsty Curses

Album: Music is a Scam

Label: self-released

Release Date: February 28, 2025

01. Buried By The Wave

02. Foot In The Door

03. How To Stay Afloat

04. All That’s Left of Us Now

05. Diesel

06. Ride These Rails

07. Tattoo Graveyard

08. Bombs Away

09. Grandma Betty

10. Reading and Writing

11. This Time

12. Breakfast Schmekfast

On The Web:

www.thirstycurses.com

instagram.com/thirsty_curses

Spotify:Thirsty_Curses

Thursday, February 27, 2025

Versus Machine (feat. Babel Map rhythm section & Failure collaborator) early album stream via Echoes & Dust

“A powerhouse trio blending post-grunge, alternative rock and psychedelia... Bold, boundary busting rock.” – Psychedelic Baby Magazine

“The PA power trio drop every kind of rock into the genre-bender till it overflows with waves of frothy guitar goodness.” -- Echoes & Dust

Lancaster, PA trio Versus Machine offer an early preview of their forthcoming sophomore album today via Echoes & Dust. Hear/share Versus Machine II full album HERE. (And now, also direct on all DSPs HERE.)

It's Psychedelic Baby Magazine recently launched the lead track "Seafoam" in an extensive interview HERE. ProgRock Journal recently hosted "Red Queen" single with an interview HERE.

Versus Machine is an innovative and genre-blending rock band whose members bring together years of experience from diverse musical backgrounds. The band's core is made up of singer/guitarist Stephen Tilley, bassist Michael James Stipe, and drummer Brian Doherty, with the group’s formation rooted in both past musical connections and newfound collaborations.

Stephen Tilley and Brian Doherty grew up together, forming a deep musical bond during their early years. Although they spent nearly a decade apart from playing together, their shared passion for music never faded. In 2021, Doherty reached out to Tilley, reigniting their creative partnership and rekindling a sense of musical chemistry that had been dormant for years. Their reunion marked the beginning of something fresh and exciting, laying the groundwork for what would eventually become Versus Machine.

To bring their musical vision to life, Doherty and Tilley enlisted Michael James Stipe, a bassist known for his work with the band Babel Map. Stipe, with his distinct style and musical sensibilities, quickly became a key member of the group. It was Stipe who coined the band’s name, Versus Machine, a title that encapsulated the band's blend of raw energy, modern aggression, and intricate songwriting.

In 2022, Versus Machine recorded their debut album at Noisy Little Critter Studios with renowned producer Mike Bardzik. The album marked the band's arrival, showcasing their ability to fuse elements of post-grunge, alternative rock and psychedelia with an infectious energy and emotional depth. The record quickly gained attention from both fans and critics for its bold sound and honest, often introspective lyrics.

Following the success of their first album, Versus Machine continued to evolve. In 2024, they recorded their highly anticipated follow-up LP, set for release in February 2025. The new album is shaping up to be an even more ambitious project, blending hard-hitting rhythms, complex melodies, and daring sonic experimentation. The band’s sound has matured, and the new record promises to push boundaries even further, establishing them as one of the most exciting acts in the modern rock scene.

In addition to their work as Versus Machine, Tilley has been involved in several high-profile musical collaborations. He has worked with Kellii Scott, the acclaimed drummer of Failure, on two EPs. The second of these EPs is also slated for release in 2025, further cementing Tilley’s place in the alternative rock landscape.

Meanwhile, bassist Michael James Stipe and drummer Brian Doherty have garnered recognition for their contributions to Babel Map’s new album, Teeth, which was produced by Kurt Ballou of Converge. The duo’s work on the album earned them a prominent feature on the front page of Bandcamp Daily highlighting their growing influence in the underground and alternative music scenes. Doherty and Stipe are also slated to work with Martin “Youth” Glover in 2025 on their 4th album with their band Northern Gloom.

With the release of their follow-up album on the horizon, Versus Machine is poised to expand their fanbase and continue making waves in the rock world. Their combination of relentless drive, musical innovation, and heartfelt lyrics has already established them as one of the most promising and dynamic bands in the genre today. As they prepare to take the stage once again in 2025, all eyes are on Versus Machine, eager to see where their bold musical vision will take them next.

II will be available for download and streaming on February 27th, 2025. Pre-order HERE, pre-save HERE.