New Primals have made a name for themselves blending 70s glitter-punk aesthetics, dance grooves, and noise rock to craft a confrontation sound that is all their own. Combine that with their high energy live performances, and you have a highly volatile cocktail begging to be messed with. The band put out their spastic debut EP Wraith in 2017 and followed it up with a two-song split with the Texas band P I N K O a year later. Now, New Primals has just released the first single in the lead up to their debut album, Horse Girl Energy.
"Modern Lover" feels like the sonic equivalent of grabbing a live wire and sending a million volts through your body. The song thrashes around like an animal looking to rip apart a room. The incredibly angular guitar riffs from Sam Frederick are counterbalanced by Eric Nordling's basslines. Despite the feelings affection described by Frederick in lyrics on "Modern Lover," by the end, it becomes clear that those feelings aren't returned as the final words "It ain't enough for you modern lover" are whispered as the song fades out.
The accompanying music video for the single was done by Adam Jacobs. It features the band performing in a basement of sorts, capturing all of the manic energy the trio throws into a live performance and chopping it up to add a whole other sinister layer.
New Primals debut LP Horse Girl Energy is due out in March via local noise peddlers Learning Curve Records.
Listen to "Modern Lover" below.
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