Out now is the 2nd single from Oakland post-punk band Low Praise, “Time Is Calling”. The band previously issued a pair of EPs, “Expectation(s)” and “Tanning beds” recorded by Andrew Oswald (Marbled Eye).

Songwriter Chris explains the track as follows: “This song is about accepting impermanence. Like a lot of folks the past few years (especially), I was riding a wave of anxiety, depression, and uncertainty of what the future was going to be like. At the time I was nearing 40, unemployed due to Covid related layoffs, filled with existential dread, and pondering what I’ve done with my life and what to do with the rest of it. I’d often wake up in the middle of the night with all of these thoughts and try to find a way to calm myself down in order to get a couple of hours of sleep. I already had the phrase “time is calling” in my head, along with the main guitar riff and vocal melody. So, I would just run through lyric ideas based around that until I’d eventually fall asleep. When we all got together to go over the song idea, we ended up fleshing out the basic structure in one night pretty much. It’s just one of those songs that felt strong and we didn’t want to overthink too much.”

Low Praise’s debut LP “Dressing” was recorded during two sessions divided by a year of Covid restrictions. The band members came together afterward to recreate their digital works into a stripped-down, three-piece live format. Jay Pellicci (Deerhoof, The Dodos) engineered “Dressing,” while Jason Cupp (Maps & Atlases, American Football) mixed the album.

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The Oakland-based post-punk group Low Praise recently revealed their debut LP, “Dressing,” scheduled for release on May 19, 2023. Prior to the album launch, the band has shared their latest single, “Forget That It’s Summer.” Drawing musical inspiration from late 70s post-punk acts like The Fall and Wire, Low Praise had previously released two EPs, “Expectations” and “Tanning Beds,” both recorded by Andrew Oswald (Marbled Eye).

Warren, the founding member of Low Praise, describes the process of creating their new single “Forget That It’s Summer.” The song was written during the height of the Covid pandemic when the band members experienced fear, anxiety, and loneliness. Initially, they composed the song by exchanging loops and experimenting with different layers while being physically apart. Later, they reworked the song into a more stripped-down live band version when they could finally reunite. The song’s theme reflects the forced reflection and appreciation of simple things in life during the pandemic, accompanied by a dance groove.

Low Praise’s debut LP “Dressing” was recorded during two sessions divided by a year of Covid restrictions. The band members came together afterward to recreate their digital works into a stripped-down, three-piece live format. Jay Pellicci (Deerhoof, The Dodos) engineered “Dressing,” while Jason Cupp (Maps & Atlases, American Football) mixed the album.

Here’s the band’s newest video.

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