The first record in three years for Seattle indie darlings Math and Physics Club is set for release this month! ‘Long Drag’ (matinée 089) is the lead single from the band’s forthcoming ‘Our Hearts Beat Out Loud’ LP, and this time they’re playing against type with a raw, groovy stomp that sets moody lyrics against a sassy, schoolyard beat. Fans of ‘Cold as Minnesota’ from the first Math and Physics Club LP (that’s all of you right?) will not be disappointed!
The exclusive b-side ‘Across the Paper’ takes a more soft shoe approach, with ukulele, mandolin, and warm harmonies providing the backdrop for broken hearts. If this is what the band considers a b-side you know we’re in for a treat with the new album!
Recorded by Bob Schwenkler at Olympia’s fabled Dub Narcotic Studio, the 7” is pressed on transparent coke bottle green vinyl and limited to 500 hand-numbered copies in a hip sleeve designed by artist Tae Won Yu. The official release date is July 30 but it is available right now from the Matinée shop with free immediate download included!
If you are after a vinyl copy, you may want to wait two more days to order as we’ll be revealing details of an amazing third new 7” that you need to hear and the postage for three singles is not much more than it is for just one.
While you wait, ‘Long Drag’ is featured on the handy Matinée Soundcloud player below. Enjoy!
There’s also a video for ‘Long Drag’ featuring multiple indie celebrities including at least one fellow Matinée popstar. Watch it here: