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June 9, 2009

New Publicist (Sebastian Thompson & Ian Svenonius) - "Momma"

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Publicist began as the solo/side project of shirtless Trans Am/Weird War drummer Sebastian Thomson. He recently expanded things (including the band's reach) by collaborating on nine tracks with longtime zany and Sassy frontman Ian Svenonius of the Make Up and, more importantly, Nation of Ulysses, etc. Judging from their "Momma"/"Stone Age" single, if they keep it going, they'll be specializing in talky, funky electro-disco. Take a listen to the dance-floor populating Side A. (When I first listened I thought he was saying "Obama," which changed things significantly.)

Publicist - "Momma" (MP3)

"Momma" b/w "Stone Age" is out 6/29 via the new label Touching Music. You can continue the dance party at MySpace, where two more Svenonious tracks are posted, including "Stone Age."

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Thank you Brandon for sharing the additional songs!

Posted by: dillon at 06/09/09 7:59 PM  | Reply
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"frontman Ian Svenonius of the Make Up and, MORE IMPORTANTLY, Nation of Ulysses"

That's very debatable.

Posted by: j at 06/09/09 8:45 PM  | Reply
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Very debatable indeed. No mention of Ian's involvement in Scene Creamers and Weird War? Stoked about this, thanks for the heads up!

Posted by: Goose profile link at 06/09/09 9:11 PM  | Reply
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eager to see them in more sopts

Posted by: jesse at 06/10/09 9:20 AM  | Reply
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The chorus reminds me of a subdued version of the chorus of Red Hot Chili Pepper's "Special Secret Song Inside" (aka Party on Your Pussy).

Posted by: podcastrant at 06/10/09 10:52 AM  | Reply
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Unreal that these guys are featured on the site and you still haven't said a fucking word about Radio Moscow's excellent new album, especially the single "Broke Down." Yikes. Cuteness overload.

Posted by: What at 06/10/09 11:48 AM  | Reply
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thank you

Posted by: canlı okey at 06/11/09 3:25 AM  | Reply
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It's seems impossible to track down any info about the label on which the single should be released!
On Myspace it says Touching Music/Gomma Recs but:
1) no trace of any Topuching muisc website whatsoever
2) on Gomma's website there's no mention of Publicist

can anybody help somehow?!

Thanks!

Posted by: J. from italy at 06/12/09 12:21 PM  | Reply
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