EZTV – “Soft Tension” (Stereogum Premiere)
EZTV are the finest blend of laid-back college rock and ’60s-reminiscent pop. Following their “Dust In The Sky” 7″ and a string of Northeast concerts, today the Brooklyn trio shares “Soft Tension” from their upcoming debut album Calling Out. The catchy power-pop single embodies classic American rock with chiming guitars, instrumental layers, and piles of harmonies singing emotionally lingering phrases like “soft tension here with you.” It’s a mellow yet upbeat tune that makes you want to blast it on a car drive as the sun’s rays pour through the open windows, familiar yet unquestionably new. Listen below along with prior single “Trampoline.”
EZTV are launching their first US tour this summer. Dates:
6/17 Toronto, ON @ The Garrison (NXNE)
6/18 Toronto, ON @ The Garrison (NXNE)
06/19 Montreal, QC @ L’escografie
06/20 Northampton, MA @ 13th Floor Lounge
06/21 New York, NY @ Mercury Lounge *
06/23 Brooklyn, NY @ Baby’s All Right #
07/04 Austin, TX @ Red 7 (Outside) ^
07/05 Dallas, TX @ Club Dada ^
07/06 New Orleans, LA @ One Eyed Jack’s ^
07/07 Atlanta, GA @ The Earl ^
07/08 Raleigh, NC @ Neptune’s Parlor
07/09 Asheville, NC @ New Mountain Theatre ^
07/10 Indianapolis, IN @ Joyful Noise Records ^
07/11 Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Tavern
07/12 Chicago, IL @ West Fest
07/23 Brooklyn, NY @ Union Pool (Record Release Show) $
* with Christopher Owens of Girls
^ with Jacco Gardner, Dinner
$ with Nude Beach, Mercury Girls
# with No Joy
Calling Out is out 7/10 via Captured Tracks.