Since the last time Speedy Ortiz dropped by our studio, the band has played countless shows all around the country and landed on the radar of the music scene at large. That same charming, lo-fi grunge sound that made them endearing early on still applies, but now the pairing of Sadie Dupuis’ melodies with satisfying fuzz comes on like a confident juggernaut — not that there was any lack of confidence before. If you’re like us and have a serious soft spot for the likes of 90s greats such as Helium, Pavement, and Mazzy Star, Speedy Ortiz should already be your new favorite band.
Featured song: “Hitch”
Complete broadcast and audio playlist: http://b-t-r.co/1cZpz9R
The latest release by Speedy Ortiz, Major Arcana, is available now from Carpark Records.
Speedy Ortiz on Bandcamp: http://speedyortiz.bandcamp.com
Facebook: http://facebook.com/speedyortiz
Twitter: @killquilty
Upcoming Tour Dates:
09/21 @ Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY
09/27 @ Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH
10/04 @ Oberlin College in Oberlin, OH
10/05 @ Kenyon College in Gambier, OH
10/11 @ The Elevens in Northampton, MA
10/19 @ Silent Barn in Brooklyn, NY
10/23 @ The Flat in Brooklyn, NY
11/02 @ Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, NY
11/07 @ Great Scott in Allston, MA
11/08 @ Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT
11/09 @ Cambridge Elk’s Lodge in Cambridge, MA
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