Hardcore standouts Scowl announce ‘Psychic Dance Routine’ EP

Following a massive year for the Santa Cruz hardcore outliers, Scowl has set big plans in motion for a banner 2023 with the confirmation of a brand new EP in Psychic Dance Routine. Set for an April 7th arrival date via hardcore authority Flatspot Records, the project is being rolled out proper with a potent introductory single with the infectious, “Opening Night”.

Pairing aggressive riffs, a weighty cadence and the dynamic vocal delivery of vocalist Kat Moss, Scowl’s punk sensibilities shine via their stylized brand of hardcore. Showcasing their DIY DNA, guitarist Malachi Greene directed the visual for the single which frames the band’s live energy and performative presence.

Vocalist Kat Moss shared how the band flexed their broad range of influences on this first offering from their forthcoming EP. ‘Opening Night’ is a song I’m particularly excited about because I really worked on this song’s structure with the boys in the band. I felt inspired by early 2000’s indie rock songs written by bands like The Strokes and Vampire Weekend.”

Moss further detailed the theme of the single, which put into context the trajectory of the last year. “Lyrically this song takes a pretty literal stab at my experience of feeling jolted from stage to van, and back again, every single night. I also had experiences on tour where I was seeing faces in the crowd that belonged to people from my past, and it was pretty shocking.”

Scowl is currently trekking across the North America with Show Me The Body, Jesus Piece, Zulu, and TRiPP JONES. Expanding on the creative boundaries and accessibility of hardcore, Scowl will also make their Coachella debut this April in addition to a myriad of festival plays including their label showcase in Flatspot World in New York, Bamboozle, and Sick New World in Las Vegas this May. A full list of dates can be found below.

The Psychic Dance Routine EP from Scowl drops April 7th via Flatspot Records. Pre-order the release along with themed merch – HERE

Psychic Dance Routine Tracklist 1. Shot Down 2. Psychic Dance Routine 3. Wired 4. Opening Night 5. Sold Out

w/ Show Me The Body + Jesus Piece + Zulu + TRiPP JONES

2/9 – Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer

2/10 – Richmond, VA @ Richmond Music Hall

2/11 – Durham, NC @ Motorco

2/13 – Atlanta, GA @ Terminal West

2/14 – Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum

2/15 – Miami, FL @ Gramps

2/16 – Gainesville, FL @ The Wooly

2/17 – Baton Rouge, LA @ Chelsea’s Live

2/18 – Dallas, TX @ The Studio at The Factory

2/19 – Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live

2/21 – San Antonio, TX @ Paper Tiger

2/22 – Austin, TX @ The Mohawk

2/24 – El Paso, TX @ Lowbrow Palace

2/25 – Tucson, AZ @ 191 Toole

2/26 – San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick

2/28 – Orange County, CA @ The Observatory

3/1 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Regent

3/3 – Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz @ Vets Hall

3/4 – Berkeley, CA @ UC Theatre

3/5 – Sacramento, CA @ Harlow’s

3/7 – Seattle, WA @ Neumos

3/8 – Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theatre

3/9 – Portland, OR @ Revolution Hall

3/10 – Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory

3/11 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Soundwell

3/12 – Denver, CO @ Gothic Theatre

3/14 – Omaha, NE @ Slowdown

3/15 – Minneapolis, MN @ Underground Music Venue

3/16 – Chicago, IL @ Metro

3/17 – Detroit, MI @ Tangent Gallery

3/18 – Toronto, ON @ The Opera House

3/19 – Montreal, QC @ Corona

3/21 – Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club

3/22 – Albany, NY @ Fuze Box

3/23 – Baltimore, MD @ Ottobar

3/24 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Steel

4/8 – Brooklyn, NY – Flatspot World @ The Monarch

4/15 – Indio, CA @ Coachella

4/22 – Indio, CA @ Coachella

5/6 – Atlantic City, NJ @ Bamboozle

5/13 – Las Vegas, NV @ Sick New World

6/23-25 – Manchester, UK @ Outbreak Fest

9/22-24 – Birmingham, AL @ Furnace Fest

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