Hello reader,
Welcome back to SWT.
Today, we’re excited to share the announcement from a band we interviewed in 2023 and their 2023 full-length album, Humans Can Play, made Josh’s honorable mention within his Best Albums of 2023.
That’s right, these guys are back with new music that premiered recently on February 28th and some additional news!
From the press release, “Autogramm, synth-driven power-poppers from Seattle, Chicago and Vancouver, have just released their latest single on Dirt Cult Records and Germany’s Goodwill Records. The vinyl seven-inch single features the band’s newest composition ‘Randy’ and is backed with the song ‘Jenny’s In A Sleep World’ by Toronto’s punk legends The Diodes. Originally released in 1979, The Diodes enthusiastically endorsed the synthed-up cover version of the song. The new single follows Autogramm’s tradition of crafting sing-along new wave anthems, but this time with a humorous twist. ‘Randy’ was originally slated to be released as part of their latest album Music That Humans Can Play, but was omitted as the subject of the lyrics became inaccurate. Being a self-described ‘cat band’ they naturally – after some deliberation – decided to re-record the vocals and dedicate the content of the lyrics to their drummer’s cat, Randy.”
The press release also offered the following quotes, “It’s a letter to a good friend, in need of a little confidence push. Everyone needs an ego boost sometimes. Even if they’re a cat,” from drummer The Silo. And guitarist Lars Von Seattle shared his own thoughts on the single, “Nuevo juevo punk pop for allergic feline lovers. Blazing guitars, squiggly synths, bumping bass, and deftly thrashing drums collide in a spirit of uplift for the irrepressible Randy in all of us.” Well said, guys.
While listening, you’ll catch notes that remind you of DEVO, The Cars, The Dead Milkmen, The Fixx, The Go-Gos, and more.
Take a listen here:
And stream it here.
Those contributing to these songs are band members:
- Jiffy Marx – vocals, synths, guitars
- The Silo – vocals, drums, synths, guitars
- CC Voltage – vocals, bass, guitars
- Lars Von Seattle – guitars and vocals
Like what you heard?
Purchase the color vinyl single from Dirt Cult Records in North America:
dirtcultrecords.bandcamp.com/album/randy
Purchase the color vinyl single from Goodwill Records in Europe:
goodwillrecords.net/shop/7s/indie-noise-7s/autogramm-randy-jennys-in-a-sleep-world-7-color-vinyl-preorders/
Autogramm is touring in support of Music That Humans Can Play with their LIVE IN SPAIN MARCH 2025 Tour on the following dates:
- Saturday, March 22nd COX – TNT BLUES
- Sunday, March 23rd GRANADA – PLANTA BAJA
- Monday, March 24th SPAIN – TBA
- Tuesday, March 25th SEVILLA – EVEN
- Wednesday, March 26th CÓRDOBA – HANGAR
- Thursday, March 27th VALLADOLID – CIENTOCERO
- Friday, March 28 ALCALÁ DE HENARES – SALA EGO
- Saturday, March 29 MADRID – FUN HOUSE
En español:
“Autogramm, los power-poperos de Seattle, Chicago y Vancouver acaban de lanzar su último single en Dirt Cult Records y Goodwill Records de Alemania. El single en vinilo de 7” incluye la composición más reciente de la banda, ‘Randy’, y en la cara b el tema ‘Jenny’s In A Sleep World’ de las leyendas punk de Toronto, The Diodes, original de 1979. The Diodes han dado su entusiasta apoyo a la versión sintetizada de la canción. El nuevo sencillo sigue la tradición de Autogramm de crear coreables himnos new wave, pero esta vez con un punto humorístico. El tema ‘Randy’ originalmente estaba previsto para ser incluido en su último álbum Music That Humans Can Play, pero se omitió ya que el tema del que trataba su letra se volvió incorrecto. Ya que se autodenominan ‘banda de gatos’ fue natural que, tras algunas deliberaciones, decidieran volver a grabar las voces y dedicasen el contenido de las letras al gato de su baterista: Randy.”
El baterista The Silo, “Es una carta a un buen amigo que necesita un pequeño empujón de confianza. Todo el mundo necesita un impulso de ego a veces. Aunque sea un gato.” El guitarrista Lars Von Seattle, “Nuevo punk pop para alérgicos amantes de los felinos. Guitarras ardientes, sintetizadores ondulantes, bajos impactantes y baterías hábilmente golpeadas chocan entre sí para generar un espíritu de elevación para ese incontenible Randy que todos llevamos dentro.”
EN VIVO EN ESPAÑA MARZO 2025
- Sábado 22 de marzo: COX – TNT BLUES
- Domingo 23 de marzo: GRANADA – PLANTA BAJA
- Lunes 24 de marzo: ESPAÑA – Por confirmar
- Martes 25 de marzo: SEVILLA – EVEN
- Mié 26 de marzo: CÓRDOBA – HANGAR
- Jue 27 de marzo: VALLADOLID – CIENTOCERO
- Viernes 28 de marzo: ALCALÁ DE HENARES – SALA EGO
- Sáb 29 de marzo: MADRID – FUN HOUSE
You can follow and listen to Autogramm at the following links:
Bandcamp: https://autogramm.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.
Instagram: https://www.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@autogramm3166
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