Brooklyn trio The Fluids and their Talking Heads-esque debut single "Creatures" turned lots of heads (pun intended) after the tune's release in September. Since then, the band drip fed their fans songs from their debut album No Kidding!, which was just released October 27th via Axis Mundi Records. The post punk sound that the band has honed in on so perfectly has also gotten comparisons to the likes of Bowie and Echo & The Bunnymen. One listen to the album and you'll pick up on those nostalgic nods in lead singer Mike Tony's vocals and their punchy guitar melodies. In celebration of the album being released last month, Mike and lead guitarist Cooper Formant put together a track by track of the record. Check it out below!
Photo by Jordan Kuyper
The Fluids is Cooper Formant, Mike Tony, and Nick DeMolina
"Lines"
Mike: Maybe our most dynamic song, and one of my faves to play live.
Cooper: This is one of the ones where Mike sounds like a kid performing a rock opera for his sister and her friends in the basement as a teen...in a good way. This riff is pretty bluesy.
"Sign N Drive"
Mike: Catchy little song that really came together once Cooper introduced his guitar line.
Cooper: This is the Miller Lite of the songs on No Kidding! The first few seconds are like cracking a cold light beer. It's hard for me not to picture Mike's aunt dancing in the front row at our shows when I hear this one.
"New Land Sale"
A statement of intent. An anthem to kneel to.
"Midnight"
I needed a slow song for our live sets and I wanted a chance to shred a solo over some airy synths.
"Creatures"
A party song. But not a party I particularly want to go to.
"Heavy Door"
A big Bruce-esque power jam that culminates with an apropro sax solo
"Favorite Gun"
Mike: A last minute addition to the album - a reckless, unhinged sprint.
Cooper: I imagine we are riding through the desert night in a convertible with Mike's dad and Adrian Grenier on our way to Vegas.
"Turnt"
A straight up blitz. Cooper’s guitar gives me goosebumps.
"Just Like Me"
A cathartic track, in terms of content and placement on the album.
"On Ice"
It’s like eating a McFlurry after a Big Mac meal.
Listen to No Kidding! in full below, and keep up with The Fluids on social media: Facebook// Twitter // Instagram
Lots of bops in this week's New Music Friday! On the singles front, both MGMT and Liza Anne have made long awaited comebacks with "Little Dark Age" and "Paranoia." Our favorites The Fluids have drip fed another new single from their upcoming album, called "New Land Sale," and Matt Woods has also dropped yet another single. Chicago band Sedgewick also teased their upcoming album with new song "Red Moon" in advance of their free in-store performance at Shuga Records this weekend. On the album front, Bully released their sophomore album Losing today. Tune in to all that and more below!
This week's New Music Friday is packed with the goods...especially from some hometown bands. Chicago's own Melkbelly and Pool Holograph both released new albums, while Modern Vices put out a new song. You can catch Melkbelly celebrating the release at The Hideout tonight, and Pool Holograph is playing a free show at Schubas on Monday. Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile's highly anticipated collab album is also finally here, along with new records from the legends Beck and St. Vincent. On the singles front, pop queens Emily Warren, Bishop Briggs, and DAGNY all put out new tracks this week. Our new favorites from NYC, The Fluids, teased their upcoming album as well with a new track, and our pals Foreign Air put out their first song since April. Yoke Lore and Cara Salimando also released stunning covers, putting their own touch on popular songs. Tune into all that and more below!
Modern Vices- "If Only"
Cara Salimando- "Nothings Gonna Hurt You Baby" (Cigarettes After Sex Cover)
So many new albums out today! The National have their first album out since 2013, and Alvvays put out their sophomore album to follow up their debut in 2014. The Belle Game and Zola Jesus's new albums have a dreamy ethereal vibe, while Nothing But Thieves bring on the jamming with their 15-track album. Lomelda and Joseph also have new records out, just to name a few. Even Twin Peaks: The Return has put out a soundtrack following the series finale on Sunday, which features artists like Sharon Van Etten, Nine Inch Nails, and Eddie Vedder. On the singles front, there's everything from the hyped up, long awaited return of Sam Smith to the debut single from a brand new artist, Anna Leone. Local legends Twin Peaks have also released the next double single of their Sweet '17 Singles series. Beck is back with the catchy track "Up All Night," while Spinning Coin released "Sleepless," the lead single from their upcoming debut album. Aquilo, St. Vincent, and Matt Woods also have stunning new singles. No matter what your music taste is, there's something for everyone this week. Tune into it all below!
