Austin, Texas’ newest band Fanclub share their new single ‘Stranger’ on December 5th, taken from the band’s forthcoming debut EP to be released via newly founded Berlin based label Friendly Reminder.
Fanclub is Mike Lee, Leslie Crunkilton, and Daniel Schmidt from Austin, TX. Fanclub began from Mike’s love of twee pop, synth pop, and dreamy guitars. He searched for a vocalist, and when Leslie started singing on a song, it became clear that her voice would be the drive of the band. The songs are dazzling, both melancholic yet upbeat. Fanclub gives us a sound that is hopefully nostalgic but also distinctly brand new.
The new single ‘Stranger’ follows on from the release of ‘Reflection’ and is a catchy synth-driven slice of dream pop, and another display of the band’s penchant for writing songs that incorporate beauty and pain into a lo-fi, melodic aesthetic.
To cap off the year, Fanclub are performing shows in their home state of Texas in the lead up to their debut EP ‘All the Same’, which will be released in early 2019 and will be followed by a showcase atSXSW.
“‘Stranger’ is about falling out of love. Even when it’s obvious what is happening, there is the instinct to try and maintain the illusion that everything is okay. This song is positioned at that devastating moment when a decision is made, and you have to learn how to continue loving.
The last line “Now let it go, we’re all the same. We’re all, we’re all, we’re all the same” removes blame, and joins us all in the shared experience of love and loss.” – Leslie Crunkilton
Upcoming Shows:
Dec 7th – Cheer Up Charlies, Austin TX
Dec 8th – Rudyards, Houston TX
Dec 21st – Hotel Vegas, Austin TX
Jan 26th – Axelrad, Houston TX
Mar 2019 – SXSW
‘Stranger’ is available from December 5th via Friendly Reminder.
The ‘All the Same’ EP is due for release in January 2019.
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