Thursday, June 17, 2021

Split Single - "Satellite"

Photo by Noah Sheldon

Split Single is Jason Narducy's project, featuring his Bob Mould Band and Superchunk bandmate Jon Wurster on drums and R.E.M.'s Mike Mills on bass. While their previous two singles sounded like songs that would come from a Superchunk related project, "Satellite" is completely different. "Satellite" is a straight up power ballad. It's going to give you some serious 1980's flashbacks, and you might expect to hear Adam Curry's voice introducing it. Ok, that might be an extreme comparison, but it's what would have happened if your favorite 90's alt-rockers embraced the 80's power ballad with their hearts fully on their sleeves instead of rejecting them outright. It does end with a killer 90's style feedback outro before any of us can get too emotional.

Jason Narducy says of the new song and video:

“‘Satellite’ was the first song I wrote for this album. The lyrics are about searching for connection which is something many of us have felt deeply during the pandemic. I wanted the video to capture that feeling of isolation and then the jubilation once a connection is made.
 
This video came together very quickly. I didn’t know the young crew that was referred to me but they were fantastic. Jimmy Chung plays the street salesperson. We met when he was cast of ‘Verböten’ the musical. I liked him right away. He has an infectious positive energy. It was great to work with Jimmy again.”

You can watch the video for "Satellite" below. Amplificado is due out June 25 on Inside Outside Records. You can pre-order your copy here. For more on Split Single, check out the band's website. Upcoming tour dates are below the video.


Sun. June 27 - Evanston, IL @ Wine Goddess (solo show)
Sat. July 10 - Skokie, IL @ Sketchbook Brewery (Full Band Record Release Show w/ Mike Mills)

Thu. July 22 - Philadelphia, PA (solo lawn show)

Fri. July 23 - Richmond, VA (solo lawn show)

Sat. July 24 - Baltimore, MD (solo lawn show)

Sun. July 25 - Washington, DC (solo lawn show)

Mon. July 26 - Brooklyn, NY (solo lawn show)

Fri. Oct. 15 - Bloomington, IL @ Castle Theatre (solo supporting Bob Mould)

Sat. Oct. 16 - Stoughton, WI @ Stoughton Opera House (solo supporting Bob Mould) 

Sun. Oct. 17 - Kalamazoo, MI @ Bell’s Eccentric Cafe (solo supporting Bob Mould)

Tue. Oct. 19 - Kent, OH @ The Kent Stage (solo supporting Bob Mould)

Wed. Oct. 20 - Nelsonville, OH @ Stuart’s Opera House (solo supporting Bob Mould)

Fri. Oct. 22 - Cincinnati, OH @ Memorial Hall OTR (solo supporting Bob Mould)

Sat. Oct. 23 - St. Louis, MO @ Off Broadway (solo supporting Bob Mould) -- SOLD OUT
Sun. Oct. 24 - Iowa City, IA @ Englert Theatre (solo supporting Bob Mould)

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