Blushing - "Tamagotchi"

Photo by Eddie Chavez

Blushing are an Austin, TX based band consisting of two married couples. The band's latest single, "Tamagotchi," is probably closest to being dream pop, but it's quite a bit more than that. Sure, the song has that dreamy sound that washes over you with reverb, but there's also a much stronger bite to the guitars than you normally get in dream pop. It's not quite grunge, but fairly close. It's more of that early-mid-90's post grunge sound as mainstream alt-rock was edging into more of a power pop or bubblegrunge sound. Blushing's latest is an incredibly infectious song that fans of 90's alt-rock are going to adore.

You can watch the video for "Tamagotchi" below. Sugarcoat is out May 3 on Kanine Records, and is available for pre-order here. For more on Blushing, check out the artist's website. Upcoming tour dates are below the video.

Fri. March 15 - Austin, TX @ Hotel Vegas (SXSW official showcase)
Thu. May 2 - Austin, TX @ Hotel Vegas (album release show)
Wed. May 15 - San Antonio, TX @ Vibes Underground *
Thu. May 16 - Dallas, TX @ Club Dada *
Sat. May 18 - Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall *
Sun. May 19 - McAllen, TX @ The Gremlin *
Fri. June 14 - Oklahoma City, OK @ Resonant Head
Sat. June 15 - Fayetteville, AR @ George’s Majestic Lounge
Sun. June 16 - Nashville, TN @ 5 spot
Tue. June 18 - Washington, DC @ Pie Shop %
Wed. June 19 - Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s %
Thu. June 20 - Brooklyn, NY @ Baby’s All Right %
Fri. June 21 - Boston, MA @ Deep Cuts %
Sat. June 22 - Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground %
Sun. June 23 - Montreal, QC @ Bar Le Ritz %
Mon. June 24 - Toronto, ON @ The Garrison %
Wed. June 26 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr Smalls Funhouse %
Thu. June 27 - Detroit, MI @ Small’s %
Fri. June 28 - Cleveland, OH @ Beachland
Sat. June 29 - Chicago, IL @ Schubas
Mon. July 1 - Denver, CO @ Skylark Lounge
Wed. July 3 - Seattle, WA @ Chop Suey
Thu. July 4 - Portland, OR @ The Six
Fri. July 5 - San Francisco, CA @ Kilowatt
Sat. July 6 - Los Angeles, CA @ Moroccan Lounge
Sun. July 7 - Phoenix, AZ @ Rebel Lounge
Mon. July 8 - El Paso, TX @ Rosewood
 
* = w/ Slater
%= w/ Airiel