Mamalarky - "Anhedonia"

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Mamalarky have released a new single that will win over anyone that's not already on the bandwagon. "Anhedonia" is a wistful and whimsical sounding song in sound but not subject. It kind of sounds like if Liz Phair decided to bring her 90's indie rock sound to modern alt-folk. The song is filled with some of the jangliest guitars we've heard in a while, and it (sonically) is the perfect song for the warmer weather as spring starts poking its head out. I'm not sure if I'd call "Anhedonia" a pop song, but it's far catchier than anything in the Top 10 currently. Mamalarky have crafted a song that's an instant classic and has us even more excited for their new album next month.

Livvy Bennett says of her band's latest single:

“‘Anhedonia’ is a song about feeling god awful. I was going through a really deep depression and not knowing what to do other than isolate myself from everyone. I didn’t want to put this song out because of how much I associate it with pain and getting completely stuck in it. I’m glad it’s on the record now, though. The most defining times come after being at the bottom of the pit, every day passing the same. At some point you look up and anhedonia has gone and you’re more hopeful than before.”

You can listen to "Anhedonia" below. Hex Key is due out April 11 on Epitaph Records, and is available for pre-order here. For more on Mamalarky, check out the band's website. Upcoming tour dates are below the song and include a May 13 date at The Rockwell in Somerville.

3/21 - The Echoplex - Los Angeles, CA *

3/22 - SLO Brew - San Luis Obispo, CA *

3/23 - The New Paris - Oakland, CA *

3/27 - Tractor Tavern - Seattle, WA *

3/28 - Wise Hall - Vancouver, BC *

3/29 - Aladdin Theater - Portland, OR *

3/30 - Treefort Fest - Boise, ID *

4/1 - Meow Wolf - Santa Fe, NM *

4/3 - Resonant Head - Oklahoma City, OK *

4/4 - Rubber Gloves - Denton, TX *

4/5 - Hotel Vegas - Austin, TX *

4/8 - The Underground - Mesa. AZ *

4/9 - Music Box - San Diego, CA *

4/26 - The Earl - Atlanta, GA

4/28 - Mahall’s - Lakewood, Oh

4/30 - Schubas Tavern - Chicago, IL

5/1 - The Bishop - Bloomington, IN

5/2 - Ace of Cups - Columbus, OH

5/3 - The Government Center - Pittsburgh, PA

5/4 - Static Age Records - Asheville, NC

5/6 - Kings - Raleigh, NC

5/8 - Comet Ping Pong - Washington, DC

5/9 - Foto Club - Philadelphia, PA

5/10 - Baby’s All Right - Brooklyn, NY

5/13 - The Rockwell - Somerville, MA

* w/ Hinds