Orcutt Shelley Miller - "A Star is Born"

Photo by Rachel Lipsitz

Orcutt Shelley Miller is the trio of Bill Orcutt (Harry Pussy), Steve Shelley (Sonic Youth), and Ethan Miller (Howlin Rain, Comets on Fire). The trio just released a new single off their debut album, and considering the pedigree involved, "A Star is Born" is a surprisingly straightforward rock song. That's not to say that it's not experimental, but that label is subjective. This is a fuzz-heavy six-plus minute epic of rock that dabbles in roots and wouldn't sound that out of place during a Neil Young concert. It's also trippy as hell, which you would also kind of expect. "A Star is Born" is a great introduction to an all-star trio that we'll hopefully be bringing you a lot of in the weeks to come.

You can listen to "A Star is Born" below. Orcutt Sheley Miller's self-titled debut album is due out September 5 on Silver Current Records, and is available for pre-order through Bandcamp. Upcoming tour dates are below the song.

9/3 - Pioneertown, CA - Pappy & Harriets
9/4 - Los Angeles, CA - Barnsdall Theatre
9/5 - Santa Cruz, CA - Crepe Place
9/6 - Oakland, CA - Thee Stork Club
9/10 - Seattle, WA - Tractor Tavern
9/11 - Portland, OR - Mississippi Studios
11/4 - Hamden, CT - Space Ballroom
11/5 - Philadelphia, PA - Johnny Brendas
11/6 - Kingston, NY - Tubbys
11/7 - Brooklyn, NY - Union Pool
11/8 - Washington, DC - Comet Ping Pong