Photo by Carlos Garcia
Brainstory is a Los Angeles based band consisting of brothers Kevin and Tony Martin along with Eric Hagstrom. The trio's latest single, "Peach Optimo," is named after a favorite cigar wrap they used for blunts as teenagers, and is about the nostalgia of growing up in a suburban life, both the boredom and fun. It's a psychedelic soul-infused song that also leans heavily into jazz. "Peach Optimo" is just ridiculously laid back, and just feels like summers of not having a ton to do, but still having fun anyway, even if you're complaining about not having anything to do. There's a strong 1970's vibe to the song, but that could just be the soul and psychedelia coming through. Or, if you're of a certain age, you're going to hear the strong influence of mid-90's G-funk era hip hop.
You can listen to "Peach Optimo" below. Sounds Good is due out April 19 on Big Crown Records, and is available for pre-order here. For more on Brainstory, check out the band's website. Upcoming tour dates are below the song.
Apr 18 Lodge Room - Los Angeles, CA **SOLD OUT
April 19 The Independent- San Francisco, CA
April 20 Moe’s Alley - Santa Cruz, CA
April 21 Pappy & Harriets - Pioneertown, CA
Apr 22 Valley Bar - Phoenix, AZ
Apr 23 Love Buzz - El Paso, TX
Apr 25 Tandem - San Antonio, TX
Apr 26 Psych Fest - Austin, TX
Apr 27 Norman Music Festival - Norman, OK
April 29 Sister Bar - Albuquerque, NM
May 01 Larimer Lounge - Denver, CO
May 02 The Atrium - Fort Collins, CO
May 03 DLC - Salt Lake City, UT
May 04 Neurolux - Boise, ID
May 07 High DIve - Seattle, WA
May 08 Mississippi Studios - Portland, OR
May 14 Bird, Rotterdam, Netherlands +
May 15 Bitterzoet, Amsterdam, Netherland +
May 16 - Knust - Hamburg, Germany +
May 17 - Franz Mhelhose - Enfurt, Germany +
May 18 - Lido - Berlin, Germany +
May 20 - La Maroquinerie - Paris, France +
May 23 - Belgrave Music Hall - Leeds, UK +
May 24 - Lost Horizon - Bristol, UK +
May 26 - Cross The Tracks Festival - Brockwell Park, UK
May 27 - Jazz Cafe - London, UK +
May 28 - The Blues Kitchen - Manchester, UK +
May 29 - St. Luke’s - Glasgow, Scotland +
June 8 - The Rockaway Hotel - Rockaway, NY +
+ notes dates with Lady Wray
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