Bad Bad Hats Debut “Walkman” w/ Under The Radar
Bad Bad Hats
Premiere New Single
“Walkman” on Under The Radar,
A Nostalgic Tribute to Their Love of Rock Music
Walkman LP out 9/17 on Don Giovanni
Pre-order here.
2021 National Tour Dates,Incl. Philadelphia, NYC, Chicago, Boston, + more!Tour dates below + here
Photo credit: Zoe Prinds-Flas
“Vocalist/guitarist Kerry Alexander’s pure voice might be called “sweet” or “childlike,” but her innocence is belied by her apt songwriting, which translates her experiences into poignant, universal stories.” – Pitchfork “terse, honest lyrics suggest a weathered wisdom.” – The New Yorker “… programmed to fire all neural pathways associated with carefree indie rock fun.
But beware: These lyrics will bite.” – NPR “Sounds Like: If Club 8 turned down the twee and borrowed some of Metric’s don’t-mess-with-me aura — then toured every DIY venue in Brooklyn.” – SPIN “Bad Bad Hats strike the sweet spot between bouncy and poignant … the new album is shaping up to be pretty tremendous.” – Stereogum ” … the perfect, dreamy-pop summer soundtrack.” – PAPER “A gritty two-and-a-half minutes of wobbly bass, wailing guitar, and front woman Kerry Alexander’s slinky vocals, it is a blast—and there is more like this to come.” – FADER
Today, Minneapolis’ beloved indie rock trio Bad Bad Hats shares new single “Walkman” via Under The Radar. Recently signed to Don Giovanni Records, the band will release their upcoming album Walkman on September 17. Full of memorable melodies, sweet harmonies, and a simple yet fun beat, the band pays a nostalgic tribute to their love of rock music on the title-track. Despite it’s lyrical praise for “heavy metal, rock and roll”, the mid-tempo tune owes as much to pop and country traditions as it does the rock canon. While breathing exuberant joy and her singular sense of humor into every syllable, songwriter Kerry Alexander (guitar/vocals) brings personal storytelling and wit into multi-layered lyrics, while wailing on bouncing guitar lines and infectious riffs with bandmates Chris Hoge (bass) and Con Davison (drums). Kerry shares, “I love music’s special power to transport us to certain places and times in our lives. ‘Walkman’ is inspired by that. It’s about having a feeling so strong for someone that whenever you’re falling in love, it brings you back to being with that person. This song was just a voice memo when we went into the studio and the direction it took was a pleasant surprise. It ended up being one of our favorite songs on the album.”
Defined by a balance of sweet and sour, the trio’s music honors classic pop songwriting, with nods to nineties rock simplicity and pop-punk frivolity. Searing power-pop lead single “Detroit Basketball” created critical anticipation across BrooklynVegan, The Current, Minneapolis Star Tribune, FLOOD Magazine, Stereogum, Fluxblog, We All Want Someone To Shout For, and more. Walkman is the group’s fourth time working with producer Brett Bullion, including their previous two LPs, Psychic Reader and Lightning Round, and the Wide Right EP. Bullion and the band use the studio as an instrument, resulting in their most polished work to date.
Bad Bad Hats Tour Dates
August 12: Spring Green, WI @ Shitty Barn
September 22: Omaha, NE @ Reverb Lounge
September 23: Kansas City, MO @ Record Bar
September 24: Saint Louis, MO @ Off Broadway
September 25: Des Moines, IA @ xBk
October 7: St. Cloud, MN @ Pioneer Place
October 8: Fargo, ND @ Fargo Brewing Company
October 9: Sioux Falls, SD @ Icon Lounge
October 15: Bloomington, IN @ The Bishop
October 19: Newport, KY @ Southgate House Revival
October 20: Columbus, OH @ Natalie’s
October 21: Pittsburgh, PA @ Club Cafe
October 22: Vienna, VA @ Jammin Java
October 23: Richmond, VA @ Richmond Music Hall
October 24: Philadelphia, PA @ Silk City
October 26: Asbury Park, NJ @ The Saint
October 27: Hamden, CT @ Space Ballroom
October 28: New York, NY @ Mercury Lounge
October 29: Concord, NH @ Bank of New Hampshire Stage
October 30: Keene, NH @ Colonial Theatre
October 31: Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall
November 2: Northampton, MA @ Iron Horse
November 3: Albany, NY @ The Linda
November 4: Buffalo, NY @ The 9th Ward at Babeville
November 5: Cleveland, OH @ Mahall’s
November 6: Ferndale, MI @ Otus Supply
November 7: Grand Rapids, MI @ Pyramid Scheme
November 18: Wausau, WI @ Grand Theater
November 19: Milwaukee, WI @ Cactus Club
November 20: Chicago, IL @ Schubas
December 2: Madison, WI @ High Noon Saloon
December 3: Duluth, MN @ Sacred Heart Music Center
December 4: Green Bay, WI @ Badger State Brewing
Walkman album art
Walkman tracklist
1. Walkman
3. Always On Time
4. Gloria Love
5. Priority
6. Quarter Past
7. Milky Way
8. Only Static
9. Awkward Phase
10. Year Of The Crab