East Nashville outfit *repeat repeat have a lot of good things going for them, not the least of which being a friendship with The Black Keys’ Patrick Carney, who produced their latest LP, Glazed.
“Patrick was deeply involved in every aspect of the album, and it sparked this whole new level of creativity in all of us,” explained Jared Corder—who, along with his wife Kristyn Corder comprise *repeat repeat—in a press statement. “He was adamant about pushing us and working on something until we got it exactly right. It was really challenging at times, but I think it taught us how to make the best song that we can possibly make.”
RELATED: The Black Keys Get Down and Dirty on “Eagle Birds”
“Pressure” is a strong representation of that creative connection. It’s a simmering power-pop confection that cruises with the calculated cool of The Cars and opens up to reveal a meticulous arrangement thick with sonic details. Listen to it below.
“‘Pressure’ faces the squeeze of day-to-day expectations and the constructs of society from a hopeful place,” Jared explains. “Everything feels rushed. Everything needed to happen yesterday. Everything costs all the money. It’s a perspective on responsibilities and frenetic energy in the digital age.”
*repeat repeat follow a hometown release show on June 2 to join their buddy Pat and The Black Keys on tour. See the itinerary below.
Glazed is set for release on May 31 via Dangerbird Records.
September 24 – Kansas City, MO – Sprint Center *
September 25 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center *
September 27 – Chicago, IL – United Center *
September 28 – Minneapolis, MN – Target Center *
September 30 – Cleveland, OH – Quicken Loans Arena *
October 1 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena *
October 2 – Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena *
