Californian math rock trio Covet have revealed that an April 07th release date through Triple Crown Records has been set for their third studio album, “catharsis“. A song by the name of “Firebird” has newly emerged online from that Scott Evans (Thrice, Samiam) produced outing. It is available via the below Tom Flynn-directed music video..
Guitarist/vocalist Yvette Young commented of the record:
“We did a lot of risk-taking on this album. I try to follow what excites me without heeding anybody’s expectations. I’m leaning into melodies, tones, and textures and trying to use them to transport listeners. The whole concept is escaping into a fantasy realm where the songs depict different characters and their own worlds.
Each song is like their theme song. It’s mostly instrumental, but when you close your eyes, I hope people will be transported into the character’s story. Music has always been escapism for me and a great source of therapy. My hope for this music is that it will take people somewhere and stir their imaginations, or at the very least, make them feel something.
I named this record ‘catharsis’ because the word to me feels like a triumphant exodus. No matter the dire circumstances, music is one of those things that I’ve always needed to create to survive (in all senses of the word), and time and time again, I turn to guitar and songwriting as my outlet to uplift and feel like I have control over something in this chaotic universe.”
As for this new single, Young offered:
“When my mom first emigrated to America, she balled out and got a red Pontiac Firebird. I hope it sounds like cruising down the highway with the wind blowing in your hair. I really wanted to lean into the catchiness of a melody and see how I could push some rock-n-roll tropes until something almost becomes cheesy—but not quite yet. Hopefully, the lighthearted and silly nature of the video reflects that.”
“catharsis” track listing:
01 – “coronal”
02 – “firebird”
03 – “bronco”
04 – “vanquish”
05 – “interlude”
06 – “smolder”
07 – “merlin”
08 – “lovespell”
Pre-orders are available here. The trio currently have the following touring booked for the record alongside Scarypoolparty & altopalo:
04/07 Portland, OR – Wonder Ballroom
04/08 Vancouver, BC – Biltmore Cabaret
04/09 Seattle, WA – Neumos
04/11 Salt Lake City, UT – Soundwell
04/13 Denver, CO – Meow Wolf
04/14 Lawrence, KS – The Bottleneck
04/15 St. Louis, MO – Delmar Hall
04/17 St. Paul, MN – Amsterdam Music Hall
04/18 Madison, WI – High Noon Saloon
04/20 Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge
04/21 Ann Arbor, MI – Blind Pig
04/22 Toronto, ON – Lee’s Palace
04/23 Montreal, QC – Café Campus
04/25 Pittsburgh, PA – Thunderbird Music Hall
04/26 Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Bowl
04/27 Boston, MA – Royale
04/28 Philadelphia, PA – Brooklyn Bowl
04/29 Vienna, VA – Jammin’ Java
05/01 Asheville, NC – The Grey Eagle
05/02 Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl
05/03 Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade (Hell)
05/05 Dallas, TX – Studio at The Factory
05/06 Austin, TX – Scoot Inn
05/08 Albuquerque, NM – Launchpad
05/10 Phoenix, AZ – Crescent Ballroom
05/11 Solana Beach, CA – Belly Up
05/12 Los Angeles, CA – The Roxy
Covet also have the following show booked:
02/22 San Francisco, CA – The UC Theatre (‘Noise Pop‘)
