Skate punk band Totally Slow are sharing their new track “Pistol Whip,” off of their album The Darkness Intercepts, which will be released on March 22. The album was recorded at The Sandwich Shoppe with Scotty Sandwich, and it will be released through Refresh Records.
Listen to “Pistol Whip” here:
Frontman Scott Hicks shares his thoughts about the song:
“We wanted to find a more dynamic balance for this record. The track order wasn’t taken lightly and there are lot of interesting samples and between-song transitions that I hope folks can find the time to receive fully as a whole piece. “Pistol Whip” is a tone-switch, and brings the BPM down a bit. The intensity level is still peaking but it still feels like breathing space – with lyrics conveying that we live inside of chaos and trying to find some peace in accepting the intractable nature of “being”. So it’s a sonic break and really an emotional break as well.
Sam Paulsen is one of my favorite people and musicians, so it was rad that she happened to visiting when we were deep in the recording process. She sings backup on several songs and threw down some completely bonkers guitars on “Motorshed”. We’re always excited to collaborate and have our records include important people from our little community of like-minded artists and I love Sam so as far as I’m concerned she can be on any record I make in perpetuity.”
Totally Slow blend melodic hardcore, surf elements, and 90s basement punk into a unique sonic experience. Their current lineup includes newly joined Eddie Sanchez, Andy Foster, Chuck Johnson, and Scott Hicks. The band have played with many prominent acts and are gearing up for more live performances.
Presave The Darkness Intercepts here.
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