Screeching Weasel Launches Indie Go-Go Campaign

Legendary Chicago (now Wisconsin) punk act Screeching Weasel have launched a new Indie Go-Go to help raise $27,000 towards the first of a two part rock opera entitled Baby Fact: Act 1. Front man Ben Weasel explains the release stating:

Baby Fat: Act 1 is the first act of a two-act rock opera I’ve been working on for the past few years. It’s not a rock opera in the traditional sense – the ones done by bands in the 70s seem to me to be concept records – but an actual opera with a linear narrative, featuring different singers portraying different characters. Baby Fat is the logical next step for Screeching Weasel after years of making themed and concept records like My Brain Hurts, Anthem For A New Tomorrow, Emo and These Ones Are Bitter. 

As for why they’re opting to do crowd-sourcing for this album, Weasel explains:

If we brought this idea to the average label they’d try to get us to make a traditional record. Thankfully, Recess Records is 100% behind us – they’re ready and willing to release Baby Fat – but unfortunately they don’t have the money to fund the production. So we’re bringing it to you. 

You can see the perks and fund the release here.

The band last released First World Manifesto in 2011.