Speedfossil Reveal New Single & Video “Sweetheart”

Boston’s Speedfossil have released Sweetheart, the second single and video from the band’s upcoming EP, Room With A VU, Vol. 1, that is due out on the 12th April via Sonic Escort Records. The song features Linda Pardee (The Chelsea Curve) on powerhouse vocals and sees Garret Vandermolen and Linda sing the tale of two lovers, yearning to re-unite but just aren’t quite sure if it will work out.

“Sweetheart is one of the two tracks on the E.P. that my late friend and Red on Red label owner, Justine Covault, got to hear before she died in June of 2023 (Room With A VU, Vol. 1 was initially supposed to come out on Red in Red in September of 2023). I remember playing the mix for her in her car outside my house after a rehearsal we had just completed for an Asa Brebner memorial show last summer. I will never forget the smile on her face as she listened to the track (Justine had no idea I would collaborate with Linda). She was really pumped about releasing a song with two roster artists working together. Red on Red was a family in that way. All of the artists worked together to bring the label forward. This song would be the sonic manifestation of that spirit, and we had big plans to make it the centerpiece of the EP on release, plans which will now happen through The Sound Cove. I think it’s some of my best work – Linda’s performance is fantastic, and David Minehan’s production prowess shines. We’ve also got a super fun video from Joan Hathaway to go with the single, as well, that I hope people get a chance to check out!” (Garret Vandermolen)

Garret Vandermolen has also joined legendary power pop garage rockers The Plimsouls who will be doing a US and Canadian tour this summer as part of the Totally Tubular Festival. The tour starts on June 25th in Seattle, WA and features not only The Plimsouls but also Thomas Dolby, The Thompson Twins, Modern English, The Romantics, Bow Wow Wow, Tommy Tutone and Men Without Hats.