Secret Stuff / Sundressed – Split EP

Phoenix’s Sundressed and Nashville’s Secret Stuff will release this four song split seven inch single via Spartan Records on July 29th. This is a DIY indie release that is being released to commemorate both bands heading out on the road together. Both Sundressed and Secret Stuff have each contributed two new tracks to the EP, both of which will presumably get an airing when they embark on their US tour this summer.

This is Secret Stuff‘s first new material since the release of the This Is Fine EP earlier this year. They have contributed two more tracks that are true to their emo style, the heartfelt lyrics and earnest delivery jars slightly with the discordant musical delivery on their first contribution, the second track, whilst more accessible, remains firmly rooted in nineties emo territory. Sundressed contribute two tracks of yearning melodic punk that is delivered with a sparse minimalist approach, this style is underpinned by the acoustic number that closes the Split EP. Both bands, and all four tracks, compliment each other perfectly, of course how much you’ll enjoy this depends on how much you like emo influenced indie and punk, but if this is something that appeals to you then this single, and their tour, are things you should be seriously considering investing your pennies in.

This is by no means a disagreeable release, it is a downbeat affair that won’t be to everyone’s taste but with the dominant emo influence present this shouldn’t really come as a surprise. These are two bands who are geographically disparate, who despite the differing approaches are both invoking the same spirt in their music and are both doing things on their own terms. Both bands will be undertaking an extensive US tour together this summer, along with Daisyhead, Northbound, The Other Stars and Casey Bolle.

Pre-orders for the split are now available via Spartan Records here. All pre-orders include an instant download of Sundressed‘s Autopilot and a full high quality download of the EP on July 29th. The vinyl, which is available on a stunning array of colours, will ship in August.

You can visit Secret Stuff‘s bandcamp here and Sundressed‘s is here