Brooklyn's post-punk pioneers SAVAK are gearing up to unleash their latest auditory creation, "Flavors Of Paradise," upon the masses on March 1. The album, baptized in the sonic sanctum of Chicago's Electrical Audio studio, is a relentless exploration into the band's unapologetic post-punk prowess.
"Leash Biter," the album's inaugural offering, is a gripping introduction, showcasing SAVAK's ability to navigate the dark alleys of agitpop with jagged stabs reminiscent of The Fall, harmonies echoing Flamin' Groovies, and an underlying riff that would make Wilko Johnson nod in approval. The track's debut on Brooklyn Vegan heralds the imminent arrival of an album that effortlessly balances the dark and moody with the irresistibly catchy.
Recording 12 tracks in a swift three days might sound like a Herculean feat, but for SAVAK, it was a breeze across the Danube. The absence of guests, edits, and funk ensures that "Flavors Of Paradise" remains a lean, spacious, and lively testament to the band's creative tenacity. The record, produced by Matthew Barnhart of Superchunk and Bob Mould fame, refuses to shy away from tackling topics as diverse as marriage, espionage, vulnerability, and, yes, even dogs.
With five LPs, an EP, and a slew of singles under their belt, SAVAK continues to assert their musical relevance. Critics from Noisey/VICE to Mojo have lauded the band's ability to meld the dark and catchy, delivering a potent agitpop racket that's both astute and brimming with superior twin-guitar slash action.
As SAVAK embarks on a U.S. East Coast tour in February and March, culminating in a record release show at Brooklyn's Union Pool on March 7, their sonic pilgrimage will extend to France in April. So, press play, let the flavors unfold, and discover why SAVAK remains as comfortable in the dog park as they are in the local used bookstore.
US Tour Dates:
02.20 - Brooklyn, NY @ Union Pool with J. Robbins - FREE
03.07 - Brooklyn, NY @ Union Pool Record Release Show with Kilynn Lunsford and Blank Account - TICKETS
03.08 - Philadelphia, PA @ Century Bar with Kilynn Lunsford and Ecology:Homestones
03.09 - Silver Spring, MD @ Quarry House with Cryptid Summer and Diamine - TICKETS
France Tour Dates:
04.10 - Paris @ Mécanique Ondulatoire
04.11 - Angers @ Le Garage
04.12 - Laval @ La Fosse
04.13 - Nantes @ Duchesse
04.14 - La Rochelle @ TBD
04.15 - Limoges @ CCM Jean Gagnant
04.16 - Toulouse @ Gloria
04.17 - Perigueux @ Moulin Du Rousseau
04.18 - Lyon @ Trokson
04.19 - Troyes @ The Message
04.20 - Évreux @ Brasserie Spore