Following up on their acclaimed debut 7” “Faustine”, Los Angeles’ Raw Geronimo returns in the new year with their next offering for Neurotic Yell Records with two new jams that expand on the band’s unique angular take on post-punk, surf, garage-pop, and R&B.
Equally channeling the sweetness of Ronnie Spector and the magnetic intensity of Siouxsie, Raw Geronimo is the brainchild of multi instrumentalist/singer Laena Geronimo. Forming the band in early 2011, the group has quickly built a reputation for their mesmerizing live tribal séance and high-energy performances, making them an act to watch out for in 2012.
This upcoming release is the first recorded as a full band; showcasing a bigger sound. The new 7” finds the band expanding upon their previous output, adding more baroque influences like late 70s art-rock (ala Bowie) with the twang of 50s rock and roll. The A-side “Role Play” takes familiar templates of garage rock and pop-punk and turns it inside out with Geronimo’s dark, coo-ing storytelling; creating something more alluring and fresh than a sum of it’s parts. The B-side “Shot On The Spot” offers a great surprise with its Gypsy/Western strut while still working seamlessly into the band’s wildly eclectic, ever-expanding sound.
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Laena Geronimo >>> sing song and dance
Andrew Scarborough >>> lead guitar, backing vocals
Shannon Lay >>> rhythm guitar, keys, backing vocals
Tim Or >>> bass
Michael Rudes >>> drums
Lauren Fey >>> percussion
The Role Play 7" is currently available via Neurotic Yell as a digital download and on limited edition red vinyl + free dropcard download with Role Play Remix by VAGENDA (feat Teri Gender Bender).
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released January 23, 2012
ROLE PLAY...
Performed by >>>
Laena Geronimo >>> vocals, rhythm guitar
Andrew Scarborough >>> guitar
Dante White-Aliano >>> bass
Michael Rudes >>> drums
Lauren Fey >>> percussion
SHOT ON THE SPOT...
Performed by >>>
Laena Geronimo >>> vocals
Andrew Scarborough >>> guitars
Dante White-Aliano >>> bass
Michael Rudes >>> drums
Lauren Fey >>> percussion
Jada Wagensomer >>> synth, keys
All songs written by Laena Geronimo
Recorded and mixed at The Hobby Shop Studio West
Produced by Mudrock + Laena Geronimo > assisted by Chase Meyer
Mastered by Bernie Grundman
Great vibe easy to say Suicide with a singer like PJ Harvey, but they are getting there, need to sort out where they are heading. Excellent album though. Well Done jazzberto
I first heard this band from Henry Rollins KCRW radio show and I've been in love ever since. I can't say enough about VUM, just buy their music! Clark Joseph Kent from Smallville KS
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