Sunflower Bean’s sound has been steadily evolving since the release of their debut album, Human Ceremony. Their latest record, Mortal Primetime, is their heaviest and most fully realized record yet! We had the chance to talk to singer/bassist Julia Cumming from their tour van about the record, the tour, and, of course, it wouldn’t be a Spinning Platters interview if I didn’t ask about an early cult project from when they were a teenager. There are only two weeks left of their North American tour, and tickets are available here! Continue reading “Spinning Platters Interview: Julia Cumming of Sunflower Bean”
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New Festival: United Sounds NYC
The guy who owns Spinning Platters, our first Editor-in-Chief, Gordon Elgart, remains furious that The Dismemberment Plan keeps neglecting to play the Bay Area. He remains furious that they KEEP ANNOUNCING EAST COAST SHOWS!!! Including a brand new (and very reasonably priced) festival in Brooklyn called United Sounds NYC. Joining them on the top line is the great Blonde Redhead. Fleshing out the bill will be Sunflower Bean, Les Savy Fav, Model/Actriz, Man Man, Monobloc, Peel Dream Magazine + more to be announced. And it’s my birthday weekend, so if you aren’t hanging out with me, you should do this.
