Sunflower Bean to release deluxe edition of Mortal Primetime with new single “Crashing Highs”

Sunflower Bean, a rock band from New York, has recently announced the release of a deluxe edition of their latest album, Mortal Primetime, along with a new single titled “Crashing Highs.” This extended version of the album includes five additional tracks and is scheduled to be released on October 17 through Lucky Number Records.

The band has given fans a taste of what to expect from the deluxe edition with the release of “Crashing Highs.” The song captures the essence of Sonic Youth with intense guitar riffs and crashing cymbals. The band members, Julia Cumming, Nick Kivlen, and Olive Faber, have described the track as a reflection on the fleeting nature of chasing the past and losing grip on something that once seemed significant before slipping away entirely.

Mortal Primetime, the original album released on April 25, served as a testament to Sunflower Bean’s resilience and artistic renaissance. After a three-year break following their last album, “Headful of Sugar,” the band faced personal hurdles and emerged with a renewed sense of purpose. With this self-produced album, they have created a compelling fusion of alternative rock, psychedelia, and dreamy pop. According to Cumming, the album’s theme revolves around the idea of determining one’s prime and fighting for it, marking it as a defining moment for the band.

The critical reception for Mortal Primetime has been overwhelmingly positive, earning accolades from various publications like DIY, NME, and Rolling Stone, who hailed it as Sunflower Bean’s “most straightforward and impactful album yet.” Engineered by Sarah Tudzin of boygenius and mixed by Caesar Edmunds of The Killers, the record showcases the band’s growth and musical evolution.

Fans can anticipate experiencing the new tracks live as Sunflower Bean plans to perform the material across the UK later this year. The addition of five new songs in the deluxe edition will further establish Mortal Primetime as a landmark release for the band, solidifying their place in the music scene.