Sunflower Bean to release new album ‘Mortal Primetime’
Sunflower Bean has revealed that their new album, ‘Mortal Primetime’, is set to be released on April 25th. This upcoming record stands out as their fourth full-length album, marking a significant milestone for the three-piece band. Notably, ‘Mortal Primetime’ will also be the first album that the band has self-produced.
Set to blur the boundaries between punk and pop, as well as between psychedelic dreaminess and starkly honest personal revelations, ‘Mortal Primetime’ showcases the evolution and growth that Sunflower Bean has undergone. Crafted over the past three years since their last album, ‘Headful Of Sugar’, this new album encapsulates the band’s ten years of collective experience in the music industry within a single, cohesive space.
Bassist and vocalist Julia Cumming reflects on the theme of the album, stating, “You get to decide what your prime is, and you fight for it. This is ours, and that can’t be taken away by circumstance. We can’t take it away from each other. This moment, where we are now, is what we’ve always fought for.” This sentiment underscores the band’s resilience and determination to stay true to their artistic vision and passion.
The lead single from the album, ‘Champagne Taste’, showcases infectious guitar riffs and powerful vocals from Cumming, evocative of Iggy Pop’s iconic album ‘The Idiot’. Described as a song of defiance, ‘Champagne Taste’ captures the band’s unwavering spirit in the face of adversity. The band explains, “This song came after a period that felt like rock bottom for the band. It is about feeling beaten down but still driving forward, to keep faith, to grow, and to continue to create on our own terms, our Mortal Primetime.”
The tracklist for ‘Mortal Primetime’ includes a diverse range of songs, each offering a unique glimpse into the band’s musical journey and creative process. Titles such as ‘Nothing Romantic’, ‘Waiting For The Rain’, and ‘Shooting Star’ hint at the introspective nature of the album’s themes, touching on love, loss, and personal growth.
With ‘Mortal Primetime’, Sunflower Bean invites listeners to join them on a cathartic and transformative musical experience. This new album not only showcases the band’s artistic evolution but also reaffirms their unwavering commitment to authenticity and self-expression in the ever-changing landscape of the music industry. Get ready to embark on a sonic journey with Sunflower Bean and immerse yourself in the captivating world of ‘Mortal Primetime’.