R U S T O W L : Premiere of Crooked Teeth
Last November I “met” Jory Strachan via email when he sent me a pretty special track, Anxiety (In the Depths of Northwestern Ontario), from his previous band 1971. Fast forward three months and I’m thrilled to be premiering a brand new track from a new band called R U S T O W L.
R U S T O W L has been playing together for about a year, and Garrett Iverson and Jory of 1971 have come together with Robert Reimer of Mmeats and Jensen Fridfinnson of Eldur to form this new project.
The band is based out of Winnipeg, and they’ve been releasing a track a week on Bandcamp. This week’s song is Crooked Teeth, and I have to admit, the guitar part is stuck in my head. Deep in my brain. In addition to super catchy guitar, there’s an awesome bassline, great drums, and the vocals pull everything together. Jensen’s voice is new to me, and I want more of it.
The four-piece blends a punk sound with Americana, reminding me of early 2000’s music. Think Attack in Black, Weakerthans and Constantines. So if that’s anywhere up your alley, check it out.
The release date for R U S T O W L’s self-titled debut EP is March 23rd, and they’re working with Transistor 66 Recording Co. and Birthday Tapes to make this happen. The EP was mixed and engineered at Winnipeg’s Collector Studio by J Riley Hill and mastered by Jamie Sitar of Out Of Town Sound.
We’ve got some more exciting news! The band has just released their tour schedule!
R U S T O W L ‘s Tour Dates
March:
23 Winnipeg – X-Cues *Co-Release show with housepanther‘s album release
28 Regina – Cloud 9
29 Saskatoon – Witch Mansion
30 Edmonton – The Aviary
31 Calgary – Sloth Records
April:
1 Lethbridge – The Farm
4 Abbotsford – Carport Manor
6 Victoria – Wheelies Motorcycles
7 Vancouver – Toast Collective
Before you ask, Ontario fans, I’ve asked, and there are no planned Ontario dates. But Jory did say, they’re hoping to make it to Toronto, soon.
Stay tuned to their socials for the release of the next song!
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I like the sound ..Maybe i can see if Tumblestone music festival would have u play for them this year. We still have a panel that votes for who plays but i will put my vote in for u guys.