The first half of Mexican Slang’s forthcoming EP Inside The Velvet Castle, due out on July 15 via Buzz Records July 15, is full of catchy pop disguised as psych-punk, heavy doses of fuzz and sinister vocals included. The eery tone is set by lead singer Annabelle Lee’s distant, murky vocals that reflect on her time spent in a psychiatric facility. Guitars come in layers of power riffs and floating, high end melodies that only further the hauting atmosphere. But underneath all the fuzz lies a quirky, chaotic pop song. Halfway through, the EP takes a turn towards the sort of laid-back, psych-rock that’s perfectly created for a rainy day of reflection and cigarettes. Stream Inside The Velvet Castle exclusively below and pre-order it here.
July 12 – Toronto, ON (EP Release Show) @ Manifesto
July 18 – Philadelphia, PA @ Secret Location
July 19 – Brooklyn, NY @ Death By Audio
July 21 – Atlanta, GA @ 529
July 22 – Huntsville, AL @ Copper Top
July 23 – Nashville, TN @ Stone Fox
July 24 – Indianapolis, IN @ Maltese Tiger
July 25 – Chicago, IL @ Wally’s World
August 24 – Kitchener, ON @Uncross Your Arms Fest
September 12 – Hamilton, ON @ The Baltimore House
September 20 – Toronto, ON @ The Silver Dollar