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NEW SINGLES: Magana / My Best Unbeaten Brother / bedbug

It has been a busy week at Audio Antihero Towers:

Magana – “Paul”:

Though Magana is off on tour with Mitski at the moment, the hits keep on coming. “Paul,” the latest single from her upcoming ‘Teeth‘ LP is out now:

We’re so grateful to the ever-excellent Various Small Flames for premiering the song:

“Today we have the pleasure of sharing latest single, β€˜Paul’. A song where grief is transcribed almost verbatim, and tenderness, strangeness and plain disbelief can exist simultaneously.”

Magana – Paul
We’re so happy that the new Magana is getting picked up for airplay by Deb Grant and Tom Ravenscroft for BBC 6 Music’s New Music Fix and by Roddy Hart on BBC Radio Scotland. The reviews yesterday were lovely too:

β€œThe solo project of multi-instrumentalist and Bakersfield native Jeni MagaΓ±a (bassist for Mitski and Lady Lamb), Magana will release their sophomore album, β€œTeeth,” on March 25. The grief-stricken β€œPaul” is the latest of four singles, which cover plenty of sonic and emotional ground.” – Buzz Bands LA

“As anticipation builds for the release of β€œTeeth”, fans can expect a sonic journey unlike any other, as Magana invites them to delve into the depths of her imagination and experience the enchanting world of Witchy Rock firsthand.” –Pure Mzine

“Jeni MagaΓ±a, esteemed for her roles as the bassist for Mitski and Lady Lamb, ventures into new sonic territories with β€˜Paul,’ blending elements of Witchy Rock, Ghost Pop, and Acid Folk. Embarking on her solo journey, β€˜Paul’ showcases Magana’s artistry and her growth as an independent artist.” – The Daily Music Report

The single is taken from her ‘Teeth’ LP, which will be released on Monday, the 25th of March, to coincide with the peak illumination of the Worm Moon.

My Best Unbeaten Brother – “Slayer on a Sunny Day”:

After getting some wonderful support from BBC Introducing, the blogosphere and college radio, we decided to put “Slayer on a Sunny Day“ from My Best Unbeaten Brother (ex-Nosferatu D2 / Tempertwig / Superman Revenge Squad) up as a free/PWYW download on Bandcamp.

Here’s a little bit of the lovely press coverage this new project from Ben and Adam Parker and bassist Ben Fry has received so far:

β€œAfter a ten year hiatus, the much lauded Parker brothers return to their literate and urgent ouevre with a new band and a new album.” – Electric Sound of Joy

β€œPairing a racing momentum with droll delivery in an attempt to look on the bright side and make the best of the present moment, no matter how difficult outside forces conspire to make such a mindset.” – Various Small Flames

β€œSomething in the song is growling at you instantly; the guitar lines have this edge to them that immediately has you on edge…the anticipation builds for that whole first minute. Then you’ve the seemingly spoken vocal delivery that works through the track as the guitars stab and poke through your speakers; it’s this riotous bit of ramshackle rock n’ roll that’s perfectly balanced to rip through your speakers.” – Austin Town Hall

bedbug – “postcard” (Disposable USA):

As you might be aware, Audio Antihero is now providing freelance PR services, with lots of really good stuff coming soon (keep an eye on the Antihero PR Twitter).

One record I’m proud to be working on is bedbug’s “pack your bags the sun is growing,” which is out March 15th on Disposable USA.

The album’s second (and final) single “postcard“ is out now:

It was premiered in a great interview with Allston Pudding and also accompanied by bedbug’s gorgeous (and hilarious) “Reaching Up to Heaven and Just Falling Short: A Bedroom Pop Retrospective” essay for Atwood Magazine.

https://allstonpudding.com/bedbug-check-in-with-postcard
Reaching Up to Heaven and Just Falling Short: A Bedroom Pop Retrospective by bedbug

This has been a really fun album to work on with so much more cool stuff to come, but we’ve been ecstatic to get coverage from Pitchfork, NPR Music, Spotify (“Fresh Finds”), Buzz Bands LA, Acute Pop, Austin Town Hall, Spectral Nights, Thoughts Words Action, Get In Her Ears, The Alternative, and lots more.


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New Magana LP / Frog Updates (Radio & Live)

Magana has announced β€˜Teeth,’ her second album, which will be released on March 25th (to coincide with the Worm Moon’s peak illumination) through Audio Antihero and her own Colored Pencils imprint. Magana is the solo project of multi-instrumentalist Jeni MagaΓ±a, who has spent the last few years on the road as bassist for Mitski (from Jimmy Kimmel to Glastonbury) and Lady Lamb, as well as working with Emily Moore as one-half of the pen pin pop duo.

Spun from MagaΓ±a’s meditations and synth experiments, β€˜Teeth,’ which she describes as β€œWitchy Rock,” is unlike any of her past works. An album about β€œregrowth and a new view on the world,” its sound touches on Acid Folk, Alternative Pop, and even Krautrock as she tackles the bleakest and most brutally honest subjects of her songwriting career.

Pre-Order ‘Teeth’ on Bandcamp & Stream the latest single on Spotify. Catch up with Magana on Linktree.

Frog on CJAM 99.1 FM’s “Absent Sounds”:

Bateman from Frog did an in-depth interview with Absent Sounds on CJAM 99.1 FM (Windsor & Detroit). It’s available now to stream on demand. Weadee and Weajue have a great show with a lot of really good guests (Fucked Up / Chris Walla) so check out their archive.

Frog Live (Philadelphia / NYC / Somerville):

Frog will be playing in Philadelphia, PA; NYC, NY, and Someville, MA, between March 14th and 16th. Tickets and info for all three shows can be found via Songkick.


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Out Now: CHUCK – “Nothing Matters to Me Now” + New bedbug LP Coming Soon!

CHUCK, as you might recall, retired undefeated with the acclaimed ‘Frankenstein Songs for the Grocery Store‘ LP back in 2017 (see: Drowned in Sound / Post-Trash / Indie Shuffle / The Alternative / The Line of Best Fit) but he’s started going through the vaults and is pulling out some unreleased and obscure hits.

The first in a series of releases is an absolute banger called “Nothing Matters to Me Now,” which is free/PWYW on Bandcamp now (plus streaming everywhere).

This surprise single has received some really nice support from sites and radio in Japan, Argentina, Slovakia, England, Wales, Czechia, New Zealand, Germany, and the USA. Thank you all so much. You can see some of it below:

CHUCK、’Nothing Matters to Me Now’γ‚’ε…¬ι–‹
CHUCK – Nothing Matters to Me Now
Tracks of the Week #260
CHUCK – Nothing Matters to Me Now [Single]

+ START-TRACK / buffaBLOG / Musos’ Guide / serba/music / WRSZW / Parcheesi Redux / Good Music Radio / IRP / KHDX / Human Pleasure / Beam FM / Amazing Radio

Follow CHUCK: Spotify / Bandcamp / Instagram

New bedbug! ‘pack your bags the sun is growing’ LP

Audio Antihero is also handling PR for the new bedbug album (out March 15th on Disposable America).

It’s a gorgeous, glistening album that expands Dylan Gamez Citron’s much-loved solo bedroom pop project (as heard on classic records for Z Tapes and Joy Void) into a full band, capturing the energy, beauty, and urgency of influences like Cap’n Jazz, Modest Mouse, Owls, and Built to Spill.

We’re thrilled that the album’s lead single, ‘halo on the interstate,’ has been covered by Pitchfork, NPR Music, Spotify’s “Fresh Finds,” Buzzbands LA, Spectral Nights, Jesse’s Basement, Austin Town Hall, Double J Radio, WMBR, Acute Pop, Niche Music, and numerous great college radio stations. There will be lots more to come over the next few weeks and months. It’s year of the bug for sure, so please follow Antihero PR on Twitter to see the latest.

If you’d like more details on bedbug’s upcoming LP for press/radio/playlist/etc purposes, please contact me.

Follow bedbug: Spotify / Bandcamp / Twitter / Instagram


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STREAM: Frog’s interviews for BBC & Resonance FM are available now on demand.

Danny Bateman from Frog was featured this week by both the Roddy Hart Show on BBC Radio Scotland, and The Hello GoodBye Show on Resonance FM. It was a big week for Frog in the UK and both tracks are available now to stream at your convenience.

Airing originally via BBC Radio Scotland on Tuesday evening, you can now stream Bateman’s “Me-in-3” song selections via BBC Sounds for the next month.

Airing originally via FM & DAB radio through London’s Resonance FM (and Pawarota Radio in Poland) on Saturday afternoon, this in-depth interview can now be streamed on Mixcloud.

This was actually Frog’s second appearance on deXter Bentley’s Resonance FM show, having played a live session for them back in January 2016 (as seen in Alex Coppola’s “Kings of Blah” documentary).

This week’s show though even features “Slayer on a Sunny Day” by My Best Unbeaten Brother, who you’ll be hearing a lot more from pretty soon. But if you haven’t heard already, are a new trio featuring Ben and Adam Parker of Nosferatu D2, Tempertwig, and Superman Revenge Squad.

Audio Antihero artists have a long history of appearing on the Hello GoodBye Show, with a few examples preserved on Spotify:


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SWAMP TALK: Frog features on BBC Scotland, The Alternative & Resonance FM

It is going to be a busy week at Swamp Towers.

‘GROG’ Track-by-Track Feature on The Alternative:

First thing on the agenda is Frog’s excellent “Track by Track” feature with The Alternative. It’s a great dive into the ‘GROG‘ album from Danny Bateman, exploring the meaning and methods behind this wonderful record. Our thanks to Jami Fowler for putting the piece together.

Track by Track: Frog – ‘GROG’

BBC Radio Scotland:

Tonight (Jan 9th): Bateman will also be on BBC Scotland tonight for The Roddy Hart Show. With ‘GROG’ having recently been the show’s “Record of Note,” Bateman was invited to talk about three songs that shaped him for their “Me-in-3” feature. Listen live at 10pm GMT / 5pm EST or catch it after broadcast on BBC Sounds. Thanks to Roddy and Richard Bull for arranging this.

Resonance FM:

“American lo-fi, indie-pop rockers Frog return to The Hello GoodBye Show a full eight years on from their blistering live session back in 2016…Today’s special feature includes a pre-recorded interview with songwriter Daniel Bateman plus, a few tracks from the new LP β€˜Grog’.”

HG info: 13.01.24 – ft. Frog

Saturday (Jan 13th): Frog return to London’s legendary Resonance FM for deXter Bentley’s excellent Hello GoodBye Show! Tune-in live (Central London on 104.4 FM, D.A.B. in Greater London, PAWAROTA in Poland, and worldwide online via ResonanceFM.com) at 12pm GMT / 7AM EST or find it on Mixcloud after broadcast.

Frog Live w/ Ray Bull (Brooklyn , Jan 25th):

The show has already sold out once so don’t miss it this time: tickets.

THIS SHOW HAS SOLD OUT TWICE. Ticket waiting list here. Follow on Songkick for future show announcements!

More Audio Antihero News & Headlines:

New Tune from My Best Unbeaten Brother
Frog – GROG
[song] My Best Unbeaten Brother – Slayer on a Sunny Day


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Frog Live! Frog Merch! Frog Award! GROG Support! Frog #1 on Hype Machine!

Tickets are available for Frog’s headline show at the Canary Club in Manhattan’s Lower East Side on December 19th.

As a part of Canary’s Unplugged series, this December 19th event will be a unique and intimate Frog performance in a gorgeous Manhattan venue. Also on the bill are Rachel Rose and Foxymoron. The boys are back in town.

Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 on the door (but the show is expected to sell out).

Links: Tickets / Venue Website / Promoter Website / Songkick Listing.

Frog T-Shirts Available Now:

Frog t-shirts are available now and shipping internationally! There’s various colours and sizes available but they’re selling pretty quick – buy via https://frog.band/merch

Frog Reach #1 in Both Hype Machine Charts:

We’ve been thrilled to have seen Frog do so well on Hype Machine recently, with Frog topping both the “Popular Now” chart with “Black on Black on Black,” and also topping the overall Most Posted Artist chart.

Thanks to everyone who featured the album and everyone who helped with likes and shares, etc. We even saw old classics like “All Dogs Go To Heaven,” “Black Friday,” “Rubbernecking,” and “American“ in the Popular Now charts recently! Check Frog out on Hype Machine!

Recent Press for Frog:

We’ve been fortunate to get some great press for Frog recently, which we’ve shared on here previously (Pitchfork / Stereogum / Bandcamp Daily / God Is In The TV / Various Small Flames / START-TRACK / For The Rabbits / Politkya / Politiken / Phonograph Me / Rolling Stone).

It has been wonderful to see more and more reviews and features rolling in from sites all around the world:

“Grog is, in many ways, a culmination of the greater Frog project: a refinement of the musical and lyrical themes Bateman has pursued his whole career, with fuller arrangements and a bounce that never quite materialized on older records.” – SWIM INTO THE SOUND

“It’s held on to Count Bateman’s garage-y sound, but the shy persona and subdued grainy sound is replaced with something more confident, as if it had spent the last few years perfecting its dad bod.” – WMUC 90.5 FM

“…the discordant fervor of β€œDOOM SONG;” with it’s cacophonous guitar-driven jangle and droning vocals, brings to mind genre luminaries like Pile or even Modest Mouse with a touch of swampy twang. Its ascending, chromatic chord progression also brings to mind the haunting and soul-crushing crunch of Alice in Chains’ β€œThem Bones” without ever dipping into grunge territory.” – BUFFABLOG

“Frog loves hooks and melodies, some review I read compared them to a cool seventies rock station. Vulfpeck sprang to mind when I listened to a few tracks. And Ween.” – CHRISTMAS A GO GO!

“…it seems that it’s by flitting around that they manage to make sense, and it’s clear that diversity is a source of unity here. Amazing! A deep love of music always pays dividends, as Frog once again brilliantly demonstrate.” – LE VILLAGE POP (“Album de la Semaine” feature)

Pressing Concerns: Molly O’Malley, Frog, Wurld Series, Major Awards
“Grog kind of feels like an alternate-universe oldies station in how it picks and chooses sounds from throughout the past to create a new listening experience.”
frog — GROG
“Grog kind of feels like an alternate-universe oldies station in how it picks and chooses sounds from throughout the past to create a new listening experience…If Kind of Blah is one of the best New York City albums I’ve heard, then GROG is about growing up in the suburbs of the only good city on this entire planet.”
[album] Frog – Grog
“…there’s no pretentiousness and you believe and feel every single moment. Bateman brothers put their whole souls in these songs and the overall result is a deeply moving and authentic collection.”
SPILL ALBUM REVIEW: FROG – GROG
“Frog seems to have gathered a new sense of inventiveness and energy, coming up with that not easily definable sound between everything that was and is cool about New Zealand’s Flying Nun Records and left-field Americana, picking up pieces from everywhere and arranging them in a manner that suited Bateman brothers’ fancy.”
Frog – β€˜Doom Song’
“It’s a fascinating insight into the minds of a duo that are always stretching the boundaries of sounds and defiantly refuse to be pigeonholed.”
https://www.tumblr.com/bandcampsnoop/733700520759459840/frog-rubbernecking-111123-another-day
Love to see a review of Frog’s classic debut in November 2023!
Album review: Frog – GROG
“The whole thing hangs together so well it feels almost operatic. Unlike some of the earlier Frog albums, this one is not something you’ll come through unscathed, but you’ll be a richer person for listening to it.”
Frog – Grog – Album Review
“So, here we are, a writer who couldn’t make it pay, writing about a label that couldn’t make it pay, putting out an album by a band that couldn’t really make it pay; a passion-project triumvirate doing what they can.”
Frog – Black on Black on Black [Single]
Get to Know Cult Indie Pop band frog From Audio Antihero’s Jamie Halliday
“Audio Antihero has released some of the most exciting indie rock and pop this side of Williamsburg’s gentrification β€” and with the release of frog’s latest album last week, the little label that could proves it’s not out of the game.”

Frog Interviews:

There’s also a brilliant (and unhinged) interview with Frog’s Danny Bateman on Tasteful Dissonance. Plus, if you missed it, there’s a great interview up on UChicago’s Firebird Magazine also.

Radio:

“GROG” was the “Record of Note” on Roddy Hart’s BBC Radio Scotland show last week! Keep tuning in to Roddy’s show as there’s some more cool Frog stuff coming soon!

In addition to BBC Scotland and BBC Introducing, Frog have been getting national airplay from FM4 in Austria and Radio 3 in Spain, plus GROG was “Album of the Week“ on The Breakdown. The band are also doing brilliantly on noncommercial radio, even making it into various charts. Thanks to stations like WKDU, WRUR, WMUC, CJRC, KXFM, Amazing Radio, KZSC, KHDX, Dandelion Radio, WMBR, KXCI, Radio DePaul, WNMC, Radio Free Brooklyn, WMSE, WHPK, KXLU, WRSU, WUNH, WUSC, WYSO, WQFS and many others! ❀

University of Washington’s “Sphere of Influence” show even played an entire one-hour set of Frog classics yesterday! Killer playlist. Expect something similar from DJ Orb Gripper on LA’s KLMU Online Radio in the very near future.

Frog Win Award:

Some great news! The “Kings of Blah” Frog documentary by Alex Coppola won the YoFi Fest 2023 Audience Choice for Best Featurette!

Watch the “Kings of Blah” trailer on YouTube.
Watch the full documentary for free on Vimeo.

Say Hi to Frog:

Frog are all over the internet if you want to say hi, catch them at any of the links on their Linktree!

Thank you all for everything.

Stream “GROG” and the full Frog discography in our “Complete: Frog” playlist.

Thank you,

Jamie Halliday (they/them) – Audio Antihero Records


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OUT NOW: Frog’s “GROG” album is available on all platforms

“GROG” by Frog is finally out. You can find it on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music, and all other platforms. The response has been amazing. Thank you all so much. Say hi to Frog here.

“…straddles the line between hearty Americana, barren indie rock, and low-key emo. That sound continues on Grog, where Frog sing stories of dead-end detectives and fateful love that give your heart a soft punch.” – PITCHFORK

“…a distinct, off-kilter personality that’s just slightly off in the best way possible. The end results are rivetingβ€”or should I say ribbeting?” – BANDCAMP DAILY

“As ever, even the shortest of Frog’s stories feels epic, with a whole world created in a few simple lines. This Froglore (because why not?) is absurd, optimistic, defiant and yet grounded by love for the human condition, with all of its faults and quirks. By rights, Frog should be huger than their millions of streams. For now, GROG is more than enough to double this, and beyond, given a chance – 9/10.” – GOD IS IN THE TV

Thanks again to Acute Pop, Adobe & Teardrops, For The Rabbits, God Is In The TV, HI54 Blog, START-TRACK and Various Small Flames for running track premieres yesterday and helping Frog make it to #1 on Hype Machine!

FROG Premieres / #1 on Hype Machine! / “GROG” is out TOMORROW (Nov 17th)!


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FROG Premieres / #1 on Hype Machine! / “GROG” is out TOMORROW (Nov 17th)!

Hi gang,

Today we had a lot of fun with what became known as “#frogGROGblog“ by premiering seven songs from Frog’s “GROG” today with music sites from all over Europe and North America.

Our thanks to Acute Pop (Italy), Adobe & Teardrops (USA), For The Rabbits (England), God Is In the TV (Wales), HI54 Blog (Canada), START-TRACK (Slovakia) and Various Small Flames (England) for all their hard work and for helping Frog become the “#1 Most Posted Artist“ on Hype Machine!

Pre-Order “GROG” on Bandcamp / Pre-Save “GROG” to Spotify + “New Ro” / “Maybelline” / “Black on Black on Black” are streaming there now.

Please be sure to check out all the premiere features below:

[song] Frog – Gone Back to Stanford
PREMIERE: frog goes country with “420!!”
[PREMIERE] Frog – U Shud Go 2 Me
EXCLUSIVE: Frog ‘Doom Song’ Premiere
Single Premiere: Frog – Ur Still Mine
Frog – So Twisted Fate

Frog Interview with UChicago’s Firebird Magazine:

There was also a really great interview with Bateman in Firebird Magazine (University of Chicago) courtesy of Evgenia Anastasakos. Please read it, it’s so fun. I include a preview below.

Bateman is a maniac. Read it.

Album Launch (November 17th):

Quick reminder that Frog are playing Yonkers Brewing Co. tomorrow as a part of YoFi Fest 11. Tickets for the “Kings of Blah” screening are all SOLD OUT but there’s still time to secure a spot for the live show, album launch and after party! TICKETS.


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New Frog Single: “New Ro” Out Now & Featured on Stereogum (plus, free ways to support Frog)

“New Ro,” the third and final single from Frog’s “GROG” album is out today on all digital services, plus you can get an immediate download when you pre-order the upcoming album (out November 17th! Seven days away!).

“New Ro” was also featured on Stereogum and has been added to Spotify’s “Undercurrents” playlist, topping off a really great week, which has included:

“Maybelline” in Pitchfork, Stereogum, and the BBC; reaching #1 on Hype Machine, and being added to Apple Music’s “New in Indie” playlist.

“Black on Black on Black” getting national airplay in Austria through FM4’s “Heartbeat” show, plus KX FM, KXSC airplay and being put up for a vote to be included in the Amazing Radio playlist in the latest “Audition” poll.

Free Ways to Support Frog:

We’re working really hard on this album, and we can’t wait to share it with you. If you’d like to help us make most of the might “GROG” then there’s a few free things you could consider kindly doing ❀

Follow Frog on Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Spotify / Bandcamp / Apple Music / Hype Machine / etc.

Follow Audio Antihero on Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Spotify / Bandcamp / YouTube / TinyLetter

Tell the people on Social media, reddit, discord, playlists, radio requests, blog, etc!

Other Ways to Support Frog:

Pre-order “GROG” on Bandcamp and buy the back catalougue.

Pre-save “GROG” on Spotify.

Stream/Playlist/Share Frog on Spotify / Apple Music / Tidal Music, etc.

Buy tickets to see Frog at YoFi Fest 11 in Yonkers, NY on Nov 17th (Screening & Performance Ticket / Performance-Only Ticket)

Thank you all so much.

Lastly, I wanted to send another quick thank you to Various Small Flames for premiering “New Ro” yesterday. They did a beautiful job.

Frog – New Ro


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PREMIERE: Listen to Frog’s “New Ro” on Various Small Flames today

“New Ro” is the third and final single from Frog’s “GROG” and it’s streaming exclusively today on the wonderful Various Small Flames. Beautiful music writing for an excellent site, please check it out.

Frog – New Ro