Name: Gentle Grip
Brand: Public Practice

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Limited edition

Release date

2020-06-26

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Secre­tly

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Sales:8.875

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843563125786

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Artist

Public Practice

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

Wharf Cat

Albums of The Year 2020

Public Practice is a band hailing from Brooklyn, New York. Formed in 2018, the group emerged from the remnants of the short-lived NYC post-punk band WALL. The talented members include Sam York on vocals, Vince McClelland on guitar, Drew Citron on bass/synth/vocals, and Scott Rosenthal on drums.

With their distinctive sound and energetic performances, Public Practice has quickly gained recognition in the music scene. Drawing inspiration from various genres such as post-punk and new wave, their music resonates with listeners who appreciate catchy hooks and thought-provoking lyrics.

Comparable to other notable artists like B Boys, Crack Cloud, and Priests among others, Public Practice brings a fresh perspective to the table. Their unique blend of influences creates an immersive experience for fans of indie rock looking for something different yet familiar.

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On their debut full length, Gentle Grip, Public Practice reanimate the spirit of late ‘70s New York with their playfully angular brand of no wave-meets-funk and dark disco. While magnetic singer and lyricist Sam York and guitarist and principal sonic architect Vince McClelland (who both played together as members of the meteoric yet short-lived NYC post-punk outfit WALL) take an almost anarchic approach to songwriting, Drew Citron, on synth and bass, and drummer/producer Scott Rosenthal (both previously of Brooklyn indie-pop favorites Beverly) bring a more traditional, pop sensibility to the table. These contrasting styles challenge and complement each other, resulting in a sound that is full of spiraling and exhilarating tensions.

Lyrically, York explores the complexities and contradictions of modern life overtop grooves and choruses that disarmingly open up the doors to self-reflection. “You don’t want to live a lie / But it’s easy / Your house is important / Your car is important / Your shoes are important / Dinner’s important” she sings on “Compromised,” begging the question: how does one balance material desires with the desire to be seen as a good person? Changing pace, the supremely groovy “My Head” is about tuning out the influx of external noise and staying true to your inner creative force.

But whether they are poking holes in commonly held ideas centered around relationships, creativity, or capitalism, Public Practice never lose sight of the fact that they want to have fun, and they want you to have fun too. After all, who needs a soapbox when there’s a dark, sweaty dance floor out there with room on it for all of us?

Tracklist: 1. Moon 2. Cities 3. Disposable 4. Each Other 5. Underneath 6. See You When I Want To 7. My Head 8. Compromised 9. Understanding 10. Leave Me Alone 11. How I Like It 12. Hesitation

Gentle Grip

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