Shudder to Think make a triumphant return with their first new music in nearly three decades, unveiling the singles “Thirst Walk” and “Playback.” Both tracks capture the band’s unmistakable mix of melodic intricacy and bold unpredictability, echoing the sound that made them a defining force in the post-punk and alternative scenes. Recorded at Craig Wedren’s Pink Ape Studios in Los Angeles, the songs emerged organically as the band revisited old material and found new creative sparks. “The new songs are the first of a trove of new songs we’re working on together, all of which feel very much like Shudder To Think,” says Wedren. “To keep things playful and raw-ish, we have been doing almost everything ourselves in my backyard studio with some remote overdubbing from our various home studios. What you hear is us, together, hard at play!”
Their new work follows the 30th anniversary of the 1994 album ‘Pony Express Record,’ a landmark release celebrated for its daring fusion of progressive pop and avant-rock textures. Pitchfork’s recent 9.1 Sunday Review hailed it as “one of the strangest, most exhilarating products of the post-‘Nevermind’ alternative rock boom,” while Stereogum called it “a masterwork of alternate dimension progressive pop.” The current lineup features Craig Wedren on vocals, Nathan Larson on guitar, Adam Wade on drums, Clint Walsh on guitar, and Jherek Bischoff on bass, carrying forward the same creative chemistry that has long defined the band’s sound.
Shudder to Think will reconnect with fans on a West Coast tour that brings their revitalized energy to intimate stages.
Tour Dates:
Nov 7 – Star Theater – Portland, OR
Nov 8 – Barboza – Seattle, WA
Nov 10 – Brick & Mortar Music Hall – San Francisco, CA
Nov 11 – Lodge Room Highland Park – Los Angeles, CA