NYC’s Post-Punk Band Gustaf Release Their New Single ‘Book,’ Announce an Upcoming LP and Tour

By Anita Stewart, Managing Editor

New Single Release: “Book”

Release Date: July 29, 2021

New York City’s artsy, post-punk band has done it again with their latest single release, “Book.” In addition, the band is also announcing their debut, full length studio LP, the magnificently titled “Audio Drag For Ego Slobs,” which will drop October 1st on Toronto’s Royal Mountain Records (Wild Pink, Alvvays, Mac DeMarco). Pre-order the album at the Bandcamp link below. Be sure to  stay tuned for more info on the album’s release and upcoming tour information stateside and in Europe while supporting the Idles and the Pillow Queens.

Rock at Night has covered this post-punk band before and you can check out those stories HERE and HERE. The band is: Lydia Gammill doing vocals, Tine Hill on bass,  Melissa Lucciola on the drums, Vram Kherlopian on guitar and vocals and Tarra Thiessen on vocals and percussion.

“‘Book’ is a song about the fallacy and fight of getting ahead vs being a head. It is seeking validation in the wrong places and from the wrong people,” singer Lydia Gammil explains. “The hook, “I got ahead, I got a head” is a fun little taunt that we find either being thrown in our face or coming out our mouth. Everyone gets their moment up on the pedestal and everyone gets their turn falling off of it. Whether it’s up or down, ‘Book’ is about accepting whatever level you’re on.”

Rock at Night says: “The video shows us a playful romp through the different streets and scenes in an urban landscape while the band sings as they run, pose, ride and play music in the van, etc. The action is rapid and the instrumentation is sparse with guitar and percussion. There is more attention given to the staccato rhythms of spoken word-like lyrics throughout the song. Think B-52s or Violent Femmes. Loved the life force of this tune and the action scenes in the video!“

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Anita grew up in a rock and roll radio station that her father owned and has a musical family. Spent a few years singing back up. Now sings in the shower! She is a USAF veteran and was elected to local office and worked as staff on three presidential campaigns as a Social Media and Virtual Outreach expert. Plays a variety of musical instruments including ukulele and she loves drum circles. Her favorite music genres are all of them--Alternative to Zydeco. Promotes bands and independent artists through ANITA STEWART PROMOTIONS. She also brought SOFAR SOUNDS to Tampa. When she is not writing, she is knitting, painting, attending concerts and live music jams and exploring nature with her camera. She has recently retired but no rocking chair for her! She has been reporting for Rock at Night since 2014.

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