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Mannequin Pussy
November 2016
Mannequin Pussy
"Romantic"
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Mannequin Pussy’s second LP, Romantic, opens without a shred of warning or restraint. Full throttle and in your face, the full-length’s initial statement, “Kiss,” is an anthem of self-care and self-acceptance, whose teeth sink deep into the spine of its listener. Brief but memorable, the song is delectably abrasive, fueled by heart and hunger.
 
The album’s title track, “Romantic,” is equally fierce, but more melodic. As frontwoman Marisa Dabice’s vocals rise above the tidal crash of swelling riffs and cymbals, it is difficult not to think of Courtney Love circa Live Through This or Kim Gordon’s angst-filled diction on “Drunken Butterfly”. The calm between “Romantic” and “Ten” is momentary before the fast-paced punk ballad – barely a minute in length – unfolds, serving in a way as an energetic and impassioned prelude to the nostalgia-laden “Emotional High”. Straightforwardly heartfelt, Romantic’s third offering is like a valentine or text message never sent to the friend that you wish was more than a friend. “I wanted you to know that darling, if you’re lonely, you know what you gotta do, all you gotta do is call.” Dabice sings in a warm tone that later evolves into fervent screams during “Pledge”.
 
Mannequin Pussy’s ability to transition between melody and dissonance from track to track is mesmerizing, making the poppy hook of “Denial” as effective as the deliberate bombast of “Everything”. An audible coupling of yin and yang, Romantic captures the dark and light side of longing, passion, and love. “Anything,” a probable epilogue for “Everything,” is a grunge-y testament to intimacy and the elusive and ever-changing nature of desire.
 
“Meatslave One” and “Hey, Steven,” much like the songs that precede them, are anything but coy, confronting listeners with the directness of an unblinking and all-seeing eye. Ending with harmony-laden “Beside Myself,” Romantic’s final moments are much like its first – unshakably fervent and sincere. - Dianca London




New Mannequin Pussy LP Available for Streaming

"Shit-punk"/rad-ass quartet Mannequin Pussy has its new full-length, Romantic, coming out on October 28 via Tiny Engines. And for those like us, who can't wait until then, you can now stream it over at NPR Music's First Listen! It's that needed jolt of "FUCK YEAH" that will get you happily through the rest of this week. Enjoy! (Photo by Scott Troyan)

Published: October 20, 2016 |
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New Track: "Romantic" - Mannequin Pussy

Mannequin Pussy frontwoman Marisa Dabice pulls you in with her coy, vulnerable verses, before unleashing a bit of fury in the chorus of "Romantic". The title track from the band's forthcoming album (due out October 28 via Tiny Engines) is brief but poignant. The quartet will be most likely performing this single and many others from the record at PhilaMOCA on Thursday, September 29 opening for Ohio's All Dogs.

Published: September 07, 2016 |
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New Track: "Emotional High" - Mannequin Pussy

Mannequin Pussy premiered a new track called "Emotional High," over at Noisey yesterday. It's off the band's forthcoming album, Romantic, due out October 28 via Tiny Engines. Frontwoman Marissa Dabice shared some insight about their latest single:

“It’s so genuinely full of warmth because I am appreciative of the people in my life, and I can’t believe they’re there. Sometimes you don’t know how to tell people in your life that you love them, and music is a chance to do that. It’s in such an emotionally dense record it’s this standalone song that’s the most telling of the things you need when you’re in the middle of a bunch of darkness. ‘Emotional High’ is that gratitude for my people song.”

Published: August 19, 2016 |
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Weekend Warrior, June 10 - 12

Since coming onto the Philly music scene, Mumblr is a band that has been consistently churning out some seriously interesting material. Led by the versatility of frontman Nick Morrison’s vocals, the quartet continues to refine its sound on its newest LP The Never Ending Get Down, which is out today via Austin-based label Fleeting Youth Records. I’m totally rooting for these guys to get more national attention and tours in the near future, and their latest album is sounding like another big step in the right direction. Tomorrow night, you can catch Mumblr tearing through songs from their new record as well as some of their older favorites at PhilaMOCA. It’s a rad lineup in which you also find the blistering “shitpunk” of Mannequin Pussy and the post-something power-gaze of Amanda X. PhilaMOCA, 531 N. 12th St., 8pm, $10, All Ages - Alexis V.

 
Other places to rock out this weekend…
 
Boot & Saddle (1131 S. Broad St.) FRI The Silence Kit, SAT Work Drugs, Church Girls, SUN Creem Circus, Duffy's Cut
 
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.)  FRI Loafass/Purple Abaddon, Violent Island, Elephant Walk/Jesse Tyler, Sean Hearn, SAT Pouty, SUN Ten Ton Hammer
 
PhilaMOCA (531 N. 12th St.) SAT Mumblr (Record Release Show), Amanda X, Mannequin Pussy
 
Underground Arts (1200 Callowhill St.) SAT The Binary Sea, Ceramic Animal, Lou
 
Union Transfer (1026 Spring Garden St.) FRI Geology, SAT Grimace Federation, SUN Petal
 
Bourbon & Branch (705 N. 2nd St.) FRI Cultureal, The Philly Reggae Band
 
The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.) FRI (Balcony) Timi Tanzania, 30 & Over League
 
World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.)  SAT (Upstairs) Transistor Rodeo, Kelly Ricketts and Shutter Dogs/(Downstairs) Johnny Showcase Presents: PROM FOREVER - A Benefit for CJD Research, SUN (Downstairs) Kinyon Lanier and The Funky Brethren, The 88s, Michelle Krichilsky, Rob Swift, Rachael Rota, Kat Madamba, Virginia Hicks
 
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.)  FRI Gordon Bombay, McGerb, Starshot, Josh Miller, SAT Molly Rhythm, Sangre Luna, SUN The Founders, Rage Baby
 
MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut St.) FRI American Dinosaur, The Upticks, SUN Moonstriker
 
Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3rd St.) FRI Destroying Angel, David E. Williams, Janelle, SAT North Lawrence Midnight Singers, On The Cooling Board, Dan Bruskewicz, Jacopo De Nicola
 
Silk City (435 Spring Garden St.) FRI Lee Mayjahs?, DJ Everyday, SAT DJ Deejay, SUN Francisco Collazo
 
Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) SAT Dave Steel Blues Band, SUN (4pm) Brown Sugar / (8pm) Rusty Cadillac
 
Tin Angel (20 S. 2nd St.) FRI Rust: The Music of Neil Young, SAT The Peace Creeps
 
Morgan’s Pier (221 N. Columbus Boulevard) FRI DJ Beatstreet, SAT Mr. Sonny James
 
Frankie Bradley’s (1320 Chancellor St.) SAT Michael The Lion, Shawn Ryan, Del, SUN A Burlesque Tribute to Joss Whedon
 
The Grape Room (105 Grape St.) FRI Stealing From Thieves, Josh Popejoy, Alex Tatunchak, SAT Sixteen Jackies
 
Ardmore Music Hall (23 E. Lancaster Ave.) FRI Brothers & Sisters, SAT Wavy Gravy’s 80th Birthday Celebration (With Wavy in attendance): Butch Sochorow
 
Everybody Hits (529 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Clique (Record Release), Loose Tooth
 
Goldy’s (732 Chestnut St., 3rd Floor) SAT Cold Foamers
 
Dock Street Brewery (701 S. 50th St.) SUN Needle Points, Northern Liberties, Black Landlord
 
The Pharmacy (1300/02 S. 18th St.) FRI Cherry, Beth Israel, Ancient Human Glue
 
Eris Temple Arts (602 S. 52nd St.) FRI Hallowed Bells, Andromeda Sky
 
Bartram's Garden (54th St. & Lindbergh Blvd.) SUN Wolf Dem, Sad Hama
 
All Night Diner (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Coping Skills, Curtis Cooper, Aphra, Doggo
 
Birdhouse (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.)  SAT Zak-Evan-Jak, Hero/Victim, Strawberry Hands, Mother’s Breast
 
Published: June 10, 2016 |
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