BERRIES release a flexi disc double A-side containing new single ‘The Expert’ and a cover of Sleater-Kinney’s ‘Dance Song ‘97’ on 3 September 2021. Buy it here.
The Sleater-Kinney cover celebrates the 30th anniversary celebration of legendary label Kill Rock Stars (KRS) and features on the digital-only compilation Stars Rock Kill (Rock Stars), a compilation of 40 bands and artists covering tracks from the extensive KRS catalogue. Buy the compilation here.
Speaking on their involvement with the compilation, BERRIES say: “It was such a big moment for us when Kill Rock stars asked if we would like to record a cover for their 30th anniversary. We are so excited to have the opportunity. They have launched so many of our favourite bands’ careers including Sleater-Kinney, who have always been such a huge inspiration.”
Three minutes of BERRIES’ trademark off-kilter guitars, softened through a more poppy lens than we’ve come to expect from the three-piece, it’s both true to the original while maintaining BERRIES’ angular and occasionally abrasive nature.
Steadily, BERRIES’ profile has been rising, and it’s not just offstage that the band have impressed. Working regularly with national promoters DHP, recent notable shows include Cherry Glazerr and Porridge Radio at Electric Brixton, Ex Hex at Village Underground and supporting Frank Turner in Liverpool, not to mention a Radio X Live Session for respected DJ John Kennedy. BERRIES recently added to this with a headline show at The Grace above the legendary Garage in London, as well as a show supporting Frank Turner at Hull Zebedees Yard with label mates Skinny Lister, PET NEEDS and Guise on 3 September and a slot at Frank Turner’s latest instalment of his award-winning festival, Lost Evenings IV, at Roundhouse London on 19 September.
BERRIES are:
Holly – Guitar/Vocals
Lauren - Bass
Lucie – Drums
Tour Dates:
03 September – Zebedees Yard, Hull (Gathering Show w/Frank Turner, Skinny Lister, Guise, PET NEEDS)
19 September – Lost Evenings IV Festival, Roundhouse, London (supporting Frank Turner).
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