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09/16/2015

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Bad Bad Hats is an indie rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Kerry Alexander (vocals, guitar, wisdom), Chris Hoge (drums, courage), and Noah Boswell (bass, power) met while attending Macalester College in Saint Paul, Minn. Kerry and Chris began writing songs together in 2010, recording a collection of demos that would ...

later become their first EP. The addition of their friend Noah in 2012 solidified the line-up. The indie rock trio’s songwriting quickly caught the ear of Minneapolis label Afternoon Records, whose alumni includes Yellow Ostrich, Now Now, Haley Bonar, and One for the Team, among others. Afternoon Records signed the trio and released their It Hurts EP in early 2013. Two years later, the band is ready to release their bold debut LP, Psychic Reader, due out on July 17th.

Before the three joined forces (creating what is now known as the Triforce), Alexander recorded rough demos in her mom’s walk-in shower and sang 90s pop covers at open mic nights. Hoge played electric guitar in high school, but took up drums in college to fill out his own fuzzy recordings. Boswell played in jazz band by day and spun turntables by night in a teen experimental rap squad called The Erotic Assassins.

As primary songwriter, Kerry’s perspective is the guiding force behind Bad Bad Hats. In her early teens, Kerry’s family moved away from her childhood home in Birmingham, Alabama. As the new kid at a new school, Alexander began writing songs to temper her loneliness and take up the time. Inspired by popular female songwriters of the 90s, notably Alanis Morissette, Kim Deal, and Letters to Cleo’s Kay Hanley, Kerry developed a unique songwriting voice of her own. She embraces classic melodies and simple arrangements, and does not shy away from emotive lyrics. It’s Kerry’s party and she’ll cry if she wants to.

Since the release of It Hurts, the three friends have performed around the Midwest, working on new material that expands upon the homespun sound of their previous work. Psychic Reader is the result of their sonic growth. Bolstered by the experimental touches of the album’s producer, Brett Bullion, Psychic Reader draws from the influences of all three members, exploring a number of musical styles over the course of 33 minutes. Kerry’s strong vocals and lyrical sensibilities tie the songs together as a cohesive unit, making for an album that is both surprising and universal.

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Contact

Regional Publicist

Noah Bethke

Noah@girlie.com

(212) 989-2222 x104

National Publicist

Sarah Avrin

Sarah@girlie.com

(212) 989-2222 x136

Bad Bad Hats Laugh With Salad In "Shame" Video, Nat'l Tour w/ The Mynabirds

Following the release of their critically acclaimed debut LP Psychic Reader, Minneapolis indie rock trio Bad Bad Hats reveal the video for lead single “Shame” today via Stereogum. The video offers a playful and humorous take on the track’s gritty garage feel, irresistible baseline, and wailing guitar, emulating the cultural meme of women laughing alone with salad. In celebration of the new album, Bad Bad Hats are set on a national tour as lead support for Saddle Creek’s Mynabirds, bringing their energetic live performance from coast to coast.

“Shame” video premiered today w/ Stereogum.
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Psychic Reader saw Bad Bad Hats named as one of SPIN’s “Artists to Watch,” and received accolades from the likes of NPR, FADER, PAPER, and many more. Comprised of experimental beats, growling guitars, and catchy pop melodies, the band takes a refreshingly rebellious approach with lyrics that challenge gender conventions, emerging with a work that is both artistically honest and widely accessible.

Be sure to catch Bad Bad Hats in a city near you!

Critically Acclaimed Debut LP Psychic Reader, Out Now via Afternoon Records

National Tour w/ The Mynabirds Continues!

9/17: Omaha, NE @ Slowdown
9/18: Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street Entry
9/19: Chicago, IL @ Schubas
9/20: Cleveland, OH @ Beachland
9/23: Philadelphia, PA @ Boot & Saddle
9/24: Cambridge, MA @ Atwood's Tavern (w/ The Novel Ideas)^
9/25: Brooklyn, NY @ Rough Trade
9/26: Washington, DC @ U Street Music Hall
9/28: Richmond, VA @ Strange Matter
9/29: Atlanta, GA @ Aisle 5
9/30: New Orleans, LA @ Siberia
10/1: Austin, TX @ Mohawk
10/2: Dallas, TX @ Three Links
10/5: Tucson, AZ @ Flycatcher
10/6: Phoenix, AZ @ Valley Bar
10/7: Las Vegas, NV @ Sayers Club at SLS Las Vegas
10/8: San Francisco, CA @ Swedish American Hall
10/9: Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo

^ = not w/ Mynabirds

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