Rubblebucket

August 15, 2023

Rubblebucket release KIMBRA collab “Abbreviation [Earth Worship Remix]”

Rubblebucket are back today with a reimagining of the title-track from their most recent record, Earth Worship. They enlisted the one and only Kimbra to make it over and add an additional verse.

“We are blessed that our friend Kimbra agreed to help us re-invent this song from its dark, orchestral new-disco origins to an epic sweaty dance-floor banger. Kimbra actually wrote & sung the lush 3rd verse in this version, which is so dramatically different that we gave the song the new name “Abbreviation,”” says Rubblebucket’s Kal Traver. “The title is derived from the chorus lyrics searching for a way through the pain asking “can you help me find an abbreviation to this feeling i’m in right now?”

In other news, the band recently announced a run of fall dates throughout the US. Tickets available now over on the RB artist page.

 

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March 20, 2023

Rubblebucket drops pair of demos for “Earth Worship” standouts in collaboration with solo side projects

To celebrate the second leg of Earth Worship US touring now under way, Rubblebucket have shared two demos that became songs you know – each presented in collaboration with their respective solo sideprojects. Listen to “Cherry Blossom (Alex’s Version)” courtesy of Rubblebucket and Toth & “Truth in the Air (Kal’s Version)” courtesy of Rubblebucket and Kalbells everywhere now.

And if the Earth Worship tour has yet to hit your city, grab tickets now over in the tour section

 

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October 18, 2022

Rubblebucket unveil “Geometry” video to celebrate Earth Worship release

Today we release Earth Worship, the latest triumph from Brooklyn joy peddlers, Rubblebucket. Up until now you’ve heard  kaleidoscopic pysch-pop and playful rainbow soul singles like “Morning In The Sun,” “Cherry Blossom,” and the title track.Earlier this week, the band gave one final teaser in the form of the gloriously groove-forward “Geometry,” along with its Hayoan of America-helmed music video above. You may have caught the song spinning on your local radio station over the past few weeks, but now it’s available everywhere.

But the album as a whole is a living, breathing celebration of sun-drenched indie pop, party funk, and dumpster diving disco – no, we can’t believe we wrote that sentence either. But, seriously, this album manages to do everything you could imagine with a horn underneath some of the brightest melodies of the year.

In other news, the band recently surprised fans by mailing out exclusive invites to a listening party/green up event taking place in Brooklyn later this month. Fans who RSVP early received event info and guaranteed entry. Fans who plant their invites, get a flower. No really. In keeping with the spirit of Earth Worship, the invites were printed on plantable seed paper. Invites are also available at the site of their NYC release show, Public Records.

Speaking of release shows, the band announced a mini run of dates earlier this year and at the time we promised we’d be back with more soon. Soon is now: a full US headline is going on sale this morning here. Full list of dates, some of which include our very own Crooks & Nannies below.

Rubblebucket

September 13, 2022

Rubblebucket’s “Cherry Blossom” arrives today

Rubblebucket are back with the latest single from Earth Worship, the new album we announced last month. “Cherry Blossom” splits the difference between the bouncey pomp of “Morning In The Sun” and the locked groove of the title track: think the impossible genre of “country-disco”. Its video works in a similar way, marrying the homespun dance moves of “Morning” with the trippy adventure of “Earth Worship.” But with 100% more killer bugs.

“This bright breezy happy go lucky number is a simple love song that suggests the ineffable union of flowers and sunlight reaching for eachother, challenging each other, making meaning of each other,” says Rubblebucket’s Kalmia Traver. “We are guided to a place where lovers hold hands and run down lanes, pausing to pull out their magnifying lenses and inspect insects on the greenery they pass. In the bridge the repeated phrase “I know what’s underneath” (referring to passers by “with their masks on”) points to an playfulness and vulnerability the main characters share, perhaps aided by the lushness of their environment, but the line also sharpens an edge: what are the ways in which we hide ourselves from the world? And alternately, what are the ways in which we use masks to tell important stories that aid in our survival and evolution.”

This morning, the band also announced a handful of winter dates, “December Soirees,” on sale this Friday. Rest assured, there will be additional live shows on the horizon beyond this list soon.

Stay tuned.

Rubblebucket

August 8, 2022

Rubblebucket’s new album Earth Worship coming October 21st

There’s a moment on every Rubblebucket record where you realize you’ve been invited to the best, weirdest, sweatiest, most joyful party in the world.

On their new album, Earth Worship, that moment comes as soon as the opening line hits: “I’ve been coming a thousand years / you could call me the endless fuck.” With their latest record, there’s a renewed shimmer on top of what Alex & Kal are doing, showcasing Rubblebucket’s intricately sparkling beats, hushed-yet-hooky vocals, and irresistible melodic complexity. Ultimately the album is a celebration of togetherness, environmental curiosity, and the pleasure in doing what you love. And it’s just an impossible amount of fun. Its announcement arrives today with a music video for the aforementioned album-opening title track “Earth Worship,” directed by Haoyan of America. Watch it above.

The record, which also features June’s “Morning In the Sun,” isn’t out until October 21st but is available to pre-order now. You can get it on limited edition Blue Swirl vinyl over at the band’s webstore or our Bandcamp. If pink is more your bag, you can find a copy in your local record store. Options, options, options below.

In other news, while additional touring will be unveiled soon, the band has announced a special NYC release party at Public Records in Brooklyn on November 2nd. A very cool, but very small space, this one will sell out fast. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10am ET. Snooze at your own risk.

Rubblebucket

June 22, 2022

Morning has arrived on Rubblebucket’s new single

2018’s Sun Machine is a standout in the Grand Jury catalog – probably the most joyful release to bear the G and the J. With joy in such short supply over the past few years, new Rubblebucket feels more vital than ever. They return with the self-produced single, “Morning In The Sun,” a classic Rubblebucket song which finds Alex Toth and Kalmia Traver exploring co-dependency (and breaking free from it) atop a trademark groove. Sonically it plays with elements of bubblegum soul, party funk, indie dance and everything in between.

Artwork for the single was created by Clare Byrne, using photography from Shervin Lainez. The self-directed music video feels like the world’s smallest flash mob, with Rubblebucket taking over BK park benches and roof tops and writhing to the beat.

More soon.

 

Rubblebucket

March 7, 2019

Rubblebucket return with stunning Lemonade music video

Rubblebucket are back today with a ridiculously inventive music video for Sun Machine standout “Lemonade.” The video, available on YouTube in 360 degrees, was helmed by Julia Barrett-Mitchell, Alex Suber & Dane Benko. It comes along with a lengthy Billboard feature that dives into the backstory of the song, the video, and the romantic breakup at the core of the new record. It’s also only a matter of days before the band kicks off another run of dates in support of Sun Machine. Tickets in the tour section.

Rubblebucket

December 17, 2018

Rubblebucket share live performance of “Party Like Your Heart Hurts”

Rubblebucket played Union Transfer a few months back and Out Of Town Films was there to document the night. Today, Relix unveiled a live video of the band performing Sun Machine standout “Party Like Your Heart Hurts.”

In related news, today the band has announced a slew of new 2019 tour dates, with shows alongside Diet Cig, Twain and Mikeala Davis. Check the tour section for tickets.

Rubblebucket

August 24, 2018

Rubblebucket new album “Sun Machine” out today

Today marks the release of Rubblebucket’s tremendous new record, Sun Machine. 

The 13-song album is an enormous leap forward for the Brooklyn duo, slipping between bedroom-pop dance, horn-laden funk and kaleidoscopic rock with a remarkable ease. Coming on the heels of bandleaders Kalmia Traver and Alex Toth’s romantic breakup, a bout with cancer and another with alcoholism, the record is a testament to the redemptive power of an unbreakable musical connection.

Get your copy of the record in the GJ shop right now, or stream it wherever you stream. Tour kicks off this Fall, with support from the endlessly enjoyable Diet Cig – tickets in the tour section.

Rubblebucket

August 7, 2018

Rubblebucket share new single “Annihilation Song”

New Rubblebucket song out today, accompanied by one of our favorite animated videos in a really long time. Available in full here via Apple Music, the video was directed by Amanda Bonaiuto, and wrestles with concepts both big and small. “The idea behind the music video for ‘Annihilation Song’ began with the feeling of being in control and learning to trust yourself,” says Bonaiuto. “The plot was initially inspired by a negative experience with a ride share, and after fleshing out the idea it broadened into being more generally about situations where women are forced to relinquish control. I wanted to create a narrative where the protagonist regains or discovers control that she didn’t think she had; control that she thought belonged to technology, two mind control pelicans, and nature itself.”

The album from which it came, Sun Machine, will be out oh so soon. Pre-order your copy before its 8/24 release date over in the GJ shop. And then head to the tour section to check out the new dates freshly announced for later this year.