The Trouble Seekers — Kevin McGovern and Hillary Burton — are back with a new single called NERVOUS/SCREAM. This is already their fifth single and seventh release overall. This strikes me as a bit of a conceptual release since the title evokes a particular sensation while also referring to two distinct songs. As always, Kevin and Hillary bring you the punk/new wave sound of the '80s — the 2080s! I usually find myself kicking and screaming in resistance to any attempts to push the punk genre into the future, but I can't help but love what these two are doing. While almost every other post-punk band is playing checkers, The Trouble Seekers are playing chess and controlling the pieces with their minds. Both of these tunes put the punk back into synth-punk. If you love the way these two create their own unique vision using synthesizers, drum machines, deadly sharp guitars, and awesome dual vocals, these two songs will not disappoint. King Ralph has rightfully appointed "SCREAM" the band's best song yet. I love the way this song musically resembles its lyrics. This is the sound of going nowhere fast towards inevitable combustion. "I lost my mind/It feels alright" is truly a mantra for the new age. What a crackling pairing of songs this is! Digital tracks are available for download now. Preorders are also open for a special cassette version (available only in the United States) which tacks on the entirety of the band's 14 track debut LP along with an alternate mix of its single "Mistake." Supplies are limited to 100 copies; smash that "Buy Cassette" button sooner rather than later!
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