Awash in overwhelming amp noise, Whirr‘s Distressor EP is that rare bit of shoegaze that’s best enjoyed loud. You can see for yourself, as the band has posted the whole thing to their Bandcamp page for free streaming. I included it here after the news that Whirr has just signed to Tee Pee Records and will start recording their first LP in August. Dig it:

Bay Area post-shoegaze sextet Whirr (formerly Whirl) has signed with NYC rock label Tee Pee Records. The band will enter a Northern California recording studio this August to lay down tracks for its full-length debut and follow-up to its recently released Distressor EP. The album will be preceded by a limited edition vinyl 7″ that will be issued this fall.

“Our new album is a much more of a defined, dynamic and mature sound rather than just an expansion of Distressor,” dished Whirr guitarist Nick Bassett (also of San Francisco black metal band Deafheaven). “The writing process for the record was much more of a collaborative effort than ever before. We’re all very excited to have the opportunity to work with a label that’s home to bands and artists we respect and enjoy.”

Tags: California, Tee Pee Records, Whirr

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