Sweat Sign to Tee Pee Records; Debut Single Streaming
The connection to Tee Pee Records for trad-style vintage-minded heavy rocking Pittsburgh four-piece Sweat would seem to come via bassist Dan Hernandez, who also plays in Limousine Beach, whose self-titled debut (review here) was issued through the label earlier this year. Vocalist/organist Sue Pedrazzi at least was if she isn’t still (oddly enough I don’t know the personal details of this band I’ve never written about before and never actually spoken to) married to that band’s frontman David Wheeler, so there’s another link there too.
Accordingly, I saw the words ‘Pittsburgh’ and ‘Tee Pee‘ and expected something pretty retro sounding, and Sweat‘s first single “Jane” didn’t disappoint. It’s a raw rocker — the organ for sure helps — with a bit of boogie when it settles into the verse, and they’re in and done in a little over three minutes with no time misspent. Classic fuzz with a hint of something more fragile underpinning, they’re songwriters just the same. I don’t expect “Jane” to speak for the whole album that’s apparently coming next year, but the vibe is right on.
Track is streaming at the bottom of the post, and PR wire info follows:
Introducing SWEAT: Swiss/American Rock Sensations Sign to TEE PEE RECORDS | Stream Debut Single ‘JANE’ now!
The Pittsburgh-based quartet combine British prog rock, folk rock and ’70s schmaltz on debut album, due for release in 2023
Stream their debut single ‘Jane’ HERE: https://orcd.co/sweat_jane
Tee Pee Records – New York’s legendary underground rock label – is thrilled to announce the signing of Pittsburgh-based Swiss American quartet, Sweat, and with it, the release of their debut single ‘Jane’ and debut album in 2023.
After leaving her home in Basel with an ear and heart hungry for authentic vintage rock, it didn’t take long for vocalist/organist Sue Pedrazzi to settle into her new home alongside Steel City gemstones; Richard Stanley (Rich the Band), Dan Hernandez (Limousine Beach, Cruces) and Kayla Schureman (Century III).
Together, the foursome formed Sweat; a traditional band with fresh and energetic new ideas that set out a stall for fans of British prog rock sensibilities, fragile American folk and heaps of 70s schmaltz. Drawing influence from the likes of Deep Purple and The Moody Blues, the strutting beat of The Who, and the wailing highs and broken lows of Heart, their debut album is scheduled for release in early 2023 on Tee Pee Records.
In the meantime however, embark on a journey with Sweat and their debut single ‘Jane’ as they lovingly envelope all they borrow, and seek to become the music makers behind your new favourite records.
“‘Jane’ is just one of those songs that make Sweat, Sweat,’ explains Pedrazzi. “It’s driving, yet gentle. It is urgent, yet sweet. It is a rocker with depth. The song describes how it felt to learn to break free from self-pity and learn responsibility for my own mistakes and my own happiness.”
You can stream and share Sweat’s new single ‘Jane’ here: https://orcd.co/sweat_jane
‘Jane’ was recorded in March 2022 at Casa in the Allegheny National Forest, PA with Nate Campisi (of Mr. Smalls Recording Studio) Pittsburgh, PA
Mastered by Carl Saff www.saffmastering.com
Cover photography by Twiz (IG @twiz_lizzy)
Cover artwork by Sue Pedrazzi & Elizabeth Sanchez
Logo by Jack Crossing www.jackcrossing.com (IG @studiojackcrossing)
SWEAT:
Sue Pedrazzi (She/Her) – Lead Vocals, Organ
Richard Stanley (He/Him) – Guitar, Vocals
Dan Hernandez (He/Him) – Bass
Kayla Schureman (She/Her) – Drums, Percussion Vocals
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