Chicago’s The Bingers have announced their debut LP, ‘Stay Satisfied,’ out April 21st via Tall Pat Records. A testament to self-sufficiency and a strong DIY ethic, it was self-recorded to tape on an old 8-track that the band learned to use as they went along, often stopping to solder bad wiring. The result is a collection of lo-fi tracks that are a gritty, fuzzed-out mix of blues and garage-rock.
For a first taste of the record, you can stream lead single Big Operation via Soundcloud below.
Made up of brothers Ronnie & Teddy and longtime friend Jack, The Bingers have learned to make the best of a unique band dynamic: all three started out primarily as guitar players and songwriters, each with their own style and arsenal of material. Taking a cue from bands like the Oblivians and The Gories, they decided to switch roles throughout their sets, and chose to forgo the bass in favor of two guitars and drums. They share songwriting duties, approach vocals as a group effort, and have developed a cohesive sound that represents all three members.
Recorded in early 2016,’Stay Satisfied’ is the result of an inspired jam session that saved the band from calling it quits after a long hiatus. Its title addresses the numerous compromises they’ve had to make in order to achieve a cohesive sound from three different minds, but it’s also good advice for the current state of things: while it’s tough to stay positive in spite of the constant barrage of bad news, it’s important that we all take time out — and let ourselves be distracted with good news from time to time — in order to feel ok.
‘Stay Satisfied’ track listing
1. Blues #1
2. Shake City
3. Big Operation
4. (Killer) On The Loose
5. Radical Friends (So Tough)
6. Ever Wonder
7. It’s Morning
8. Mama’s Son
9. 650 CCs
10. Simone
11. Ocean Blue
12. I Saw A Comet
13. And You
The Bingers play Chicago’s Empty Bottle on March 2nd with Crocodiles & AJ Davila — more information & tickets here.
