{"id":42040,"date":"2025-05-10T12:15:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-10T16:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cultureaddicts.com\/?p=42040"},"modified":"2025-05-07T19:23:32","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T23:23:32","slug":"revival-season-returns-with-83-formless-mixtape","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/cultureaddicts.com\/?p=42040","title":{"rendered":"Revival Season returns with \u20188\u20193\u2019+ \u2018Formless\u2019 mixtape"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Revival Season is back\u2014and they&#8217;re kicking things off with a fierce new single and video for <em><a href=\"https:\/\/ffm.to\/revivalseason-83\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">8\u20193<\/a><\/em>. Hailing from Atlanta, GA, producer Jonah Swilley (a founding member of Mattiel and a standout on Night Beats&#8217; production roster) teams up with Columbus rapper Brandon \u201cBez\u201d Evans to deliver a track that\u2019s as unpredictable as it is irresistible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>New single + video <em>8\u20193<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dubbed a \u201c<em>filthy smudge of a garage rock riff\u201d<\/em> mashed up with a stoned, ultraviolent Funkadelic groove, <em>8\u20193<\/em> is built on raw, primal energy. Revival Season describes it as heavy-duty hip-hop boiled down to the most essential rock\u2019n\u2019roll vibes\u2014a track that\u2019s sure to get you jumping. With praise pouring in\u2014Consequence calls <em>Golden Age of Self Snitching<\/em> hype as hell and remarkably accessible\u2014it\u2019s clear the duo is stirring up something special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZugR51xIy2k?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-CA&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Announcing the \u2018Formless\u2019 mixtape<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Set to drop on May 16 via Heavenly Recordings, the \u2018Formless\u2019 mixtape promises to take you deeper into the unique sonic universe of Revival Season. This five-track collection dives into grimy garage rock riffs, clipped mutant drum tracks, and grooves that defy the label \u201cformless.\u201d In fact, with tracks like <em>8\u20193<\/em>, <em>Slick Rick<\/em>, <em>Doobie Ashes<\/em>, <em>Pissy Twin<\/em>, and <em>Full Frontal<\/em>, the result is anything but formless. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cultureaddicts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_4315.jpeg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cultureaddicts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_4315.jpeg?resize=1000%2C1000&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Revival Season Formless mixtape cover artwork\" class=\"wp-image-42041\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cultureaddicts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_4315.jpeg?w=1000 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cultureaddicts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_4315.jpeg?resize=300%2C300 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cultureaddicts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_4315.jpeg?resize=150%2C150 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cultureaddicts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_4315.jpeg?resize=768%2C768 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2018Formless\u2019 mixtape track listing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. 8\u20193<br>2. Slick Rick<br>3. Doobie Ashes<br>4. Pissy Twin<br>5. Full Frontal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>On Tour and More<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep an eye on the stage this summer\u2014Revival Season is slated to perform at Pickathon, OR from July 31 to August 3, with more U.S. dates rolling out soon. They\u2019re known for their potent chemistry, combining Swilley\u2019s busted-speaker, gut-punch beats with Bez\u2019s laser-sharp bars, crafting a modern twist on G funk (with the \u201cG\u201d paying homage to their Georgia roots).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A Quick Trip Down Memory Lane<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since dropping their debut single <em>Iron Warrior<\/em> in 2021 for Heavenly, Revival Season has been on a roll\u2014from the dub-infused \u2018Outernational\u2019 mixtape to standout singles like <em>Pump<\/em>, <em>Everybody<\/em>, <em>Chop<\/em>, and <em>Propaganda<\/em>. Their contributions to projects like Speedy Wunderground\u2019s SXSW EP and the release of their debut album \u2018<em>Golden Age of Self Snitching<\/em>\u2019 have solidified their reputation as one of the most innovative duos in modern music. With politically charged tracks like <em>White House Black<\/em> and fun hits like <em>Dim Sum<\/em>, 2025 is shaping up to be another exciting chapter in their story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stay Connected<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t miss a beat\u2014stream <em>8\u20193<\/em> on your favourite platform, check out the video, and follow Revival Season on Instagram and Bandcamp to catch all the latest updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/urgwbz8ab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001LLAsmtrcNSZt7Ij_4qJPIkLDocp1M61H81m59wMjgjy9xTkEyh31pudqAnVcKYCxL7V-s1b4iKN424mDOwxEw91ABLZ5hBQkCk8_jpcpaACKsUiBrtbr4ICqpZULdQJp-kTPJ6uGkqT_ER-4JYNZ0lKbHBqAUqrEZ0LpXsFjOx1Sx4D13TjdGlFa3pRk5nGA&amp;c=-IkCSa-9mvXnF8hlmJAUA21sTnVf2WrdAx_LsPaUh2sQTeNtlkxkvQ==&amp;ch=Y6ZVWhBmwIq1_-O5aolKCVeCjP9jiLqPUIiujdj_4k6Ex-ORY2frCg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urgwbz8ab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001LLAsmtrcNSZt7Ij_4qJPIkLDocp1M61H81m59wMjgjy9xTkEyh31pilxntpiOcwKJ3_rAsPliNY7csiEfIKmQ29yZlBpsdnEVhyM5bWEdNg7ZjwvckAG8bXRJ3DQtVNdgVE2bBQdHgu4ohNm6KB1PxwbadoCb1jmH6uE_S2dSWI=&amp;c=-IkCSa-9mvXnF8hlmJAUA21sTnVf2WrdAx_LsPaUh2sQTeNtlkxkvQ==&amp;ch=Y6ZVWhBmwIq1_-O5aolKCVeCjP9jiLqPUIiujdj_4k6Ex-ORY2frCg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bandcamp<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Revival Season is not just making music\u2014they\u2019re crafting an experience that\u2019s equal parts raw, innovative, and wildly entertaining. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>Revival Season is back\u2014and they&#8217;re kicking things off with a fierce new single and video for 8\u20193. 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