Autogramm, the synth-driven power-poppers spanning Seattle, Chicago, and Vancouver, are back with a bang. Their latest seven-inch vinyl single, featuring the catchy new track Randy alongside a fresh cover of The Diodes’ classic Jenny’s In A Sleep World, is out on February 28, 2025, via Dirt Cult Records and Germany’s Goodwill Records. This release blends tongue-in-cheek humor with retro new wave energy, guaranteed to get your feet tapping.
Stream and Download
Kick off your day by streaming Randy paired with Jenny’s In A Sleep World on February 28. Press materials—including high-resolution downloads of the single, artwork, and photos—are available for those who need a closer look. Plus, check out the video for Born Losers to get a taste of their dynamic visual vibe.
A Nod to the Classics with a Modern Twist
Clocking in at a brisk 1:49, the radio edit of Randy is a compact burst of energy, while Jenny’s In A Sleep World runs 3:09, offering a playful, reimagined spin on a 1979 punk anthem. Drawing influences from Devo, The Dead Milkmen, The Fixx, The Cars, and The Go-Go’s, the single seamlessly blends alternative, indie, new wave, power pop, synthwave, and punk sounds.
Autogramm is known for their sing-along anthems, but this release carries an extra dose of quirky charm. Originally intended for their upcoming album ‘Music That Humans Can Play,’ Randy took a new direction when the band decided the lyrics needed updating. True to their self-described “cat band” identity, they re-recorded the vocals and dedicated the track to their drummer’s cat, Randy.
Drummer The Silo explains, “It’s a letter to a good friend in need of a little confidence push. Everyone needs an ego boost sometimes. Even if they’re a cat.” With playful lyrics like, “If you think you wanna jump up on that countertop, well baby you’ve got the tools. The world’s looking for a pretty cool dude, and maybe that dude is you,” Randy delivers a much-needed pick-me-up with a wink.
Guitarist Lars Von Seattle sums it up best: “Nuevo juevo punk pop for allergic feline lovers. Blazing guitars, squiggly synths, bumping bass, and deftly thrashing drums collide in a spirit of uplift for the irrepressible Randy in all of us.” Listeners will immediately catch echoes of DEVO’s tick-tock rhythms and motorik basslines, all wrapped in a modern, quirky package.
On Tour in Spain This March
In tandem with their new single, Autogramm is set to light up Spain with a tour this March. Their upcoming dates promise energetic live shows and plenty of retro flair:
- Saturday, March 22: COX – TNT BLUES
- Sunday, March 23: GRANADA – PLANTA BAJA
- Monday, March 24: SPAIN – TBA
- Tuesday, March 25: SEVILLA – EVEN
- Wednesday, March 26: CÓRDOBA – HANGAR
- Thursday, March 27: VALLADOLID – CIENTOCERO
- Friday, March 28: ALCALÁ DE HENARES – SALA EGO
- Saturday, March 29: MADRID – FUN HOUSE
The tour also supports their latest album ‘Music That Humans Can Play,’ available worldwide on vinyl and digital formats via Stomp Records (and Beluga Records EU). With influences ranging from The Fixx and David Bowie to Cheap Trick and Prince, the album delivers a cohesive sound that feels right at home in any 80s record collection—or even on the soundtrack of a coming-of-age film.
Order the Vinyl
Collectors and fans can order the new 7” vinyl single through Dirt Cult Records in North America or Dirt Cult Records in Europe.
A Band with Global Roots
Autogramm’s reputation extends far beyond the studio. With deep ties to art, punk, and skateboarding cultures around the world, they’ve rocked iconic venues from London’s Lexington to Berlin’s Wild At Heart and San Francisco’s Bottom of the Hill. Their previous album, ‘No Rules,’ topped the Earshot campus charts and held strong on college radio for months. Their latest record has already garnered support from influential outlets like WFMU NYC, Underground Garage NYC, The Rock 94.9 Toronto, KEXP Seattle, X92.9 Calgary, and XRAY FM Portland.
Meet the band:
- Jiffy Marx – Brooklyn’s Hard Drugs, Vancouver’s Night Court, and Blood Meridian
- CC Voltage – Berlin’s Dysnea Boys, London’s Loyalties, and Vancouver’s Black Halos and Spitfires
- Lars Von Seattle – Bread & Butter and The Catheters
- The Silo – Vancouver’s Black Mountain, Lightning Dust, Destroyer and Chicago’s Spun Out
Recorded during a scorching August 2022 heatwave in Vancouver—complete with beach trips, barbecues, and even a newborn baby—‘Music That Humans Can Play’ is as cool and laid-back as it is electrifying, appealing to record store snobs, garage rock enthusiasts, and synth-pop fans alike.
Discover Autogramm
Learn more and keep up with Autogramm’s journey:
Bandcamp: https://autogramm.bandcamp.com/releases
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/autogrammband/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autogrammband/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Yq0GO9ZFd9aK9iKEVNe6D
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM-YkwLUwK8r5UDgRgTnlog
Get ready to ride the retro wave—Autogramm is here to remind us that sometimes, a little bit of playful punk and vintage cool is all you need to boost your day.
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