Brooklyn Dream-Pop Indie Rockers Plastic Picnic Announce Debut LP, Performing At Governors Ball In June (RIYL: “Sixteen Candles,” The Radio Dept., Wild Nothing, Memory Tapes)
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BROOKLYN DREAM-POP INDIE ROCKERS PLASTIC PICNIC ANNOUNCE LONG-AWAITED DEBUT ALBUM, AS LONG AS YOU NEED
MUSIC VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE, “PIXIE,” DIRECTED BY SARA LAUFER AND PRODUCED BY THE WILD HONEY PIE, NOW STREAMING ONLINE
BAND TO PERFORM AS PART OF GOVERNORS BALL 2022 IN NEW YORK CITY ON FRIDAY, JUNE 10 WITH DATES IN DC AND PHILLY ANNOUNCED FOR JUNE
AS LONG AS YOU NEED, PRODUCED BY ARIEL LOH (YOKE LORE, CAPE FRANCIS), AVAILABLE VIA ONEPRM ON FRIDAY, JULY 29
“Plastic Picnic has a real knack for making synthesizers sound epic.” — NPR
“Catchy, danceable beats paired with melancholy lyricism and shimmery melodies.” — Billboard
(MUSIC VIDEO ON YOUTUBE)
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Photo credit: Bronson Snelling
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Brooklyn-based dream-pop indie rockers Plastic Picnic are excited to announce the Friday, July 29 release of its long-awaited debut album, As Long As You Need. A record brimming with beautiful, widescreen indie that explores failing relationships, the January 6 insurrection, social media and the anxiety it inflicts on us all, and the dark side of nightlife in regards to substance abuse, As Long As You Need is an examination of the complexities of youth in all its bittersweet glory. Vocalist Emilie Panerio had the following to share about the album:
“’As Long As You Need’ is a daily fitting title — the album is a very sincere and vulnerable large chunk of our personal experiences over the past decade. I wanted our first LP to really feel like getting to know us, what we’ve experienced and what we’re learning as we age together. A big theme was confrontation — things I personally avoided for most of my twenties — past traumas and unhealthy coping mechanisms.”
A song written during the height of the pandemic and protesting across America, “Pixie,” the new single to be lifted from As Long As You Need, explores the way something so urgent can also be so easy for some of us to forget, especially the more privileged among us. The song is also encouragement to do the right thing when no one’s looking. The track is accompanied by a video directed by Sara Laufer and produced by The Wild Honey Pie. Watch the music video for “Pixie” on YouTube HERE.
Despite all having roots in the Pacific Northwest, the members of Plastic Picnic — Emile Panerio (vocals), Lincoln Lute (guitar), Marshall Hunt (bass), Gordon Taylor (drums) — came together in New York City in 2016. Since its formation, the band has released two EPs (Plastic Picnic and Vistalite), receiving early praise from the likes of NPR, Billboard, Earmilk and more for their shimmering and nostalgic pop that gives generous nods to everything from John Hughes soundtracks to modern indie rock. Plastic Picnic’s music has also been featured in Homeland and Shameless, and next month the band will be performing as part of Governors Ball in New York City on Friday, June 10 with dates in Philadelphia and Washington, DC announced around the band’s fest appearance.
“Through the pandemic, some new perspective and lots of therapy, I was able to make true progress,” Panerio adds. “Forgiveness was a huge part of that, both receiving it and giving it. ‘As Long As You Need’ is a personal title in that way because apparently I needed a long time to get there, but I’m feeling so grateful at the arrival.”
Plastic Picnic will be making the following appearances in June. Dates below with more 2022 performances to be added soon. JUNE 08 — Washington, DC — DC9 09 — Philadelphia, PA — Johnny Brenda’s 10 — New York, NY — Governors Ball 11 — New York, NY — Mercury Lounge (Gov Ball After Dark) |
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As Long As You Need album cover art
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