In our 52nd installment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Seattle’s Zebra Hunt, and chat about their upcoming Spanish tour, putting the fun back into being in a band and learn about the music that inspired them.
Band Name:
Zebra Hunt
Website / Social Media:
Facebook / Bandcamp
Genre:
Rock
Members & their roles:
Robert Mercer (guitar/vocals)
Mitch Leffler (drums)
Erik Bennett (Bass)
What music or artists inspired you?
The Clean, The Chills, Velvet Underground, Boomgates
How did the band get started?
A couple of us were in a band together that tried really hard to be difficult. With this band, we started trying less hard. Erik made that easier because he never tries.
How would you best describe your live show:
A lot of jangle with probably too many drink breaks.
What shows do you have coming up?
6/6 Live on KEXP radio
Spain Tour -June 27 (Zaragoza)
June 28 (Donostia)
June 30 (Reus)
July 1 (Barcelona)
July 2 (Valencia)
July 4 (Madrid)
Keep an eye on Facebook for more dates.
Tell us about your latest release:
The tracks on “City Sighs” range from nervy jangle (‘Delaware’, ‘Already There’), gentle psych (‘Beaches Of LA’), and driving garage pop (‘20 Ways To Belong’, ‘Call It Off’) to languid and dreamy slow burners (‘Isle Of Songs’, ‘Always’). This record is a collection of our time as a band the last 2 years. We had lots of fun and hopefully that comes across.
Where can I get your music?
Downloads from Bandcamp. Vinyl available from Tenorio Cotobade in Europe and in the US Jigsaw Records.
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