NewsOctober 17, 2023 9:00 AM ET1,654 views

Cronies reveal "Ice Pop (Tastes Like Love)" from their upcoming record

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NYC punk band Cronies are set to release their new album L1V3 S1CK0 L0V3 F3ST on October 20 via Reptilian Records. Pre-orders are available here.

Drawing inspiration from 90s artists while embracing the vibrant NYC music scene, the lyrics on the album focus on external criticisms of American culture. 

The first single from the record, "Rentboy", has been previously released. Now, Cronies are releasing the second, titled "Ice Pop", take a listen below. 

Cronies go out of their way to capture a very specific vibe with "Ice Pop (Tastes Like Love)". 

It's classic punked-up, grungy rock that sets aside the dreary attitude and embodies a mood worthy of skateboard hill bomb in summer with friends. Guitar tones have crunchy textures, drums are positively locomotive in their movement and ceaselessness, and the emotive vocals smack of '90s Beastie Boys when they started using more effects. 

The result is a melody-first banger that still sounds plenty new while ingratiating with the nostalgic crowd as well - Turnstile, MSPAINT, and/or Algiers fans rejoice.

Cronies L1V3 S1CK0 L0V3 F3ST tracklisting:

1. 400 Blows
2. Ice Pop (Tastes Like Love)
3. Hose in the Sand
4. Rentboy
5. Hot Test Sour Mash
6. A Simple Case of a Wrenched Back
7. Come Down and Dig
8. Acid Western from the Heart

The band has kicked off a tour including a stop at noise rock fest, No Coast Fest.

10/13 Baltimore, MD @ Holy Frijoles 
10/15 Harrisonburg, VA @ Crayola House 
10/16 Charlotte, NC @ Milestone Club 
10/17 Atlanta, GA @ Innerspace 
10/18 New Orleans, LA @ Gasa Gasa 
10/20 Denton, TX @ No Coast Fest (Record release show) 
10/21 Austin, TX @ Swandive 
10/23 Lawrence, KS @ Replay Lounge 
10/24 Kansas City, MO @ Farewell 
10/25 Chicago, IL @ Fallen Log 
10/26 Columbus, OH @ Half Baked  


Search for tours coming to your city here.

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