Anyone who’s caught a live Derby show knows the raw and infectious emotion the boys are known to dish out. These unique qualities are exemplified in the band’s new release, Madeline. Breaking from tradition, the band is forgoing an LP and will be releasing a new group of songs on a limited edition 7″ paired with a digital EP. The 7” features the rocker “Don’t Believe In You” on Side A and the acoustic-pop melody, “One’s A Lonely One” on Side B.
The band approached the Madeline recordings with an increased degree of spontaneity and impulse. This “act first, think about it later” attitude gave Derby a new-found freedom in recording music, resulting in a fresh, new sound for the band. With Frontman Nat Johnson’s cutting and over-driven guitar tones providing an electrifying punch to the gut on tracks “Don’t Believe in You” and “Creeping Crawling” in addition to Dave Guilick’s tender serenade on “One’s A Lonely One,” Madeline showcases a more lively and invigorated Derby.
The band’s new material departs from the well-orchestrated pop of their sophomore release Posters Fade — which saw success on college radio and gained visibility with placements in Coca-Cola commercials, MTV’s The Hills and a variety of film and commercial exposure. This time, the band decided to keep things more raw and frayed around the edges, while still retaining their signature brand of catchy rock built on hooks and harmonies. Expect releases in similar size and nature from Derby — and with greater frequency in the coming months.
Madeline was recorded and engineered by Jordan Leff at Secret Society Studios in Portland, Oregon. The record was mixed by Elton Jordan and Derby, and was mastered by Jeff Saltzman (Death Cab For Cutie, Menomena, Decemberists, Sleater-Kinney).
Connect with Derby:
+ Artist Website: www.derbyrock.com
+ Download: Don’t Believe In You (mp3)
+ Download: Madeline (mp3)
+ Download: Onesheet (PDF)
+ 7″ limited edition vinyl + Physical press kit available upon request
+ Contact: Ryan Wines | ryan@petmarmoset.com | 541.981.0003
