SCORPION TEA (feat.Edley ODowd) Unveils Debut Single - 'Scarlet Misquote'
The hidden realms of Edley ODowd’s (Psychic TV, Toilet Boys) latest project Scorpion Tea are being unveiled. “Scarlet Misquote” is the first single from the band's upcoming self-titled album.
The song's construction proves to be the perfect introduction to the Scorpion Tea: from the top of the song, ODowd’s tight snare roll rushes the listener into Fern Puma’s poshly-distorted bass. Seconds later, Christian Cruz’s barbed guitar cuts in like a hot knife. Soon vocalist Anthony Diaz chimes in with his declamatory lyrics and it’s apparent that Scorpion Tea is a special blend of death rock intoxication.
Also accompanying the single is a new music video. "During our time in LA, recording the album, Edley introduced us to the whimsical, yet dead serious routines of the legendary choreographer Bob Fosse.” explains the video’s director, Scorpion Tea vocalist Anthony Diaz. The music video explores what happens when a single baleful missive causes one's entire understanding to unravel. Diaz continues, talking about the dark aesthetic of Fosse’s work that resonated with the band, "The dancers in the piece seemed mesmerized, their strings pulled by an unseen force. I wanted to incorporate this idea with the hypnotic quality and longing breathlessness of 'Scarlet Misquote,' while still drawing on Scorpion Tea's style of brightside-facing hilarity."
"Scarlet Misquote" is the introductory glimpse into Scorpion Tea's full-length debut, due October 27th from the visionary label GIVE/TAKE. Including the propulsive and raucous bonus “Drag on the Night” mix from labelmates DEATHDANCE — you can own, stream and share “Scarlet Misquote” now.
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Pre-order Scorpion Tea’s limited Dig Your Own Grave pass and get “Scarlet Misquote” now plus:
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unreleased studio cuts
remixes
behind the scenes video
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