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SAN FRANCISCO - The Cubby Creatures are hard at work on a 7" single, due out in late summer 2002. The 7", to be pressed at 45 rpm, has been heralded by bass player Brian Weaver as a "a true California psychedelic masterpiece." Rodent Records, purveyor of psychedelia nouveau, will release the record, marking the second Cubby-Rodent collaboration. With this release, three new songs will join the Cubby Creatures canon: "Tinker Pop," a tribute to neighbor Ben Tinker of the unband concept That Hideous Strength; "Sweet Nothings," sung by Bill and Emily; and "Fly," a Nick Drake cover. "The new Tinker Pop 7" has definite DIY value," says drummer Jason Gonzalez. Bill Fisher elaborates: "We're recording these songs ourselves, using a combination of a 1/2" reel-to-reel 8-track deck and a computer." In addition to recording the band, Bill also gets busy with vocals, keyboards, synths, guitars, and a recorder flute! As usual, Cubby friends will show up in the mix. Shimmer Kid Dave Dunstan makes a special appearance on the record, blowing sax on "Sweet Nothings"; Kevin Clarke, who designed the "Kathy Barra" and "Blessed Invention" album art, will once again conjure visuals; Chantig Greg Turner of Rodent Records handles the production on "Fly"; and Ben Tinker himself will "probably make an appearance" on "Tinker Pop," inside sources reveal. And here's more to listen for: Emily shelving her violin to do vocals with Bill on "Sweet Nothings," and Jason, Karl and Brian lending their voices to "Tinker Pop." |