Scout (EP)

Scout
EP by Calpurnia
Released 15 June 2018 (2018-06-15)
Length 23:26
Label
Producer Cadien Lake James
Singles from Scout
  1. "City Boy"
    Released: 7 March 2018
  2. "Louie"
    Released: 12 April 2018
  3. "Greyhound"
    Released: 18 May 2018

Scout is the debut extended play (EP) by the Canadian rock band, Calpurnia. It was released on 15 June 2018 through Royal Mountain, Transgressive and paradYse.

Background

Calpurnia signed to the Toronto-based independent record label Royal Mountain Records in November 2017, beginning recording an unnamed extended play, with Cadien Lake James from the American indie rock band, Twin Peaks.[1] In January 2018, the band played at the Rough Trade shop in New York City, where they debuted "Louie", "Wasting Time", "Greyhound" and "City Boy" from the then-unannounced EP.[2]

After releasing the second single, "Louie", in April 2018, the band officially announced Scout and its release date.[3]

Promotion

Singles and music videos

The lead single from the EP, "City Boy", was released on 7 March 2018.[4] The music video, released simultaneously, was shot and edited by Josiah Marshall, showing the band in a recording session.[5] The second single, "Louie", was released on 12 April, along with an animated music video by Jason Bartell.[6][7] On May 18 Calpurnia released "Greyhound".

Rough Trade exclusive

Rough Trade released a limited-edition 7" single, "Greyhound/Louie", on 18 May 2018. The single contained "Greyhound", as well as the songs "Louie" and "Waves".[8]

Track listing

All tracks written by Calpurnia.

No.TitleLength
1."Louie"2:59
2."Wasting Time"2:09
3."Greyhound"4:48
4."City Boy"3:23
5."Blame"3:27
6."Waves"6:40
Total length:23:26

Release history

Country Date Format Label
United States 18 April 2018 Royal Mountain
Canada
United Kingdom
Europe

References

  1. ↑ Gore, Sydney (19 November 2017). "Finn Wolfhard of Stranger Things forms band called Calpurnia, signs to Royal Mountain Records". The Fader. Retrieved 18 April 2018.
  2. ↑ Bell, Crystal (16 January 2018). "Finn Wolfhard's Band Calpurnia Debut New Music At 'Inspiring' New York Show". MTV. Retrieved 18 April 2018.
  3. ↑ Cummings-Grady, Mackenzie (12 April 2018). "'Stranger Things' Star Finn Wolfhard Band Calpurnia Prep Debut EP, Release Infectious Single 'Louie'". Billboard. Retrieved 18 April 2018.
  4. ↑ Colburn, Randall (7 March 2018). "Stranger Things' Finn Wolfhard shares debut single from Calpurnia, "City Boy": Stream". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 18 April 2018.
  5. ↑ Johnson, Victoria (7 March 2018). "'Stranger Things' Star Finn Wolfhard Drops "City Boy" Video With Calpurnia Band". Complex. Retrieved 18 April 2018.
  6. ↑ Daly, Rhian (11 April 2018). "Finn Wolfhard's Calpurnia release animated video for new song 'Louie'". NME. Retrieved 18 April 2018.
  7. ↑ "Calpurnia - Louie (Official Video)". YouTube. 12 April 2018. Retrieved 18 April 2018.
  8. ↑ "Greyhound / Louie by Calpurnia". Rough Trade. Retrieved 18 April 2018.
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