Summer’s here and it’s time for dance parties by the pool. Every year, we’re treated to albums built for rooftop fun, their core aesthetic made for hot days and warm nights by the light of a disco ball. Seattle’s disco punk darlings, The Gods Themselves embody those vibes on their new EP Glamour & Grime – the title of the record tells you all you need to know.
TGT lays out some strong licks alongside their traditional disco beats; “Big $” is a rapid-fire attack on the dance floor, drums wailing next to a steady guitar riff. Lead singer Astra Elane takes center stage on tracks like “Marilyn Monroe” and “Mark on Me”; her ability to throw her voice into the void enthralls, that pitch-perfect echo twisting, grinding its way to repeat listens. TGT told Northwest Music Scene that the album was inspired by the band’s feature on last year’s Seattle episode of Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown:
“The Glamour & Grime EP was entirely inspired by our encounter with Tony Bourdain and his crew, our appearance on Parts Unknown and our trip to New York that coincided with the show’s air date. The man was kindred and turned on by the same things we were: movies, books, music and the beautiful contrasts in life, like the dichotomy of glamour and grime. We dedicate this album to him and all those who he connected with on his journey in this plane.”
Listen to Glamour & Grime below:
The Gods Themselves’ new EP Glamour & Grime is out TODAY. Buy it on Bandcamp HERE.
