Jake Lee, FKA Bleeding Gums Murphy and the bassist of Walter Etc., was always known for infectious melodies, quality lyrics, and instant bangers. But narrative lyrics telling a story? This is new! Jake’s Group Picture addition tells the tale of his relationship with his 80 something salt-of-the-earth landlord in the Mission District of San Francisco. How could a song about your landlord be simultaneously interesting, endearing, and funny? It takes a certain amount of talent to accomplish that, and Jake has proved time and time again that he is as good, if not the best, songwriter of the MNE-verse.
Bracing post-hardcore meets festival-ready rock on the Tokyo band's sharp new EP, mixed and mastered by Will Yip (Turnstile, Title Fight). Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 8, 2024