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Grecian Urn Due Out March 26th Via Taxi Gauche Records
Mar 05, 2021
By Caleb Campbell
Listening to LA-based post punk band Adult Books it’s easy to see how large the influence of early British post punk and new wave looms. Writer and multi-instrumentalist Nick Winfrey joined with his childhood friends, Sina Salessi on drums and Alex Galindo on guitar and synths, to fill out the Adult Books lineup. Together the trio revives the jangly guitar hooks of Johnny Marr, dense dark stylings of The Cure, and the meticulous craftsmanship of New Order. More
Running from the Blows Due Out March 4 on Lolipop
Jan 26, 2016
By Michael Wojtas
On March 4, Lolipop and Burger are set to release Running from the Blows, the debut full-length from Adult Books. Ahead of the record, we’re premiering the video for “Suburban Girlfriend,” the album’s lead single. More
Reviews
Mar 09, 2016
By Ed McMenamin
A refreshing bit of beach gloom, Adult Books cast a hazy shadow from Los Angeles’ generally sunnier Burger and Lollipop records mecca. Perhaps it’s a reflection of the contrast between Adult Books’ New Wave sensibilities and their hometown scene, but the band can show a bit of a split personality, alternating between excellent post-punk and pretty-good garage rock. More
