LISTEN: STRFKR (Starfucker) - "Bury Us Alive"

Way back when, I told you about STRFKR (known better as Starfucker) signing with Polyvinyl. Well, the band is now set to release their second album, and debut on Polyvinyl, on March 8th. The album is entitled Reptilians and features 12 tracks of smart, addictive electropop. Crafted almost entirely by principal songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Joshua Hodges, the album tackles subjects of death and the end of the world, two important topics at the forefront Hodges' mind following the passing of his grandmother. But instead of dwelling in the dark, STRFKR, with help from Keil Corcoran (whom Hodges describes as a human drum machine) and producer Jacob Portrait (The Dandy Warhols, Mint Chicks), takes a positive outlook by enlisting the words of British philosopher Alan Watts (his lectures are excerpted at various parts throughout). Watts proposed that death is essential as it lends meaning to life. Check out some of magic below.

STRFKR - "Bury Us Alive"


Check out Reptilians' tracklisting as well as another song from the album after the jump.

Starfucker Signs to Polyvinyl, Hear New Single

Portland's subtly-named Starfucker have signed with Polyvinyl and are scheduled to hit the road next month with Austin-based band The Octopus Project. The band will also release an alternate single version of their track "Julius" b/w the B-side "Helium Muffin." The 7" is out October 12th and the first 500 will be limited edition blue vinyl. It will be out digitally on September 14th. Right now though, you can check out "Julius" below.

MP3: Starfucker - "Julius"

Here's one blissed-out synth pop jam. It's a lush array of synthesizers, held up by active drums. The vocals are washed out in reverb, dragging you deeper and deeper into the song. The synths dance and hook you, so just make sure you don't lose yourself in the mix. It's like swimming underwater and staring up at the surface to see the sunlight shining, dancing and bouncing through the water.