Michigan duo IAMDYNAMITE will release their new album Wasa Tusa this week, and the new track “Liz”, which you can stream below, is a terrific indication of what you can expect. A taut and very catchy mix of 1980s blue-eyed soul and especially early Police, it’s a brisk track that burns brightly for its entire two and a half minutes.
“Liz is one of the first songs we wrote for this new album,” says drummer/singer Chris Phillips. “It’s taken many forms but the big boisterous drums and the dancy chorus is something that we are super proud of. We actually called it ‘Liz’ because a fan at a show asked us to name a song after her. We thought that would be cooler than calling it dance pants. It’s one of the more up-tempo songs on Was a Tusa and we already know it’s going to be a favorite when we play it live.”
Wasa Tusa will be released 7 August. Pre-order it here, and be sure to catch IAMDYNAMITE on tour:
8/15: Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge
8/18: Lacrosse, WI @ The Warehouse
8/19: St. Paul, MN @ Turf Club
8/20: Sauget, IL @ Pop’s
8/21: Kansas City, MO @ Riot Room
8/22: Denver, CO @ Marquis Theater
8/23: Colorado Springs, CO @ Black Sheep
9/10: Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
9/11: Myrtle Beach, SC @ House of Blues
9/12: Charlotte, NC @ 1065 The End’s Weenie Roast
9/13: Raleigh, NC @ 95X Big Shindig
9/19: New York, NY @ Webster Hall
9/20: Providence, RI @ Simmon’s 677
9/23: Stanhope, NJ @ Stanhope House
9/24: Rochester, NY @ Montage Music Hall
10/1: Dallas, TX @ Curtain Club
10/2: Houston, TX @ Walter’s
10/6: Albuquerque, NM @ The Jam Spot
10/7: Tucson, AZ @ The Rock
10/8: Scottsdale, AZ @ Pub Rock Live