Brijean – Roller Coaster

Brijean, the project of percussionist/singer-songwriter Brijean Murphy — the percussive heartbeat for live bands like Mitski, Poolside, and Toro y Moi — and multi-instrumentalist/producer Doug Stuart, shares “Roller Coaster” from Macro, their new album out July 12th via Ghostly International.

“Roller Coaster” includes the talents of Khruangbin’s Donald “DJ” Johnson Jr. on drums, Melody Ector on piano, and Spencer Hartling on synth sequencing, and is a thrilling roller-disco anthem about the highs and lows of love.

Recorded in their home in Altadena on the outskirts of Los Angeles, Murphy explains how “being in this beautiful part of town nestled up against the Angeles National Forest played a big role in how comfortable we felt stretching out and trying to push our musical boundaries. Anytime we brought someone into the world to add their musical touch, it felt like a highlight.” Here, Khruangbin’s “DJ” Johnson Jr. gives “Roller Coaster” extra depth and bounce. With tropicalia-influenced drums and upbeat synths, “Roller Coaster” is signature Brijean and encourages us not just to move through the ups and downs of life, but to feel it all.

Brijean Tour Dates

Fri. Jul. 12 – Chicago, IL @ Sleeping Village

Sat. Jul. 13 –  Detroit, MI @ El Club

Sun. Jul. 14 Toronto, ON Velvet Underground

Wed. Jul. 17 – Washington, DC @ Atlantis

Thu. Jul. 18 – New York, NY @ MHOW

Sat. Jul. 20 – Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s

Mon. Jul. 22 – Asheville, NC @ Grey Eagle

Tue. Jul. 23 – Atlanta, GA @ Vinyl

Thu. Jul. 25 – Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall (Upstairs)

Fri. Jul. 26 – Dallas, TX @ Club Dada

Sat. Jul. 27 – Austin, TX @ ACL Live at 3TEN

Mon. July 29 – Phoenix, AZ @ Valley Bar

Thu. Aug. 1 – Los Angeles, CA @ Lodge Room

Fri. Aug. 2 – San Francisco, CA @ The Independent

Sun. Aug. 4 – Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios

Tue. Aug. 6 – Vancouver, BC @ Biltmore Cabaret

Wed. Aug. 7 – Seattle, WA @ Neumos

Fri. Aug. 9 – Boise, ID @ Neurolux

Sat. Aug. 10 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court

Mon. Aug. 12 – Denver, CO @ Larimer Lounge

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