Cherry Bomb – The Pursuit Of Pleasure
Cherry Bomb, the Los Angeles-based solo project of MisterWives’ Mandy Lee, announces her much-anticipated debut solo album, The Pursuit of Pleasure, out November 13.
For over a decade, the independent singer-songwriter has been nothing but a force in the alt pop scene, captivating crowds with commanding live performances and stunning vocals, and now, with the explosive new record, she’s ready to offer a sound that’s electric, euphoric, and powerful. To celebrate, Cherry Bomb shares “Crash!”, a hard-hitting dance pop single that finds empowerment in going absolutely off the rails.
On the new single, the indie pop artist says, “Crash!” is for your next crash out!” One of the first and personal favorite songs written for Cherry Bomb, this single “sparked the sonic world and sentiment. I hope she’s a reminder to anyone who listens that you don’t have to keep craning your neck looking back at a past you once had to shrink to fit into.”
“Viva la diva!” is not just an unofficial motto for the record, but a new philosophy Mandy Lee adopted for The Pursuit of Pleasure. Written during a period of emotional struggle and dramatic life changes, Cherry Bomb sought refuge in powerful pop anthems, big dance numbers, and the glitter and glam of the diva in her heart. What came next was a dramatic songwriting challenge she set for herself: all bangers, no ballads.
“Joy is how we survive grief, and this project explores what it means to move through pain while still finding pleasure,” says Lee about her new record. “This album unravels the guilt, shame and judgment we are often conditioned to carry when exploring, and it’s about choosing ourselves as well as our own desires — stepping into intuition and away from all that inhibits who we truly are, not who we are expected to be. Inspired by my muses — The Birth of Venus, Eve, and the little rebellious firecracker who never shied away from her muchness — ‘The Pursuit of Pleasure’ is an un-forbidden liberation back to self.”
To celebrate the dawn of a new era, Cherry Bomb will be hosting an album release show in Los Angeles’ Moroccan Lounge on November 18. Cherry Bomb is also excited for her upcoming performance at this year’s All Things Go music festival in New York City. Proud to join the first-ever all women-led lineup for a major musical festival, she’s going to be making her solo debut on September 27, playing alongside powerful indie pop icons and emerging talent like MUNA, Grace Ives, hemlocke springs, and Carly Rae Jepsen. #hernameischerrybomb