THE HARD QUARTET release limited edition vinyl pressing

The Hard Quartet – Messrs. Emmett Kelly, Stephen Malkmus, Matt Sweeney, and Jim White – recently returned with a brand new digital two-song single. The elegant Kelly-led shredder ‘Lies (Something You Can Do)’ was recorded last July in NYC, while the sprawling flip, ‘Coreopsis Trail,’ is an unreleased track from the S/T album sessions.

Available  now via the band and label webstores a limited to 500 edition pressing of the recent single ‘Lies (Something You Can Do)’ + ‘Coreopsis Trail’ by The Hard Quartet.

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The Hard Quartet – ‘Coreopsis Trail’ (Official Audio)

“‘Lies (Something You Can Do)’ is a credo that states that one must NOT only be a complete dick in the quest for modern survival,” explains Kelly. “I guess ‘Coreopsis Trail’ is a reflection of this phenomenon,” he continues. “On morning runs, excessive cellular oxygenation permits a natural euphoria akin to a glandular spasm famously described as a ‘micro death.’ Similar results can be achieved by the murder of one’s ego, mental disorder, and/or the ill-advised usage of drugs.”

Last fall, The Hard Quartet released their eponymous debut album on Matador Records. Says the band, “Emmett Kelly, Stephen Malkmus, Matt Sweeney and Jim White formed The Hard Quartet in May 2023. They recorded a 15 song album in NYC and Malibu California without telling anyone except their families and friends – ideal times spent in idyllic locales. It’s a full-on rocking band. All four band members write, sing, play musical instruments and produce The Hard Quartet’s songs. The band is the natural result of decades of friendship and playing music in each other’s presence.”

Read GQ’s profile of The Hard Quartet HERE.

Praise for The Hard Quartet

“Meet the year’s favorite indie-rock supergroup.” – Rolling Stone (Best Albums of 2024)

 “One of the year’s best rock records” – GQ

“Dudes rock.” – LA Times (Best Albums of 2024)

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