Scout (EP) explained

Scout
Type:ep
Artist:Calpurnia
Cover:File:Calpurnia_Scout.jpg
Genre:Indie rock, alternative rock
Length:23:26
Producer:Cadien Lake James

Scout is the only extended play (EP) by Canadian rock band Calpurnia. It was released on 15 June 2018 through Royal Mountain, Transgressive and paradYse. It was also the band's only release, as they disbanded a year afterwards.

Background

Calpurnia signed to the Toronto-based independent record label Royal Mountain Records in November 2017, beginning recording an unnamed extended play, with Cadien Lake James from the American indie rock band, Twin Peaks.[1] In January 2018, the band played at the Rough Trade shop in New York City, where they debuted "Louie", "Wasting Time", "Greyhound" and "City Boy" from the then-unannounced EP.[2]

After releasing the second single, "Louie", in April 2018, the band officially announced Scout and its release date.[3]

Promotion

Singles and music videos

The lead single from the EP, "City Boy", was released on 7 March 2018.[4] The music video, released simultaneously, was shot and edited by Josiah Marshall, showing the band in a recording session.[5] The second single, "Louie", was released on 12 April, along with an animated music video by Jason Bartell.[6] [7] On 18 May Calpurnia released "Greyhound".

Rough Trade exclusive

Rough Trade released a limited-edition 7" single, "Greyhound/Louie", on 18 May 2018. The single contained "Greyhound", as well as the songs "Louie" and "Waves".[8]

Release history

CountryDateFormatLabel
United States18 April 2018Royal Mountain
Canada
United Kingdom
Europe

Notes and References

  1. News: Finn Wolfhard of Stranger Things forms band called Calpurnia, signs to Royal Mountain Records. Gore. Sydney. 19 November 2017. The Fader. 18 April 2018.
  2. News: Finn Wolfhard's Band Calpurnia Debut New Music At 'Inspiring' New York Show. https://web.archive.org/web/20180117010523/http://www.mtv.com/news/3058708/finn-wolfhard-calpurnia-new-york-rough-trade/. dead. 17 January 2018. Bell. Crystal. 16 January 2018. MTV. 18 April 2018.
  3. 'Stranger Things' Star Finn Wolfhard Band Calpurnia Prep Debut EP, Release Infectious Single 'Louie'. Cummings-Grady. Mackenzie. 12 April 2018. Billboard. 18 April 2018.
  4. News: Stranger Things' Finn Wolfhard shares debut single from Calpurnia, "City Boy": Stream. Colburn. Randall. 7 March 2018. Consequence of Sound. 18 April 2018.
  5. News: 'Stranger Things' Star Finn Wolfhard Drops "City Boy" Video With Calpurnia Band. Johnson. Victoria. 7 March 2018. Complex. 18 April 2018.
  6. News: Finn Wolfhard's Calpurnia release animated video for new song 'Louie'. Daly. Rhian. 11 April 2018. NME. 18 April 2018.
  7. Web site: Calpurnia – Louie (Official Video). 12 April 2018. YouTube. 18 April 2018.
  8. Web site: Greyhound / Louie by Calpurnia. Rough Trade. 18 April 2018.