One of our favourite bands, and first to support Northern Transmissions, Crocodiles, comprised of Brandon Welchez and Charles Rowell, release their new album, Upside Down In Heaven on April 7th via Lolipop Records. Along with the albums release, Crocodiles have shared a brand new Russell Cash directed video for the title-track.

As described by Russell Cash: “After a prolonged hiatus, Crocodiles finally reconvened at Quiksilver Studios in St. Jean de Luz, France in the fall of 2021 to get their new album Upside Down In Heaven down on tape. Maxime Smadja (Rixe, Boss) was entrusted with production duties and brought his signature greasy sheen to the proceedings. Joining the party were Atef Aouadhi and Diego Dal Bon on bass and drums. In typical Crocodilian fashion, the album zig-zags cohesively from one style to the next. There are straight-up punk-pop anthems (Love Beyond The Grave), mutant garage-rock (Surfing With Death), infectious fuzz-pop (Forever Walk Alone), dance-floor ready bangers (Deadbeat) and even hardcore death-rock (Rock & Roll Graveyard). The songs are direct, cut to the chase and leave listeners thirsting for more.”

Following previous singles “Degeneration” and “Love Beyond The Grave,” today, the band also places emphasis on the record’s title track and final single, “Upside Down In Heaven.”

On the single, Charles Rowell wrote:

“Maybe I was chasing that elusive Stiff records sound or simply trying something that would make Westerberg smile. Either way it’s pure pop for heads who appreciate lyrics and melody. It’s a little sad but triumphant and true. If you’ve ever felt like you’re a little too far from home, like you’ve chased the dream until it’s turned into a nightmare, then here’s another song burning with regret and wasted wisdom.”

Crocodiles
Upside Down In Heaven
Lolipop Records
Tracklisting

01. Love Beyond The Grave
02. Dead Beat
03. I’ve Become What I Fear Most
04. Degeneration
05. Upside Down In Heaven
06. Magic Trash
07. Lovers Of Nothing
08. Forever Walk Alone
09. Surfing With Death
10. Rock ‘N’ Roll Graveyard

Crocodiles 2023 Tour Dates

Wed 4/19 – Tijuana, Mexico – Mous Tache
Thurs 4/20 – San Diego, CA – Whistle Stop
Fri 4/21 – Las Vegas, NV – Artifice
Sat 4/22 – Los Angeles, CA – Moroccan Lounge
Sun 4/23 – San Francisco, CA – Cafe Du Nord
Tues 4/25 – Phoenix, AZ – The Dirty Drummer *Free Show*
Thurs 4/27 – Denver, CO – Skylark Lounge
Sat 4/29 – St Louis, MO – Pop’s
Sun 4/30 – St. Paul, MN – Turf Club
Mon 5/1 – Chicago, IL – Beat Kitchen
Tues 5/2 – Detroit, MI – Lager House
Wed 5/3 – Pittsburgh, PA – Spirit
Thurs 5/4 – NY, NY – Mercury Lounge
Fri 5/5 – Philadelphia, PA – Kung Fu Necktie
Sat 5/6 – Washington DC – Pie Shop *Evening Show*
Sat 5/6 – Baltimore, MD – Metro Gallery *Matinee Show*
Sun 5/7 – Cincinnati, OH – MOTR Pub
Mon 5/8 – Memphis, TN – Hi Tone
Tues 5/9 – Dallas, TX – Club Dada
Thurs 5/11 – Austin, TX – Ballroom at Spider House
Sat 5/13 – Tucson, AZ – Hotel Congress

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