NEW ALBUM OUT NOW: EASY STREET
EASY STREET TOUR KICKS OFF NEXT WEEK WITH DATES AT ICONIC VENUES ACROSS NORTH AMERICA
NASHVILLE, TENN. – The music of The 502s is an instant shortcut to unstoppable joy. Often called “the happiest band on Earth,” today they release their new album Easy Street. Pouring their unbridled energy and eclectic musicality into their most adventurous offering to date, Easy Street is a 13-song concept album set entirely in the bliss of a beach town, a carefree dreamland of warm sands and never-ending sunshine.
Listen to Easy Street here.
“In the past we’ve had limited time in the studio, and the process has been chaotic, but this album was so much more fun,” share The 502s. “We all felt very connected, and there were a lot of moments that came from us just having a good time and riffing off each other—which is essentially the core of who we are as a band.”
Their fourth album and debut release with Big Loud Records, Easy Street marks the most fully realized work yet from The 502s, whose lineup includes frontman Ed Isola, horn player Joe Capati, drummer Sean Froelich, bassist Nick Dallas and guitarist Graci Phillips. The album was produced by their frequent collaborator Bobby Campbell and recorded at Farmland Studios in Nashville. Easy Street also finds The 502s joining forces with a stacked lineup of guest musicians (on mandolin, piano, strings, vibraphone, accordion, and more) — ultimately adding even more texture to their rowdy and rapturous sound while harnessing all the wild exuberance of their live set.
With previously released songs like “Summer Fling” that the band debuted on Good Morning America, introspective “Quicksand” and exuberant “End of the World,” the album offers a treasure trove of sing-along songs like “Sweet Tooth” with its indomitable spirit sharing a giddy portrait of a summer crush. Fittingly the album opens with the bright and bouncy “Sayonara,” one of the very first songs penned for the album.
“One of the main things we wanted to get across with the album is that you can choose which road to take. When you listen to all these songs in succession, there’s a sense of saying goodbye to the bad and welcoming the good into your life,” the band adds.
Continuing to make a name for themselves, The 502s will embark on their headlining Easy Street Tour next week. The tour will take the band to iconic venues throughout North America – including New York’s Irving Plaza and West Hollywood’s Troubadour. For full dates and more information, please visit the502s.com.
Easy Street track listing
Writing credits in italics.
Easy Street Tour Dates
9/9 – Columbia, Mo. – Blue Note Columbia*
9/11 – Chicago, Ill. – Riviera Theatre*
9/12 – Louisville, Ky. – Bourbon & Beyond
9/14 – East Aurora, N.Y. – Borderland Music Festival
9/16 – Pittsburgh, Penn. – Roxian Theatre*
9/17 – Toronto, Ont. – Phoenix Concert Theatre*
9/19 – Detroit, Mich. – Majestic Theatre*
9/20 – Cleveland, Ohio – House of Blues*
9/21 – Richmond, Va. – Iron Blossom Festival
9/23 – New York, N.Y. – Irving Plaza*
9/26 – Ocean City, Md. – Oceans Calling
9/27 – Asbury Park, N.J. – Asbury Lanes*
9/28 – Portland, Maine – State Theatre*
9/30 – South Burlington, Vt. – Higher Ground Ballroom*
10/1 – Boston, Mass. – Citizens House of Blues*
10/3 – Philadelphia, Penn. – The Fillmore*
10/4 – Silver Spring, Md. – The Fillmore Silver Spring*
10/5 – Wilmington, N.C. – Greenfield Lake Amphitheater*
10/8 – Raleigh, N.C. – The Ritz*
10/9 – Charlotte, N.C. – The Fillmore Charlotte*
10/10 – Atlanta, Ga. – Buckhead Theatre*
10/11 – Lake Buena Vista, Fla. – House of Blues*
10/29 – San Antonio, Texas – Paper Tiger #
10/30 – Houston, Texas – House of Blues # >
10/31 – Austin, Texas – Emo’s #
11/1 – Dallas, Texas – The Echo Lounge & Music Hall # >
11/4 – Phoenix, Ariz. – The Van Buren >
11/5 – West Hollywood, Calif. – Troubadour >
11/6 – San Diego, Calif. – SOMA >
11/7 – Santa Ana, Calif. – The Observatory >
11/8 – Oakland, Calif. – Fox Theater >
11/12 – Eugene, Oreg. – WOW Hall >
11/14 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom >
11/15 – Seattle, Wash. – Showbox Sodo >
11/16 – Portland, Oreg. – McMenamins Crystal Ballroom >
11/17 – Boise, Idaho – Knitting Factory Concert House >
* support by Arts Fishing Club
# support by Noah Levine
> support by Briscoe
ABOUT THE 502s
The 502s are a beach folk band from Florida, often called “the happiest band on Earth.” With breezy banjos, shout-along choruses and an energy that bursts like a cannonball into a swimming pool, their music feels like sunshine you can dance to. Their song “Just A Little While” made a viral splash with over 150M streams to date. With a heavy touring presence, and sold-out run last fall, the band will embark on their Easy Street Tour this fall hitting iconic stages across North America including New York’s Irving Plaza and West Hollywood’s Troubadour. Pouring their unbridled energy and eclectic musicality into their most adventurous offering to date, The 502s’ new album Easy Street is out now. The 13-song collection will have you barefoot in the sand, laughing with friends, and singing at the top of your lungs—even if it’s just in your kitchen.
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Media Contacts
Corey Brewer + Rachel Heatherly | Big Loud
corey@bigloud.com, rachel@bigloud.com
