FORTHCOMING ALBUM EASY STREET SET FOR SEPTEMBER 5
NASHVILLE, TENN. – Today beach-folk band The 502s offer another song from their upcoming Easy Street album (due 9/5) with “Quicksand,” out now. Known for their high-energy music and “happiest band on earth” appeal, the new song presents one of the most heavy-hearted songs so far in The 502s’ repertoire: an intimate reflection on a relationship’s slow fade, graced with aching harmonies and gorgeously haunting synth tones.
“It’s a different mood from most of the album, but it felt important to recognize that we all go through hard times,” share The 502s. “We’ve all fallen out of love, and being able to open up about your pain is a huge part of getting to a better place.”
Written solely by lead vocalist and banjo / guitar player Ed Isola, the new song vividly depicts a relationship on thin ice, or better yet quicksand. The emotive lyrics are met with the layered instrumentation of the tight knit band of five:
Every move I make seems to be a mistake
I keep wondering how long I’ll fall
You’re the only thing I seem to need
But you don’t want me at all
…The more I try, the more it seems
The more I’m drowned in you and me
It’s like our love is quicksand
Listen to “Quicksand” here.
Hailing from Florida, the band draws inspiration from the likes of Mumford & Sons and The Avett Brothers infusing their rambunctious work with “stomping sounds, blaring trumpets, and charismatic personalities” (Cowboys & Indians). The group of “Beach Folk trailblazers” (Holler) consists of five members: Ed Isola (lead vocals, banjo, acoustic guitar), Joe Capati (saxophone, trumpet, harmony vocals), Sean Froelich (drums, percussion), Nick Dallas (bass, harmony vocals) and Graci Phillips (guitar).
Continuing to make a name for themselves, The 502s will embark on their headlining Easy Street Tour this fall. 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 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. The 502s first songs via Big Loud Records, “Summer Fling,” “End of the World” and “Quicksand” are available now in advance of their forthcoming studio album Easy Street, out Sept 5. The 13-song album 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.
CONNECT WITH THE 502S
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Media Contacts
Corey Brewer + Rachel Heatherly | Big Loud
corey@bigloud.com, rachel@bigloud.com
