Season to Risk are a noise rock band that debuted surprisingly on Columbia Records after the early 90s indie-signing frenzy. Known as relentless road dogs, constantly on tour for years. With roots in the 80s hardcore scene, Season to Risk were hailed as “the next Soundgarden” after their almost radio-friendly first album was released. But they took their major label money and went in a new direction of screeching noise, distorted bass and screaming vocals on subsequent albums. They built a recording studio and became increasingly experimental over the years, developing a rabid fan base in the process. After a decade of live shows and four album releases, band members went off to explore other types of music in the bands Shiner, Roman Numerals, Violenteer, and many other recording projects. But Season To Risk never disbanded, and continue to play live shows when their schedules align, sometimes touring when an appealing offer comes along. Singer Steve Tulipana has a captivating stage presence in the lineage of Iggy, Nick Cave and David Yow. He stays excessively busy running several venues in Kansas City, Missouri.
Following the recent release of '1-800-Meltdown', available now via init Records, Season To Risk get ready to hit the road with today's show in Kansas City's Record Bar. Commenting on the newest vinyl release, Steve Tulipana says: “This vinyl has our first new music in 25 years! “1-800-Meltdown” compiles this new music with rare and unreleased tracks, including our song “Undone” from our scene in the film “Strange Days” which was considered too noisy for the soundtrack. This record is more experimental and includes performances by all of the main band members who have played with us over the years, including the guys from Shiner.”
According to Tulipana, this year marks the start of the new wave of activity for Season To Risk: states: “All this is happening with new releases coming every six months or so, both remasters and new music. We have killer line ups in every city with great local openers, mostly focused on noise rock, which is having a resurgence right now”.
Order “1-800-MELTDOWN” from now on via init Records here or your local record-store.
UPCOMING TOUR-DATES OF THE MELTDOWN TOUR:
April 23 Kansas City, MI - @Record Bar – w/Medicine Theory, Still Ill
April 24 Chicago, IL - @Burlington Bar – w/Electric Hawk, Bird Hands
April 25 Cleveland, OH - @Euclid Tavern Reunion – w/LoPan, Red Giant + Derek Hess Poster Show
April 26 Philadelphia, PA - @Kung Fu Nicktie – w/PLAQUE MARKS
April 27 New York City – TBA – @TV Eye – w/A Deer A Horse
April 28 Pittsburgh, PA - @Poetry Lounge – w/Microwaves
April 29 Cincinnati, OH - @Woodward – w/Sofa King, Old City
April 30 St. Louis, MI - @Red Flag – w/Pretty Grievances, Sisser
May 1 Iowa City, IA - @Gabe’s – w/Otros Outros, Cougars
May 2 Minneapolis, MN - @Zhora Darling – w/Unstable Shapes, Upright Forms
May 3 Omaha, NE - @The Sydney – w/Pagan Athletes, Las Cruxes
Order the tickets here.