Jay Som + Palehound = Bachelor
I love it when good things collide to make even MORE good things and this is no exception. Critically acclaimed, indie-rock powerhouses Jay Som (Melina Duterte) and Palehound (Ellen Kempner) have joined forces to form a new project called Bachelor. They release their debut single "Anything At All” via Polyvinyl Record Co back in February.
The backstory: The two musicians came together in pre-quarantine 2020, recording in California during what was then a rare break from touring. Written, performed, and produced entirely by the pair, the new single starts with a heavy, funky bass line followed by a chorus so playful it could be a schoolyard taunt, defying the darker lyrical themes heard on the verses of queerness, lust, and longing.
Bachelor will release its debut album Doomin’ Sun on May 28th via Polyvinyl Record Co., and the duo also recently announce their first-ever tour! Bachelor will hit the road in support of Lucy Dacus starting mid-September, marking both artists’ first performances since lockdown.
Tour Dates
September 13, 2021 - Saxapahaw, NC @ Haw River Ballroom
September 14, 2021 - Atlanta, GA @ Terminal West
September 15, 2021 - Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl
September 17, 2021 - Dallas, TX @ Trees
September 18, 2021 - Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall- Downstairs
September 19, 2021 - Austin, TX @ Scoot Inn
September 20, 2021 - San Antonio, TX @ Paper Tiger
September 22, 2021 - Tucson, AZ @ 191 Toole
September 24, 2021 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Theatre at Ace Hotel
September 27, 2021 - San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore
Check out their debut single Anything At All:
The duo explained in a statement about this track: "We're so excited to finally share this song with y'all and announce our new band! We've been dear friends and huge fans of each other for years and were lucky enough to get to work together in January 2020 before quarantine.” We feel that 'Anything At All' is an even blend of our tastes and writing styles and to release it feels very hopeful and joyous to us."
Personally, I’m an even bigger fan of this other track they put out called Stay In The Car:
