{"id":8862,"date":"2015-10-21T14:30:43","date_gmt":"2015-10-21T18:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/neatbeet.com\/?p=8862"},"modified":"2015-10-21T14:28:48","modified_gmt":"2015-10-21T18:28:48","slug":"pure-bathing-culture-babys-all-right-10415","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neatbeet.com\/wp\/pure-bathing-culture-babys-all-right-10415\/","title":{"rendered":"Pure Bathing Culture @ Baby’s All Right, 10\/4\/15"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hazy Portland-based indie group\u00a0Pure Bathing Culture<\/a> has yet to fail at capturing my attention. I’ve found myself building a deep connection with their music and finally got an opportunity to see them perform live a few weeks ago at Baby’s All Right in Brooklyn. With a new album on the way, I got to hear some brand new tracks for the very first time.<\/p>\n

The sneak peek into what’s in store on Pure Bathing Culture’s forthcoming sophomore LP\u00a0Pray For Rain<\/em> assured us that there is no slump to worry about. 2013’s\u00a0Moon Tides<\/em> was a melancholy force to be reckoned with, echoing somber seasonal vibes that made you want to cozy up to the album during the darkest days of winter. Their LP2 takes a 90 degree turn into cheerier, warmer territory, without disrupting the foundation that the dreamy group has forged.<\/p>\n

The internet became quickly acquainted with and intrigued by new tunes “Pray For Rain<\/a>” and “Palest Pearl”, two of their most upbeat offerings entirely. Seeing those tracks performed live\u00a0alongside their dulcet counterparts like “Pendulum” and “Scotty” was a delight, especially because they maintained\u00a0an impeccable setlist flow. The best part of the night was being introduced to “The Tower”, a smooth, almost jazzy groove that is\u00a0somewhat a\u00a0departure from\u00a0Moon Tides,<\/em> but still showcased the strongest aspects of Sarah Versprille’s vocals. It seems as though Versprille and company haven’t missed a beat between albums. It’s the same Pure Bathing Culture we know and love. Having took their music in a risky direction, it seems to have paid off. Check out\u00a0Pray For Rain<\/em>, available this Friday, October 23rd via Partisan Records<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Pure Bathing Culture brought along their Portland, OR friends, Wild Ones<\/a>, to play in support. They also perform with a similar, chill energy as Oregonian buddies. Wild Ones recently put out their\u00a0Heatwave\u00a0<\/em>EP, of which they played some sway-inducing tracks. The oohing in “Show Me Islands<\/a>” had everyone aahing.<\/p>\n

It is worth noting that each band covered a song called “Dreams” to close out their sets. Pure Bathing Culture performed a soothing rendition of the Fleetwood Mac favorite. Wild Ones treated us to The Cranberries’ 90s staple by the same name. It was dreamy night indeed.<\/p>\n

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