New American Anymen EP Shakes Up a Less White House - American Anymen Review by SongBlog

NYC-based antifolk punk outfit American Anymen have released their new EP in mid-September. Called 'Flag Burner', this release addresses multiple contentious aspects of today's governance and society, and the corrupt situation prevalent today in the echelons of power.

This is the band's 12th album, following up on the band's 'Start My Center' LP, which was produced by Jen Turner (Natalie Merchant, Here We Go Magic). The band also recently explored their softer side on the recently-released 'Oui' EP, which entailed a collaboration with French songstress Lise. Both releases were critically acclaimed. This one is a definite must listen for fans of Sleaford Mods, The Cribs, Violent Femmes, PiL, Dead Milkmen, and Sultans of Ping.

American Anymen was created in 1999 in NYC’s Lower East Side. With an unconventional approach to guitar, their sound is an eclectic mix of folk punk with indie rock and old school hip-hop. With singer/songwriter and guitarist Brett Sullivan as its core, American Anymen’s current lineup also includes Joey Patches (drums and vocals), Scott Fragala (bass and keyboards), and Jen Turner (guitar and vocals). Chris Urban from New Jersey punk band Crazy and the Brains also contributes to 'President 2'.

Unique to American Anymen is the band’s strong politics and ethical importance. While previous releases explore such issues as the downside of globalization, social injustice, police brutality, corruption and inequity, The new American Anymen release is their response to what has become known as Trump's America.

"Flag Burner is a reaction to the facist in the White House," says American Anymen's Brett Sullivan. "It was written with the idea that messages being subtly delivered in poetic lyrics was simply not enough in a Trump America. So the songs are blunt and literal. We have to speak our against these people, and the culture and rhetoric they promote. Locker room talk should not be their norm." 'Flag Burner' will be released on September 15, but is already available to stream from American Anymen's Bandcamp at https://americananymen.bandcamp.com/album/flag-burner

AMERICAN ANYMEN & COURTNEY FARREN MINI-TOUR

Sept. 3 New York - Sidewalk Cafe with Courtney FarrenSept. 6 Paris - Le Pop In with Courtney Farren, Puppets of Digression, DJ set by T i n

Sept. 7 Dublin, Ireland - Darkey Kelly's, Christchurch with Courtney FarrenSept. 9 Dublin, Ireland - The International Bar with Courtney FarrenSept. 11 Le Pre-Saint-Gervais, France - Le Galerie Stardust with Courtney Farren and Lise

Sept. 12 Paris, France - Le Motel with Courtney Farren

Oct. 4 New York - Courtney Farren CD Release Party. Secret Project Robot with Courtney Farren, Mischef Night, Crazy & The Brains

Oct. 22 New York - Courtney Farren Zine Party - Sunnyvale. 1031 Grand St. (Sunday Matinee Show, $8) with Courtney Farren, Linda Draper, Reonda