Zorch - Sign to Sargent House/New Album in Works

Zorch, Austin, TX's hyper-kinetic duo, premiered a new song, "We All Die Young", a release from their forthcoming full length. The track is available through SPIN Magazine with the full length album expected to be released this summer. Clearly the big change, however, is that Zorch has signed on with Sargent House for management and label. This, while a massive change, is not necessarily a massive surprise.


Zorch is composed of Zac Traeger (keyboards, omnichord, vocals) and Shmu (drums, omnichord, vocals), whom hail from Wisconsin and Canada respectively. The duo originally met around Boston and after moving to Austin in 2009, the foundation of what would become Zorch was laid. After years of building up a reputation within the city's DIY scene, Zorch will again play their annual multi-performance marathon during SXSW in Austin this March (listed below), marking a welcomed combination of both their roots and their future.


Take a listen and go ahead, get excited. Frankly, I always assumed Zorch was already on Sargent House so the move is a welcomed decision in my mind. But who knows? Maybe you disagree with me to which I simply say: you’re wrong. Indulge yourself to some experimental beauty while at work, in your classroom, or simply walking down freezing streets. It won’t be long till March comes along, the beginning of a long overdue spring and summer (time is relative, get over it). Till then.


Austin, TX - SXSW:


3/10/13 - Yeast by Sweet Beast @ Chain Drive
3/11/13 - Weird Destiny Freakout @ The Museum of Human Achievement
3/12/13 - All Tamara's Parties @ Cheer Up Charlies
3/12/13 - SXSW Showcase @ Metal & Lace w/Assacre
3/12/13 - Granada House Backyard Shredathon @ The Granada House (1184 Greenwood Ave) 3/13/13 - Slip n' Slide Party III @ Second House (2906 E. 2nd.) w/Delicate Steve
3/13/13 - SXSW Showcase @ TenOak w/Sorne
3/14/13 - House Party @ Hobbies' Odd (1118 Linden St)
3/14/13 - Escapes @ Club 1808
3/15/13 - The Vagabond Collective showcase @ Austin Kickboxing Academy
3/15/13 - Wuwufest @ Russian House w/Why?, T-Bird and the Breaks
3/15/13 - SXSWendy's @ Wendy's
3/16/13 - Hometapes/Spacebomb Friend Island @ The Museum of Human Achievement


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- Cliff