Four-piece indie-funk rock group Side Hustle unveils the first single off their forthcoming sophomore EP LIBERATION due out July 30th. The single is accompanied by a video as well. A documentary of the creation of LIBERATION will be shared leading up to the album release. The band band is scheduled for a supporting Florida run with Andrew Scotchie and the River Rats at the following venues:
July 29th – Tuffy’s Bottle Shop and Lounge – Sanford, FL
July 30th – Hooch and Hive – Tampa, FL
July 31st – 1904 Music Hall – Jacksonville, FL w/ @Wigeon
Watch the video and learn more about Side Hustle below:
iTunes: Destitute – Single
Amazon: Destitute – Single
About Side Hustle:
Side Hustle is a four-piece combination of various backgrounds from funk, electronic, blues and rock. Led by guitarist and lead vocals, Anton Laplume, the band has been compared to a combination of “early Lotus and George Benson Jazz” by Music Fest News.
Songwriter Laplume, a South Florida native, was a tour professional with The Rockin’ Jake Band before embleming Side Hustle in the Jacksonville area. Aaron Plotz (drums), is a Jacksonville native and has collaborated with heavy weights such as Tony Steve, Richard Kirkland, Charlotte Mabrey and Danny Gottleib. Sean Thomas (bass/vocals), a graduate of
Florida Southern College, performed in one of Jacksonville’s premier funk/jam bands Herd of Watts. And Billy Begley, founding member of Lucky Costello, a regional electro jam band, mixes his classical piano upbringing with modern jamtronica improvisational flair.
About LIBERATION:
The band calls LIBERATION a “statement about finding meaning and purpose in today’s world of endless distractions.” Says Laplume: “This album speaks to our audience who find themselves vigorously navigating the rugged terrains of a gig economy.” The band drew inspiration from a persona LIBERTY who is a modern take on the Statue of Liberty; a young woman in today’s environment that is surviving on will, self-reliance and perseverance. This persona informed the album art produced by Adam Cartsens. The album will encompass 7 songs and 45 minutes of play – each song extending longer than the typical radio time. “These songs are derived from our fans’ responses to our live performances and we wanted to provide that in this EP” says Laplume.
Photo credit: Dag Pics
