It’s hot and humid in the midwest and especially in Ohio this summer. For some reason there are certain bands and music that lend themselves better to the summer heat, and I think Cloud Nothings is one of those groups.

Not unlike lo-fi acts Harlem or Sleigh Bells before them, Cloud Nothing bring the fuzz in all the right ways and have more of the melody you hear with Harlem than the noise you hear with other contemporaries like Sleigh Bells. Cloud Nothings hail from Cleveland, Ohio and even though we are skeptical that much good comes out of Cleveland, these dudes continue to be a bright light in an otherwise murky city. (wink)

The good people at Old Flame Records are getting ready to put out the latest Cloud Nothing release this summer, a 7″ on limited blue vinyl. The 7″ will be available next week, just in time for some tour dates with Wavves, who we have heard are now being backed up by Jay Reatard’s former band.

Upcoming Cloud Nothings shows

June 20 IL MOTORE Montreal, Quebec
June 21 METRONOME Burlington, VT
June 22 GREAT SCOTT Boston, MA
June 24 KNITTING FACTORY Brooklyn, NY
June 25 ROCK AND ROLL HOTEL Washington DC
June 26 THE BARBARY Philadelphia, PA

Stream a new song from the 7″ below and buy the vinyl next week!

Cloud Nothings-Even If It Worked Out by Old Flame Records

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