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 Clown Sounds: the full band

Posted by Loren on May 23, 2024

Clown Sounds: the full band
Clown Sounds - Par For The Curse

Todd Congelliere (Toys That Kill/FYP) fronted band Clown Sounds has announced a new LP to come out on July 12 via Recess Records. The latest record from the project is called Par For The Curse. In addition to Congelliere, who started Clown Sounds as a solo effort in 2010, is a full band that includes Jimmy Felix (Toys That Kill) on drums, Jacob Gaxiola (Killer Dreamer) on guitar, Isaac Thotz (The Arrivals) on bass, and Trevor Rounesville as "Jimmy’s extra drum buddy."

Par For The Curse is the third album from Clown Sounds, following Born Under A Bad Sigh, released in 2022.

Listen to "Tuck Belly Up" at Brooklyn Vegan.

Clown Sounds: the full band
Clown Sounds - Par For The Curse

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