Georgia-based math rockers Art Contest have laid down a fresh coat of paint and a sharp sense of urgency on Fit Pitcher — the band’s first new record in nearly three years.
After their 2017 sophomore LP Two Songs gained attention from Stereogum, GoldFlakePaint and BalconyTV, founding member Garrett Burke departed to become the drummer of rising intrastate outfit Mothers — leaving Art Contest frontman Cole Monroe at a crossroads.
Rather than staying put, he decided to graduate from the college scene of Athens and head for the brighter lights of Atlanta. Monroe continued making changes by growing the lineup that was once a duo into a full-fledged four-piece for the band’s third album Fit Pitcher — an explosive avant pop storm with a psychedelic surge à la Devo, Miike Snow, and Yellow Magic Orchestra.
Kicking off a new era for Art Contest, Fit Pitcher officially arrives on November 6th via Sludge Country. Check out the album artwork below, and stay tuned for more info in the coming days ahead.
