Psychedelic blues and garage rock band The Dirty Pennies just released their first single in almost a year, “Bee Sting.” The nearly seven-minute track sees the group furthering their newer psychedelic sound, one that can be experienced live at one of their upcoming shows in Rochester and Rome, NY.
Initially formed as a gritty psych-influenced blues rock duo by Ryan Klem and Lucas Howe, The Dirty Pennies have evolved over the years, adding on Sean Doohan on bass and Doug Kelley on keys/synth to form the complete package they are today. Uniquely described by fans in many ways, like “a stoner rock project of The Beach Boys” or “early King Gizzard,” The Dirty Pennies have clearly succeeded in forming a unique sound that can’t be simply defined. As of recent, the band has leaned more heavily into their psychedelic influences, highlighted on their 2023 track, “Head Open,” and their newest single, “Bee Sting.”
“Bee Sting” sees The Dirty Pennies leaning more than ever into their psychedelic edge. Clocking in at about seven minutes, the track is a meandering journey—one that takes its time but doesn’t overstay its welcome. The song covers the feelings of living in the modern world and how things can sometimes seem fine, despite them often not being. After a lengthy intro, the track kicks into full swing when the lyrics “four, three, two, one, and it’s going back” boldly enter, leading into the two short but sweet verses of the song. Around the halfway mark, the track opens up to a groovy guitar solo before eventually picking up to an even more intense solo and cutting off with an abrupt finish.
Although The Dirty Pennies only have one album to date, which was released in 2017, their recent singles have teased the progressive sound that they could potentially use in an evolutionary follow-up. But regardless of whether they put out a full album or keep releasing singles, The Dirty Pennies is certainly a band to keep an eye on.
The Dirty Pennies have a few upcoming shows across the state, one show in Rome, NY, and the other two in Rochester. See below for their dates and locations, and visit here for tickets and more information.
Upcoming The Dirty Pennies Shows
Aug 30th – Rock that River – Rome, NY
Sept 6th – Radio Social w/ Continental Drifft – Rochester
Oct 21st – Bug Jar (opening for Meatbodies) – Rochester
Bee Sting by The Dirty Pennies
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