Get ‘Bad Math’ from New Ruins, see them live this Wednesday at Schubas

Posted by Frank

Photo: David J Cubberly

Champaign-Urbana rural rockers New Ruins will be in the Windy City this Wednesday night, October 20, opening for Sub Pop’s Avi Buffalo at Schubas. In anticipation of the show, we’ve got a free download of their track “Bad Math,” which is the A-side of their latest 7” single. Grab the rockin’ tune below.

MP3: New Ruins – “Bad Math”

In December, New Ruins will record their third album, the follow-up to 2009's We Make Our Own Bad Luck. The new album will be produced by Brian Deck (Red Red Meat, Ugly Casanova) at Hum singer/guitarist Matt Talbott’s Great Western Record Recorders studio downstate. As part of the sessions, the band plan to record a brand new version of “Bad Math" in addition to new material.

Wednesday night’s show starts at 9 p.m. and New Ruins play second, after Whisker Music. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased here.

Parasol Label Group Night at Schubas - 12/17

Tractor Kings (photo by David Cubberly)

Head to Schubas this Wednesday, December 17, to sample three bands on Urbana, IL-based label Parasol Records. The Tractor Kings, Beaujolais and New Ruins will make up a night of some of the latest and greatest Illinois-bred rock, from moody indie pop to alt-country.

18 and over, $7 at door. Click here for more info.

Tractor Kings

Formed in 1998, Tractor Kings are one of Champaign-Urbana's most notable bands. "Homesick," their newly released third record, showcases the band's ability to effectively blend spacey folk rock with alt-country Americana and psychedelia.

Listen to: "Never Comin' Back," "Ferris Wheels"

Beaujolais

Beaujolais is Joe Ziemba, formerly of Chicago bands The Like Young, Wolfie and Busytoby. On his recently released solo record, "Love at Thirty," Ziemba delivers a conceptual record fueled by the failed marriage with his former bandmate Amanda Lyons. Emotional and harrowing, but featuring a strong melodic sense throughout, the record is a satisfying and powerful listen.

Listen to: "May I Have the Honor," "Birthday Card"

New Ruins

Last year, Champaign-Urbana band New Ruins released their debut album, "The Sound They Make," self-dubbed "Smalltown Midwestern Gothic." While the album is not without pop hooks, the music brims with an overall gloomy, wintry feel that perfectly captures small town malaise.

Listen to: "Flowers," "Nameless"