RICHMOND, VA— Emo darlings Turnover on Tuesday chose a small, damp parking lot behind a defunct Blockbuster to formally Turnover Unveil New Album, “Down on Earth.” The much-anticipated independent release was revealed when drummer Casey Getz gingerly lifted a slightly mildewed blue tarp from a solitary cardboard box. Two singles, “Lint Trap” and “Forgotten Grocery List,” were then played for the assembled crowd of three pigeons and a man attempting to parallel park.
The Great Unveiling Ceremony
The band, now operating entirely independently, eschewed traditional press conferences. Instead, they opted for an intimate, deeply personal “reveal.” Guitarist Eric Soucy confirmed the decision came after “extensive market research” involving a Ouija board and a very old Magic 8-Ball. “It just felt right,” Soucy said, adjusting his ill-fitting ‘Chief Independent Artist Officer’ nametag. “No middlemen. Just us, the fans, and this particularly tenacious patch of crabgrass.” The independent release model allows the band full creative control and the ability to personally hand-deliver each digital download. For more on indie music distribution, see Bandcamp.
Following the unveiling, frontman Austin Getz reportedly spent an hour attempting to explain the nuances of “Lint Trap” to a delivery driver. The driver, identified only as “Gary,” expressed mild confusion before asking if the band had change for a twenty. The second single, “Forgotten Grocery List,” clocks in at a brisk 0:47. It features Austin Getz reciting items such as “milk, eggs, that fancy cheese,” interspersed with what sounds like a sigh.
A Truly ‘Down on Earth’ Experience
Industry analyst Dr. Eleanor Vance, who holds the title ‘Adjunct Professor of Post-Modern Album Reveal Logistics’ at the University of Phoenix Online, praised the move. “This is a bold statement,” Dr. Vance declared, via a pre-recorded message sent to no one in particular. “They’re forcing fans to connect on a visceral, almost archaeological level. You have to literally dig for this album.” She then reportedly disconnected before anyone could ask clarifying questions about the tarp. The move to Turnover Unveil New Album in such a manner reflects a growing trend in direct artist-to-fan interaction, bypassing corporate structures. Read more about the rise of independent artists here.
Bassist Danny Seim confirmed the album’s title, “Down on Earth,” was chosen for its stark realism. “It’s about being grounded,” Seim explained, gesturing vaguely at the cracked pavement. “About the mundane. About finding beauty in the everyday struggle of keeping a tarp from blowing away.” He added that physical copies of the album, if they ever materialized, would likely be pressed on reclaimed vinyl from old bowling alley lanes.
At press time, the band members were seen attempting to re-cover the box with the tarp, only to discover a flock of geese had nested inside.
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