It’s only been a moment since we first talked about the Seely Jurgens Band—the Ingrates/Dust Star’s Justin Jurgens team-up with Sheer Mag’s Kyle Seely in a collaboration we didn’t see coming but desperately needed. If there was any doubt about the ambition behind this project, their follow-up single shatters it. While their debut dropped quietly with zero fanfare, the new release feels like the band is going pro for real. There’s even a video and a backstory with a touch of The Great Gatsby flair (check out the video below and the full backstory on Bandcamp).

Musically, the two new tracks are siblings to the first single. Seely and Jurgens play off each other like wolf and sheep, delivering an explosive yet sweet combination. There’s a sharp edge to their sound, powered by killer guitar riffs and groovy bass lines. Island has the classic rock feel of a timeless anthem, while Do You Think We Will Be Alright channels early ’70s power pop with ear-pleasing vocals and an authenticity reminiscent of The Lemon Twigs.

It’s rare that a band states explicitly that we can expect more and at a fast clip, but Seely and Jurgens are doing exactly that. And, true story, by the time you’re reading this, they’re in the studio recording the next batch of tunes. SIKED!

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