“Send Black Flowers” Release Party this Friday

There's more than one reason I frequently rant and rave about Denver locals The Omens, but the most important is very simple; they are incredibly good at what they do.

I'm not the only one who has taken these guys in either. 2008's “Make It Last” b/w “Won’t Be Ashamed” (45rpm Hipsville) got spins on legendary New York freeform station WFMU and was also picked up for distribution by the good folks at Bomp! records; home of the late great Greg Shaw.

2005's "Destroy The ESP" was a killer and I can't tell you how long I've been looking forward to a new Omens full-length. Suffice to say, I'm ecstatic the day has finally come. I’ve had the privilege of previewing their upcoming release “Send Black Flowers” and I can say in full confidence, The Omens do not disappoint. Get ready for another heavy dose of fuzzed out beat-punk, raved-up R&B workouts, and the occasional mild psych-freakout.


You can hear some cuts off their brand new release this Friday from 4-6pm on The Local Shakedown.

If you're still not convinced you can see them for yourself later that day at the Hi-Dive as they celebrate their CD/LP release party (that's right it's also being released on vinyl; with a limited number of color vinyl copies to boot!) You'll also find the psychedelic swirl of The Overcasters, and the Hawks of Paradise on the bill.

Ed (Under The Mattress Sun. 4-6pm)