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April 27, 2023


THE AQUADOLLS OVER-INDULGE IN OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR

“BURN BABY BURN” – WATCH


HEADLINE SPRING FLING TOUR NOW UNDERWAY –

SEE ALL DATES HERE


THIRD STUDIO ALBUM CHARMED SET TO ARRIVE

ON JUNE 2 – PRESAVE

“Their counter, the yin to the happy yang, is their ability to capture life’s angst with oft-caustic but never hopeless lyrics. And of course, they can ferociously hammer their instruments between more delicate moments.”

“[‘Burn Baby Burn’] makes us want to yell from the rooftops and grab all we want from the world.”


Today, LA’s resident femme-punk royalty The Aquadolls release the official video for their latest single “Burn Baby Burn.” Directed by longtime creative collaborator Jenna Houchin, the video is a seductive whirlwind of excess and indie sleaze. Leaning into the song’s meaning of relying on your girl gang when you need to be reminded of your worth, the video features the band in a sea of debaucherous fun alongside their friends – Watch.


Press photo by Jenna Houchin [Download]



Earlier this month, the band announced that their upcoming record Charmed will be released on June 2. So far, they have released singles “Beachy,” "Sneaky," and most recently, "Burn Baby Burn." Don’t let the relatable tales focused on love and relationships, heartbreak and longing for more fool you, The Aquadolls still are about having fun and showcasing humor in their lyrics. Charmed charts the growth in The Aquadolls’ sound, fusing elements of melodic ‘60s harmonies and ‘90s-driven crunchiness with a modern twist that ushered in a new era for them, and it serves as a strong representation of what they want to do.

 

Even as the current edition of The Aquadolls continues to evolve, their signature sound as a guitar-driven band remains the same. Armed with a continued desire to promote their message of self-love and positivity, Charmed is the perfect step forward. Combining a cohesive sound with this message, The Aquadolls are comfortable growing up with their audience — who view things through never-perfect, Vaseline-tinged view of the world. 



Charmed album artwork [Download]

 



In celebration of all their upcoming music, The Aquadolls are currently out on a headline North American Spring Fling tour, running from coast to coast from late April through early June. Some upcoming highlights include festival performances at Shaky Knees and Ohana, as well as an album release show on June 2 at the Moroccan Lounge in Los Angeles. All upcoming dates can be found here and below.


Tour admat by Jamal Crawford [Download]




UPCOMING TOUR DATES

April 28 - Lost Lake - Denver, CO

April 30 - Beer City Music Hall - Oklahoma City, OK

May 2 - Gasa Gasa - New Orleans, LA

May 4 - Hooch and Hive - Tampa, FL

May 5 - Will’s Pub - Orlando, FL

May 6 - Jack Rabbits - Jacksonville, FL

May 7 – Atlanta, GA – Shaky Knees Festival

May 8 - The End - Nashville, TN

May 10 - Ottobar - Baltimore, MD

May 11 - Sonia - Boston, MA

May 12 - Mercury Lounge - New York, NY

May 14 - The Drake - Toronto, ON

May 17 - Loving Touch - Detroit, MI

May 18 - House of Blues (Cambridge Room) - Cleveland, OH

May 19 - Subterranean - Chicago, IL

May 20 - 7th Street Entry - Minneapolis, MN

May 22 - Encore at Uptown Theatre - Kansas City, MO

May 23 - Off Broadway - St. Louis, MO

May 24 - The Vanguard - Tulsa, OK

May 26 - Club Dada - Dallas, TX

May 27 - White Oak Music Hall (Upstairs) - Houston, TX

May 28 - Mohawk - Austin, TX

May 30 - Lowbrow Palace - El Paso, TX

May 31 - Valley Bar - Phoenix, TX

June 1 - House of Blues (Voodoo Room) - San Diego CA

June 2 – The Moroccan Lounge - Los Angeles, CA (album release show)

June 3 - Bottom of the Hill - San Francisco, CA

June 4 - Cherry Festival - Beaumont, CA

October 1 - Ohana Festival - Dana Point, CA

 

All tour information here



ABOUT THE AQUADOLLS

When Melissa Brooks formed The Aquadolls 10 years ago, it served as an outlet for her to channel her angst. In high school, she was bullied by her peers, and music served as a therapeutic way to express herself in a positive way. Following the formation of the bedroom project, Brooks — who serves as the band’s primary singer, songwriter and guitarist — released the Free EP in 2012 and her debut album, Stoked on You in 2013. After cycling through musicians, Brooks joined forces with bassist Keilah Nina and drummer Jacqueline Proctor and things fell into place. The trio released their sophomore album, The Dream and Deception, in 2018.


Once their current lineup solidified around the release of The Dream and Deception, The Aquadolls made serious moves. They’ve performed with artists including Kate Nash, Pennywise and Jimmy Eat World, and have featured on major festival lineups like Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, Warped Tour and a pair of appearances at Eddie Vedder’s Ohana Festival. The Los Angeles-based band spent the summer of ’22 on the road with Incubus and Sublime with Rome.


Coming on June 2, The Aquadolls’ third album, Charmed (which is named after the popular ‘90s/‘00s TV show), is a natural progression for their discography. Don’t let the relatable tales focused on love and relationships, heartbreak and longing for more fool you, The Aquadolls still are about having fun and showcasing humor in their lyrics. Charmed charts the growth in The Aquadolls’ sound, fusing elements of melodic ‘60s harmonies and ‘90s-driven crunchiness with a modern twist that ushered in a new era for them, and it serves as a strong representation of what they want to do.


Even as the current edition of The Aquadolls continues to evolve, their signature sound as a guitar-driven band remains the same. Armed with a continued desire to promote their message of self-love and positivity, Charmed is the perfect step forward. Combining a cohesive sound with this message, The Aquadolls are comfortable growing up with their audience — who view things through never perfect, Vaseline-tinged view of the world.


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For more information on The Aquadolls, please visit:

Instagram / Twitter / Spotify / YouTube / Apple Music / Website

 

For all The Aquadolls press materials and inquiries, please contact:

Madi Florence / madi@bighassle.com