In 2008, the McLovins out of Hartford, Connecticut, enjoyed breakout success after their impressive cover of Phish’s “You Enjoy Myself” went viral—at the time, the band’s members were between 14 and 16 years old. In the decade since, the band has inevitably grown, both as individuals and as an ever-popular jam band. The members of McLovins are now in their mid-20’s and have all graduated college, affording them the time to focus fully on McLovins and continue to strengthen their improvisational and songwriting skills. As such, the band’s sound has matured as well, with the group diverging somewhat from their humble jam beginnings and developing toward a more solidly rock ‘n’ roll vibe.
McLovins Share New Single “Anxious”, Will Headline Brooklyn’s Knitting Factory
In recent months, McLovins have been releasing a number of tracks as a lead up to the group’s new EP due out in January 2018. On the heels of “Great Escape” and “Anxious”, today, the band has released “One More”—a tune that truly underlines the immense growth of the project since their initial success that marked them as a stand-out jam band on the scene. “One More” is a sentimental reflection on late nights and loneliness, with the band offering up a relatable single that pulls on the heartstrings and evokes alternative rock from the 90’s.
McLovins Debut New ‘Basement Takes’ Video Of Original Track, “All Is All”
As drummer and frontman Jake Huffman said about writing the lyrics to the tune, “While I was living in the East Village, I became intertwined with the late night bar scene. I found comfort in having these haunts, not only to keep my sleeping schedule while in-between tours but to surround myself with a similar ilk of people who would also spend many of their nights in barrooms. As a writer, the creative part of my brain never truly shut off, and writing notes and lyrics on bar napkins—as cliche as it sounds—became a common occurrence. I was locked into so many bars, drink in hand, watching the bartenders count their drawer, receiving soft advice between drags of cigarettes. ‘One More’ was an inevitable song. It’s the sleep late, after-hours anthem.”
Tom Marshall Welcomes McLovins’ Jake Huffman On Latest Under The Scales
You can listen to the latest from McLovins, their new song, “One More” below. For East Coast friends, you can catch the band live in action this Friday, November 24th, for the group’s tour-closing headlining show at Brooklyn’s Knitting Factory with Bronx psych-funk act The Lvnguage. Tickets are currently on-sale and can be purchased here. For event updates and additional information, join the Facebook Event page. You can also catch McLovins on the road this January, when the group will be supporting Flobots on a six-date Midwest tour for the first leg of their 2018 winter tour (dates below).
Upcoming 2018 McLovins Tour Dates
January 23 – Rex Theater, Pittsburgh, PA
January 24 – Skully’s Music Diner, Columbus, OH
January 25 – Headliner’s Louisville, KY
January 26 – Grey Eagle, Asheville, NC
January 27 – Southgate House, Newpot, KY
January 28 – Riot Room, Kansas City, KS
(all dates supporting Flobots)