The Rare Occasions Share Sophomore Album, 'Big Whoop' Out Everywhere Now

THE RARE OCCASIONS SHARE SOPHOMORE ALBUM BIG WHOOP OUT NOW EVERYWHERE

Photo courtesy of Kenneth Bauer LISTEN & SHARE: The Rare Occasions - Big Whoop Stream LISTEN & SHARE: The Rare Occasions - "Origami" SoundCloud/Spotify/Bandcamp LISTEN & WATCH: The Rare Occasions - "Call Me When You Get There"  Watch/Stream LISTEN & SHARE: The Rare Occasions - "Stay" Stream LISTEN & SHARE: The Rare Occasions - "Control" Soundcloud/Spotify/Bandcamp LISTEN & SHARE: The Rare Occasions - "Set It Right" Soundcloud/Spotify/Bandcamp LISTEN & SHARE: The Rare Occasions - "Alone" Soundcloud/Spotify/Bandcamp "Exhilarating garage rock...packed with infectious melodic hooks and catchy vocal harmonies, making it an instant earworm" - Ones To Watch "Like actual origami, the track is intricate, really showcasing the group’s talent and dedication...With their sound and lead singer Brian McLaughlin’s voice, it can easily remind anyone of The Strokes or early Arctic Monkeys." – EARMILK "The Rare Occasions have always had a knack for overdrive and dynamic juxtaposition. Recent years have seen the band grow into a sleek machine of tight, fierce sonics balanced by raw human thought and emotion. Their niche is one where broiling left-of-center rock meets intellectual stimulation and curiosity." – Atwood Magazine "'Stay' is one of the band’s most quietly expansive tracks yet, featuring an insistent electronic pulse and somber lyricism. However, the undeniable highlight is the track’s cinematic orchestral accompaniment, subtly building on the moody instrumentation until it bursts into dramatic life." – Under The Radar "A power pop anthem...The accompanying 90’s-style video is just as fun-loving as the tune, with colourful, fun-loving shots of the band performing along to the track." – Indie 88 "A song that will appeal to lovers of late 90s power-pop" - Northern Transmissions "Tongue-in-cheek" – Vanyaland "Vibrant" – AXS TV LA-based and New England-bred indie rock band The Rare Occasions share their much-anticipated sophomore album, Big Whoop. Big Whoop was defined by the intensely DIY nature of the recording process. Almost every aspect of the production was done by the band. The recording sessions were all done in McLaughlin's living room and spare bedroom, where he also mixed the songs. Luke Imbusch composed the orchestral arrangements, recruiting and then conducting a live string quartet for the recording. The band collectively shares production credits, with each member bringing their own unique contributions to the table. Mastering was done by Brian Lucey at Magic Garden. On the album, the band says, "So much of this album was born out of struggle which forced us out of our comfort zones and to think beyond our own barriers. After the departure of our guitarist, Peter, we knew we had more to give to the world. This process pushed us to broaden our approach to songwriting, arranging and production. We had released a couple of preliminary singles and then the pandemic hit which halted everything for months. This forced us to step back again, refine what we had created, and expand our new sound even further." Big Whoop is now out everywhere. Big Whoop - Tracklisting 01. Alone 02. Bolts 03. Control 04. Stay 05. Origami 06. Sparrow 07. Call Me When You Get There 08. The American Way 09. Do Not Do Drugs 10. Cynical 11. Set It Right 12. The Fold LINKS: Website - Facebook - Twitter - Soundcloud - Bandcamp - Instagram - YouTube