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New York City-based band Daisy the Great today announce the deluxe version of their album The Rubber Teeth Talk With Friends, due out July 17. The original tracklist sees new, reimagined versions by Frankie Cosmos, Harmony Tividad (Girlpool), Ray Bull, Alexis Krauss (Sleigh Bells), Babehoven and more.
Lead single “Dog” (Frankie Cosmos Version) offers an introspective new take on Daisy the Great’s ode to summertime dissociation, with Greta Kline joining Mina Walker and Kelley Dugan in lockstep harmony.
Speaking on their version, Frankie Cosmos shares: “We spent four days together re-arranging and recording ‘Dog’ from scratch, with my friend Nate Mendelsohn engineering and mixing. It was so fun to hang out with Kelley and Mina and sing and play together, and get to know each other. It felt like we were on tour together, and by the last day I didn't want it to end! They were super game to try new things and have the song turn out different from the original. I was psyched that they were willing to entirely switch their vocal parts; I loved hearing them basically flip registers to bring the song a new vibe. I also was thrilled that we got to include a bit of their famed vocal hocketing on the bridge - what an absolute treasure to watch them work it out in real life, brilliantly re-writing the section to be better suited to a hocket, and performing it with incredible ease.”
“‘Dog’ is a song about walking around New York City on a bad day feeling completely stuck in your head and finding solace in funny little uncanny physical representations of your misery,” share Daisy the Great. “We reached out to Greta (Frankie Cosmos) to do a version of this song because she’s also from New York City (like Kelley) and her music plays with similar themes. We knew immediately it would be the perfect pairing. This version really feels full of the joy that went into making it.”
Listen to “Dog” (Frankie Cosmos Version) on All Platforms Here
Calling on a mash-up of friends and longtime artistic heroes, Daisy the Great’s The Rubber Teeth Talk With Friends presents creative reworkings of each song on their 2025 record. Occupying the sweet spot between cover and remix, the tracklist retains Mina Walker and Kelley Dugan's distinctive vocals while handing over the musical direction to a cast of collaborators.
“We gave each contributing artist the reins,” share the duo. “It’s been fun to let go of the songs and allow others to make their own interpretations. To highlight a different side of the meaning of each song.”
Take the downcast yet driving “Lemon Seeds,” which chronicles the dissolution of a friendship, transformed by Brooklyn duo Ray Bull into a piano-grounded indie-pop anthem. Harmony Tividad, one half of the indie band Girlpool, leans further into the dreamy textures of “Dream Song,” now a lullaby of gently plucked guitars and three-part harmonies. Grunge-adjacent track “Ballerina” finds new life in Sipper's pulsing electronic textures, and features vocals from Sleigh Bells’ Alexis Krauss.
An inimitable record of edgy guitars, with spiraling synths and the duo’s uncanny melodies front and center, The Rubber Teeth Talk further cemented Daisy the Great as curious songwriters who can craft earworms from the smallest and largest moments of everyday life. Beyond the album, the band also recently shared single “Can I Have A Moment,” a cover of "Tom's Diner" and an original track, "Blood Dye 40," showcasing their signature "hocket" vocal technique – a style that has racked up over 210 million views across social media and become a staple of their live show. The band is currently on tour across North America, including headlining dates and a run supporting Tash Sultana.
Tour Dates - Tickets
6/10: Fairpoint, NY @ Perinton Center Park Amphitheater*
6/12: Indianapolis, IN @ Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park*
6/13: Whitefish Bay, WI @ The Argo
6/15: Minneapolis, MN @ 7th St. Entry
6/17: Newport, KY @ The Southgate House Revival
6/19: Grand Rapids, MI @ Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park*
6/20: Chicago, IL @ The Salt Shed*
6/22: Lakewood, OH @ Mahall’s*
*with Tash Sultana
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