Lifeguard sign to Matador and announce debut release Crowd Can Talk / Dressed in Trenches

Formed in 2019, the Chicago-based trio is comprised of Asher Case (bass, vocals), Isaac Lowenstein (drums, percussion), and Kai Slater (guitar, vocals).

"Crowd Can Talk" was originally released in 2022 by Chicago label Born Yesterday, while "Dressed in Trenches" features five brand new and unreleased songs from the band. The composite of these two releases marks Lifeguard's debut with Matador.

Both collections of songs were recorded in separate sessions, but at the same studio (Electrical Audio) and with the same engineer (Mike Lust) and within the space of 12 months.

“More than old records – before that, before anything – we’re influenced by live shows and people around us,” explains Slater. “The inspiration comes from playing shows with people and having that mind-blown moment of seeing some friend play at Schubas or Book Club,” adds Lowenstein. “It’s happening on these tiny little scales of seeing kids play live and [knowing] this is something new and interesting.”

In July, Lifeguard will join Chicago peers and Matador labelmates Horsegirl on a summer US tour.

Tracklist:

Crowd Can Talk
1. New Age (I’ve Got A)
2. I Know I Know
3. Fifty Seven
4. Typecast

Dressed in Trenches
1. 17-18 Lovesong
2. Alarm
3. Ten Canisters (OFB)
4. Shutter Shutter
5. Tell Me When