Bad Bad Hats
With Shortly, Seasaw.
High Noon Saloon 701A E. Washington Ave., Madison, Wisconsin 53703
The sugar-sweet melodies and self-aware songwriting from lead vocalist/guitarist Kerry Alexander launched this Minneapolis trio to indie-pop stardom with the group’s 2015 debut LP, Psychic Reader. Now, they’re gearing up to release their much-anticipated sophomore album, Lightning Round, on Aug. 3. See them here with Madison’s own indie-pop darlings Seasaw and Detroit’s Shortly.
$12 ($10 adv.; ages 18+).
press release:
"Midway" by Bad Bad Hats
"... programmed to fire all neural pathways associated with carefree indie rock fun. But beware: These lyrics will bite." NPR
"Vocalist/guitarist Kerry Alexander's pure voice might be called "sweet" or "childlike," but her innocence is belied by her apt songwriting, which translates her experiences into poignant, universal stories." - Pitchfork