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media release: Brooklyn-based trio Gooseberry returned in April to announce their most ambitious project to date: their debut full-length LP All My Friends Are Cattle. Today, the group is sharing their fourth and final single ahead of the album release, "Baby Do You?". The track is upbeat and punky, inspired by early Green Day and sounding almost Arctic Monkeys-esque. Gooseberry front man Asa Daniels calls "Baby Do You?", “a fun, silly punk tune about getting high and watching HBO. The world gets increasingly crazier each year, or so it seems. More and more it feels like we’re careening off the rails without much ability to change things. So why not get high and wonder if ET is already here posting celeb crushes on Tumblr?”

"Baby Do You?" serves as the final single from the group's debut full-length LP, joining "Kikiyon", "Dying To Meet You" and "Cherry Blossoms" as representatives of what we can expect in September. Each song is unique, highlighting the incredible lyrical range and blend of sounds that is uniquely Gooseberry. From punchy punk rock to Beatles-y singer/songwriter tunes, Gooseberry is proving they can do it all, and will constantly keep you guessing about what's next. With All My Friends Are Cattle, the band showcases their knack for infectious melodies and emotionally resonant storytelling, leading listeners in a sonic journey that is both familiar and refreshingly unpredictable. 

Gooseberry, formed in 2019, melds alternative rock, indie, and blues to craft their distinctive sound. Comprising Asa Daniels (guitar, vocals), Evin Rossington (drums), and Will Hammond (bass), the band has racked up hundreds of thousands of streams and has garnered praise from editorial stalwarts Under the Radar, Ones to Watch, and more. They've become integral to NYC's music scene, performing at venues like Baby’s All Right and the Knitting Factory, alongside notable acts such as BabyJake and Maybird. In August 2023, Gooseberry released their sophomore effort, Validate Me, a testament to their unique alternative rock sound that is entirely theirs. The record exemplifies their signature sound, with Daniels's dynamic songwriting, Rossington's powerful drumming, and Hammond's melodic bass lines. Following the release, they embarked on The Validation Tour, including a packed-out headline show at NYC's iconic Bowery Ballroom. With Validate Me now boasting over 500K streams on Spotify and growing monthly listenership, Gooseberry continues to surge in popularity. In April, Gooseberry announced their debut full-length album, All My Friends Are Cattle. They delivered the first taste of the LP in the form of gritty alt-rock single "Kikiyon". The album, was tracked over the course of three months, predominantly at Precision Sound Studios in New York City. Drums were recorded by Grammy-winner James ‘Jimmy T’ Meslin (Dream Theater, John Petrucci, Rush). Grammy-nominated engineer Colin Bryson (Zach Bryan, J Balvin, Willow Avalon) served as producer and recording engineer (reprising his role from the Validate Me EP). Grammy-winner Phil Joly (The Strokes, Lana Del Rey, Daft Punk) mixed the record, and Jennica Best (Colatura) mastered it. Honorary fourth member Dan Janis (Baked Goods) provided saxophone and flute for a handful of tunes. This debut full-length record represents Gooseberry's most ambitious project yet, showcasing the expansive distance they cover, from punch-you-in-the-mouth punk rock to lyrically-driven singer-songwriter to atmospheric prog rock. Though powered by heavy 90s alternative influences, this LP showcases what Gooseberry can be: an exciting amalgamation of many genres and sounds, taking the listener on a journey that never once leaves the ear tired and consistently keeps the mind guessing where they will head next. Armed with their best record yet and a cross-country tour coming this summer, 2024 looks to be a banner year for the NYC trio. "Baby Do You?" is out today on all DSPs. Their debut LP, All My Friends Are Cattle, is due out September 6, 2024.