What’s steady rocking, modestly melodious, and perfectly representative of an Oakland indie rock record? It must be the latest release on Dandy Boy Records! After years of singles and EPs, Adam Widener and Bobby Martinez of the 1981 just dropped their debut full-length Move On. A concept album about the unraveling of a couple’s relationship, the music itself slots easily into the peg hole of East Bay power pop with the help of musicians from fellow Bay Area groups Neutrals, Chime School, and Yea-Ming and the Rumours. No revolutions here, just slack, marching snare and fuzzed out heartache.
Celebrate the record release with the 1981 at the Golden Bull in Oakland tonight with support from Neutrals, Yea-Ming and the Rumours, and Reno Casinos.
