NEW ALBUM HOT SASS OUT NOW EXTENSIVE FALL HEADLINE TOUR CONFIRMED
September 22, 2021—The official music video for “Motorcycle” from acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Liz Cooper is debuting today. Directed by Jacq Justice, the video was filmed at various locations across New York City
Of the video, Cooper shares, “This video was made in a spur of the moment creative frenzy in my Brooklyn apartment and across Manhattan. Shot and directed by Jacq Justice, we painted my body to match a doll who represents my alter ego and painted the town red.”
“Motorcycle” is from Cooper’s critically acclaimed new album, Hot Sass, which was released earlier this month via Thirty Tigers—stream/purchase HERE. Produced by Benny Yurco (Michael Nau, Grace Potter & the Nocturnals), mixed by Dan Molad (Lucius, Emily King) and recorded live at Little Jamaica Recordings in Burlington, VT, Hot Sassmarks multiple departures for Cooper—from her nine-year home of Nashville, from her band addendum of the Stampede, and from the genre-based expectations she’s accumulated throughout her career. With these twelve new songs, Cooper comes into her own—both musically and as a person—embracing a newfound sense of independence, honesty, maturity and creativity.
Critical praise for Hot Sass…
“Cooper captures the fleeting moments from her late 20s with equal parts humor and critique…the unguarded approach here underpins the authenticity that defines this
album.”—American Songwriter
album.”—American Songwriter
“Title track ‘Hot Sass’ is a fuzzed-out explosion of punkish angst, while ‘Je T’Aime’ is a melodically rich dose of psychedelic pop that owes a little bit of its musical DNA to ‘Taxman’ (which is to say, it rocks).”—Nashville Scene
“Hot Sass is an album that lives up to its name through pure attitude and originality…this record is both humble and groundbreaking to put Liz Cooper in the much-deserved
spotlight.”—Guitar Girl Magazine
spotlight.”—Guitar Girl Magazine
“Hot Sass is both a moment in Cooper’s personal evolution and the band’s musical
one”—Forbes
one”—Forbes
“breezy, slightly twangy indie rock”—Brooklyn Vegan
“showcases a vocal sneer from Cooper reminiscent of Janis Joplin…with its sudden explosion into a breakneck rockabilly banger midway through, the title track feels like the late-night soundtrack to an unpredictable road trip”—San Francisco Chronicle
“a lively new set of songs”—XPN’s The Key
“an intriguing, fascinating and at times spellbinding listen…If you enjoy artists that offer something different and demand a little more from a listener such as St Vincent, Grimes, Ariel Pink and Perfume Genius, you’ll love Liz Cooper.”—Maximum Volume Music
“A hypnotic and ear-catching record”—ColoRising
“Hot Sass is an introspective release that boasts Liz Cooper’s ability to experiment yet master her sound.”—Clunk Magazine
In celebration of the new music, Cooper will embark on an extensive headline tour this fall with upcoming stops at Boston’s Brighton Music Hall, Philadelphia’s MilkBoy, Brooklyn’s Music Hall of Williamsburg, Los Angeles’ Lodge Room, Austin’s Empire Control, Denver’s Bluebird Theatre and Chicago’s Lincoln Hall among several others. Cooper will also perform select shows this month supporting Billy Idol. See below for complete itinerary. Tickets are on-sale now, full details can be found at www.lizcoopermusic.com/tour
Reflecting on the album, Cooper shares, “It’s me learning about what kind of woman I am and it’s not pretty all the time…I’m still processing these songs. Still reflecting. And I think that’s the thing—Hot Sass is just a stamp in time of what was happening in my life. I just want to continue making art that displays myself, the moments, and the people around me.”
In addition to Cooper and Yurco, Hot Sass also features Cooper’s longtime bandmates and collaborators Joe Bisirri (bass), Ryan Usher (drums, percussion) and Michael Libramento (guitar, synthesizer).
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photo credit: Cara Merendino
The new record follows Cooper’s 2018 full-length debut album, Window Flowers, which was released to widespread critical acclaim. Of the album, NPR Music praised, “a gorgeously arranged and performed bouquet of psychedelia-tinged folk-rock,” while Rolling Stone hailed, “Cooper pushes her strand of folk rock deep into psychedelic territory by merging her idiosyncratic vocal style with swirling, droning guitar effects and lacerating solos that feel dusted with otherworldly magic,” and Paste declared, “If we’re lucky, we are going to hear a lot more artists in the future like Liz Cooper.” Originally from Baltimore and now based in Brooklyn, Cooper has continued to tour consistently since her debut, performing alongside artists such as Dr. Dog, Shakey Graves, Bermuda Triangle, Lord Huron and Phosphorescent as well as special festival performances at Austin City Limits, Newport Folk Festival, BottleRock Music Festival, Lockn’ and more.
LIZ COOPER CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
September 22—Port Chester, NY—The Capitol Theatre^
September 24—Roanoke, VA—Elmwood Park Amphitheater^
September 26—Portland, ME—Maine Craft Distilling
September 30—Burlington, VT—Higher Ground*
October 1—Albany, NY—Lark Hall*
October 2—Boston, MA—Brighton Music Hall*
October 3—Philadelphia, PA—MilkBoy*
October 4—Washington, DC—The Black Cat*
October 6—Columbus, OH—Ace of Cups*
October 7—Pittsburgh, PA—Thunderbird*
October 8—Syracuse, NY—Westcott Theater*
October 9—Brooklyn, NY—Music Hall of Williamsburg*
October 23—Towson, MD—The Recher Theatre+
October 24—Richmond, VA—The Broadberry+
October 26—Carrboro, NC—Cat’s Cradle Back Room+
October 27—Charlotte, NC—Visulite Theatre+
October 29—Asheville, NC—The Grey Eagle+
October 30—Savannah, GA—District Live+
October 31—Atlanta, GA—Terminal West+
November 2—Fort Worth, TX—Tulips+
November 3—Austin, TX—Empire Control Room & Garage+
November 5—Phoenix, AZ—Valley Bar+
November 6—San Diego, CA—Casbah+
November 8—Los Angeles, CA—Lodge Room+
November 9—San Francisco, CA—The Independent+
November 11—Eugene, OR—Sessions Music Hall+
November 12—Portland, OR—Mississippi Studios+
November 13—Spokane, WA—Lucky You Lounge+
November 14—Seattle, WA—Freakout Festival
November 16—Salt Lake City, UT—Urban Lounge+
November 17—Denver, CO—Bluebird Theatre+
November 19—Davenport, IA—The Raccoon Motel+
November 20—Minneapolis, MN—7th Street Entry+
November 21—Chicago, IL—Lincoln Hall+
December 4—Key West, FL—Coast Is Clear Festival
^supporting Billy Idol
*with special guest New Madrid
+with special guest Pearl Charles
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