Nuclear Bubble Wrap

It’s done.

The new album, “Exploding Head Syndrome” is set to be released very soon… most likely late September/early October. But you can pre-order the CD right now!!! Pre-orders will also receive a bonus disc of other random NBW related things. CDs will be shipped as soon as they’re back from the presses.

Exploding Head Syndrome PRE-ORDER - $10.00 (+$2 shipping)

Includes: Burning Ambitions, Inyourendo, Food Belongs In Me, Raichu a Song, Captain Abduction, Birdfucker, I Never Go to Work, Sharktopus, Avada Kedavra, Know Your Power Chords, Lesbian, Holes in the Fort, Words Like Arsenic (Thyne Eyes Befell the Celestial Carnival), Draining the Lizard on a Dead Gay Wizard, In Space No One Can Hear You Scream

Enhanced CD features: Bonus tracks, instrumental mixes, commentary by the band

Well it finally happened. Some brave soul just purchased the very last copy of “Something Stupid This Way Comes.” I hope they know they’re in for.

That CD was made in 2005 when we first formed the band. We didn’t know what we were doing and had very little knowledge of musicianship. Songs were recorded without a click track. The guitar playing is atrocious. The songwriting is just plain bad. Nevertheless, it happened. I suppose it had to happen because otherwise, we never would have learned how to actually create music.

Only about 40 copies of that CD actually exist. And the very last one got sold. It’s gone. Forever! We got rid of it. Success!

The next Nuclear Bubble Wrap release is called “Exploding Head Syndrome.” Every song on the album has been written. All but two are completely finished. In the next recording session, those two will be finished and hopefully the album will see a late September/early October release.

Making this album has been a thrilling experience. We’ve evolved tremendously over the years. I know in the beginning, we sucked. But we kept trying. I’m really happy with the direction we’ve been going in lately and couldn’t be anymore excited for this album.

See, it’s almost sad to think about this, but one thing I’ve always dreamed of is making a record that I’m not embarrassed to play for somebody else from start to finish. In NBW, I’ve never done that. A lot of it is my fault, really. I used to rush albums like mad. I would write songs that I knew weren’t up to par, just for the sake of padding the album length. Even the debut studio EP, You Are What You Eat contains songs I’m not exactly proud of.

But over the past year I’ve gotten much more confident in my songwriting ability and our musicianship. I’m not just trying to make zany off the wall comedy songs. I want to write songs that actually resonate with people… genuinely heartfelt and well written songs, musically and lyrically. And I think I’m finally getting somewhere. I’m really proud of every song on this record.

And so, Exploding Head Syndrome will exist soon. I need to thank my bandmates, Kyle, Brendan and Eric for sticking through this ride and helping to create this album. It’s definitely the best thing we’ve made up to this point and you guys have displayed an amazing amount of creativity and musicianship. Also need to thank Steve Goodie, our producer/engineer without whom the album couldn’t sound as amazing as it does. And finally, thanks to my friend Brandon for being there to criticize my music and not being afraid to whip me into shape when something wasn’t good enough.

The tracklist:
1. Burning Ambitions
2. Inyourendo
3. Food Belongs in Me
4. Raichu A Song
5. Captain Abduction
6. Birdfucker
7. I Never Go to Work
8. Sharktopus
9. Avada Kedavra
10. Know Your Power Chords
11. Lesbian
12. Holes in the Fort
13. Words Like Arsenic (Thyne Eyes Befell the Celestial Carnival)
14. Draining the Lizard on a Dead Gay Wizard
15. In Space No One Can Hear You Scream

-Jace

Some interesting things in this Ask NBW update. Incase you ever wanted sheet music to ScientLOLojyuuichi or the instrumental of Raichu A Song.

Opuk asks: Do you have a karaoke/instrumental version of the song “Raichu a Song”? And also lyrics if possible. I want to sing this for my last talent show at school.

Yeah! Actually, the new album is going to be an enhanced CD, and part of the bonus content will be instrumentals of every song on the album! But, since you need it for a talent show now, sure… we’ll hand over the instrumental. Download it here. Thanks, and good luck!

Some pianist asks: can u please give me some piano sheet music for scientLOLojyuuichi? i would really fuckin appreciate that.

Here ya go.

Jace gets interviewed on the FuMP Podcast, babbling on and on about the new song, “Food Belongs in Me”

To hear the episode directly, click here!

Hopefully this will become a regular thing every time we release a new song on The FuMP!

Whew! It’s been a while since a new song has come out, hasn’t it?

To let you all know that we aren’t dead, here’s a new song entitled “Food Belongs In Me.” It’s a parody of “You Belong With Me” by Taylor Swift, and features the awesome Johnna Day on vocals! (And check out her music too!)

Food Belongs In Me (feat. Johnna Day)

Credits:
Johnna Day: vocals
Kyle Thorne: guitars
Jace McLain: bass
Eric Zhu: drums
Steve Goodie: banjo, slide guitar

I can now confirm that we’re playing a show on August 7th at the New Daisy in Memphis. Tickets are $8. If you want one, send me a message on Facebook.

Well, guess what. In a single day, a music video for “Fan Fiction” was filmed. It’s not that good of a video, but nonetheless here it is.

The video was made for a My Chemical Romance Youtube cover contest. Enjoy!

Our ode to PokéPuns, “Raichu A Song” has gone live on The FuMP. You may download it there if you’re so inclined.

It’s also available on the music downloads page, of course.