Here it is, ID015: Sallow Friend - devil worship pts 1 and 2. It cannot be understated just how much good music lurks beneath the surface of Connecticut’s DIY scene. It all started when we played Hamden’s “The Shop” (RIP) on tour last summer. It was a fucked up day of travel and we entered this relatively unassuming DIY studio off the main road running on the fumes of a few soggy uncrustables and warm yerba mate. When New Haven sweethearts, Wally, took the stage it was like a factory reset, and my heart was immediately filled with joy and energy seeing this completely unfamiliar scene of musicians enter their element. It was cemented when heavy hitters, Snowpiler, took the stage. Just another unbelievable band you must see live if you get the chance. After the dust had settled I wandered around the studio dazed and muttering, “I had no idea the bands here were so good” to anyone that would listen. One line kept coming up in conversation with the locals: “you gotta check out Sallow Friend, they’re sick”. Ok fine, I’ll do that.
Sallow Friend is more than sick. They are the kind of playful genius that leaves you stunned, giggling and confused how they could have possibly written that. It’s very catchy guitar rock that twists and turns through each measure, and at times almost feels like an inside joke of such complexity that you’ll never truly understand. When you take a step back and see the whole picture though, it truly is just excellent, original music crafted by the hands of curious and smart creatives that aren’t afraid to show people just how much they love to write songs. What’s really special about this release is that it includes both Sallow Friend’s first and second EP, which offers the listener a rare chance to understand where they started, and where they’re heading.
We finally got to play with these cats last weekend and they are more incredible live, and even sillier. It’s good music for mind expansion, and demonstrates just how much you can do with a conventional rock setup and minimal effects. Certainly will be inspiring the next Main Era record, that’s for sure. Tapes are available on our bandcamp or directly through the artist now!
Love, ID
greetings!
we present to you: devil worship the complete collection!
two EPs in one..what more could you ask for?
thank you tremendously to @interluxedistribution for putting these beautiful tapes together. still cannot believe how beautiful they look.
and one more big thank you to @ephem.mmera for designing the beautiful album artwork / @watercopyy for taking the insert foto. that was a fun show in philly. hmmm…we should go back to philly again…hmmm…maybe we’ll do it again…soon??? 🤫 hmm…yea…!!!!
and yes we will mail them to you! $10 plus shipping! the lady at the post office is my best friend.
we have very few shows coming up in the coming months as we toil away on LP2…
see you all soon
sf
good evening ! we have one gig comin up on the 14th w the splendid folks in @judgetaurus@tosserdc & @manarampband at the inimitable @bestvideohamden ! doors @ 7pm ! after this we lay low for the remainder of the yr for some relaxation, writing, & recording. still patiently waiting to hear back regarding our grand submission to the montreux jazz fest. wish us more luck. 🍀
love,
sallowfriendreggiereggiereggie
New Haven math rockers @sallowfr13nd shred @buvez_athens this Sunday with special guests @racecar.44 and @chairsmusic ! The trio’s new EP, ‘devil worship, Pt. 2’, is out now on all digital platforms.
$10 cover, music at 8 p.m. Don’t be late!
the second installment of “devil worship” is out now. it might be on streaming services but honestly not 4 long bandcamp is better bc u know why.
thank you to @fakejucci for engineering & mixing thank u to @wallymusicusa for the mellifluous vocals @enorrous for the master & @ephem.mmera for the beautiful album art
we love u all. we are going to be on tour this wk. yay
-sf
8/14
Don't miss this amazing punk/garage rock show at Local 506. We have Sallow Friend with Buck Swope and 03popmachine. Doors 7 show 8. $10 ADV $12 DOS. Come show your support cheers!
TONAL TURPENTINE FOR THE TOOTHBRUSH
On Tuesday, August 12th, we have another dynamic dish of dandies ready to rock your socks through the @the.silver.age.hq floorboards. We have the spooky lights love punk drivers @sallowfr13nd swinging in from my beloved homeland of Connecticutia, and they're being bolstered by the sugary-salty swerve-shredders @artax.phl , the leg-tremor pulse-punks @carpetfloorphil , and seismic grime thunder summoners @shbtvg.band ! This is bound to bang, so set your sights on attending this atrociously awesome outpouring!
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Tuesday, August 12th, 2025
Silver Age HQ
$10 NOTAFLOF
Doors 7, Music 7:30
Front porch steps in, easier show area access 'round back
Respect the space and its patrons or get turned into nuclear pasta
Super hot flier by @sallowfr13nd !
yayyyy we are touring yayyyy
coming to a city near u if u live near these cities!!!!!
we are very very excited these shows will all be very special
we will be playing many new songs
first few flyers attached more details soon ;0
c u soon
peace n love
sf
slide 4 flyer by @ephem.mmera slide 6 flyer by @staranisenc
hello ppl we have a new single out on bandcamp titled CLEO PATRICK LEO RISING. it is part of something a tiny bit bigger..:: #@ a huge thank u to @fakejucci for the engineering & the mix, @enorrous for the master .. AND @wallymusicusa for providing some singing & synthies ☺️☺️☺️ cover by @ephem.mmera
we love you all. free palestine & all oppressed people .
c u out there very soon
sf
