Chicago, IL’s Varsity have announced their upcoming full-length, Fine Forever, due out May 29th from Run For Cover Records. Fine Forever finds the band taking their vibrant indie pop sound into bold new directions, as evidenced by the album’s strutting lead single “Runaway.” Led by an infectious bass line and the warm vocals of singer/keyboardist Stef Smith, “Runaway” pushes Varsity into a dance-ready territory without losing the band’s organic, guitar-driven appeal. It’s the perfect introduction to the adventurous spirit of Fine Forever that’s sure to please fans of all things catchy.
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Made up of Smith, guitarists Dylan Weschler and Patrick Stanton, bassist Paul Stolz, and drummer Jake Stolz, Varsity teamed with producer Ben Lumsdaine (Kevin Krauter, EZTV, Amy O) to make Fine Forever, setting out to leave their musical comfort zones behind. From melody-laden pop gems, to bombastic throwback dance songs, to sprawling instrumental explorations, the album effortlessly spans genres and sounds while maintaining an impressive sense of cohesion and accessibility. Throughout the album Smith observational lyricism reads like a deeply human short story collection, digging into what it means to be a person in our ever-changing modern world. The result is a guitar pop record in the truest sense, with equal emphasis on both musicianship and hooks, and marking an exciting new chapter for Varsity.