26 Nov The Upsidedown Announces Re-Imagined ‘Trust Electricity’ Album on Vinyl + New Music Video

Portland’s own The Upsidedown are announcing the release of their famed Trust Electricity album on vinyl with the new music video for their single “Saint Theresa of The Roses” released November 20. Lyrically inspired by the book The Butcher Boy, a 1992 novel by Patrick McCabe, the song infuses hope and changes the negative story of the novel into one of a strange dream. Drummer from the group Bob Mild comments, “One of my favorite songs on the album is “Saint Theresa of the Roses”. Brett had a sample drum beat on an original scratch version that I really loved, and was challenging to perform. I love how it turned out.  The sonic ethereal sounds built around that beat, and the beautiful lyrics and melody make it one of the best songs I’ve ever been a part of creating.”

Video creator Kari Leigh Ames drew inspiration from the story of Saint Theresa for the visuals – her heavenly bridegroom and legacy of offering roses as a symbol of psychic wedlock to devout vigilists. A multimedia magician, community DJ, and founder of the Nashville’s Award Winning Best Festival Far Out Free Fest, Kari Leigh Ames uses art to ask “Are we waiting for beauty, a higher self — or perhaps ethereal approval of our deeds — to materialize?”

Pre-sale for The Upsidedown’s Trust Electricity album on vinyl is available for its upcoming release on December 4. The reimagined album is releasing in partnership with Divorce Money Records, a new label set to launch in December with The Upsidedown featured as their first band in their venture of re-releasing cult-favorite albums on vinyl. The remastered vinyl will include all of Trust Electricity’s fan-favorites like “Bumpersticker”, “Saint Theresa of The Roses”, and “Elizabeth.” The band says they’re excited for the year ahead as they support the release on vinyl and the alliance with the label. Fans of The Upsidedown can purchase their vinyl via pre-sale now and look out for news about Divorce Money Record’s growing roster.

About The Upsidedown:

Portland, Oregon’s The Upsidedown, called “dreamy and decadent in all the right places” by The Boston Globe have been signed to North Carolina’s Divorce Money Records. Named as a “band to watch” by Magnet Magazine, The Upsidedown has supported such legendary acts as The Jesus and Mary Chain, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, The Ravonettes, Psychedelic Furs, The Dears, and were lucky enough to play The Black Angels first two Levitation Austin Pysch Fests, along with several appearances at SXSW. Portland icons, The Dandy Warhols took The Upsidedown out on tour as their main support for the 2015 Australia tour. Over the past 17 years, the band has been making a name for itself and was featured on the MFNW comp along with Spoon, The Thermals, Aesop Rock, and Deerhunter. In the studio, the band has made complete, fully engaged records, strange, playful, smart, and as energetic as their celebrated live show resulting in songs featured on television shows; Ray Donovan, Sons of Anarchy, and HBO’s True Blood.

About Divorce Money Records: 

Divorce Money Records was founded by Kevin Williams, a North Carolina-based music lover and creative. From a young age, Williams became obsessed with all things music. From the Monkees tapes to punk shows in high school, Williams found endless possibilities for intaking and distributing sounds that he loved. “This had an appeal to me that has never gone away,” says Williams. After working for a record distributor, he became friends with the massive Portland band called Dandy Warhols. The genesis of Divorce Money Records came from an idea to release Miracle Whips’ album on vinyl. With limited finances, Williams found himself with a brilliant idea that just needed fuel. After mapping out a plan to re-release The Upsidedown’s Trust Electricity album on vinyl with the help of the band and friends, Williams is ready to launch the Divorce Money Records. He plans to serve artists who fit his personal music taste. “I don’t plan to stick with one type of music or one region of the country,” says Williams. The label will launch on December 4 with Trust Electricity on vinyl, followed by other re-releases of cult-favorite albums by bands in and out of Williams’ friend group.