Suedehead - Let The Song Sell Itself - Sea Blue - Vinyl LP

With the release of their discography collection Constant Frantic Motion in 2018, a joint release between Pirates Press Records and Simba Records, fans could be forgiven for thinking the book was being closed on Southern California’s Northern Soul-influenced combo Suedehead. And yet, glimmers of hope persisted. A surprise livestream here. A fond reminiscence on social media there. Could it be that we hadn't heard the last of the band?

In 2026, we are thrilled to say, unequivocally, that we had not! Because Let the Song Sell Itself is on its way to those who kept faith all these years, featuring two BRAND NEW original songs from Suedehead.

Originally formed as a loose soul-oriented side project by singer, songwriter, and producer Davey Warsop (Sharp/Shock, Beat Union, Not), when no less a punk rock legend than Mike Ness of Social Distortion heard the demos and asked the band personally to go on tour, it was well and truly time to stop mucking about!

Recruiting an all-star band featuring seasoned players with a diverse and accomplished pedigree ranging from West Coast ska & reggae legends Hepcat & The Aggrolites to deathrock pioneers TSOL, the common denominator that brought this ragtag group together was that everyone could play the hell out of these songs!

High profile tours, a Coachella appearance, electrified audiences, a trio of 7” records, and a collection LP with a bonus 7” with one more original alongside covers by the Spencer Davis Group(!) and Fugazi(!!), and that was all she wrote for this beloved band. Until today! The brand new songs “Let the Song Sell Itself” and “Life at the Top” are here to fill dance floors all over again, alongside live recordings of fan-favorites “I Believe in Love” and “Can’t Stop,” captured during the band’s triumphant set opening for new wave legends The B-52s!

Now the question on everyone’s lips will be: what comes next? Do we dare hope for new live shows? Are there more songs where these came from? We’ll all just have to wait and see, but if the arc of Suedehead’s careers teaches us anything, it’s that you just can’t keep a great band down!

SIDE A
01. Let the Song Sell Itself
02. Life at the Top
SIDE B
03. I Believe In Love [Live]
04. Can’t Stop [Live]

First Pressing:
250 on 12" Sea Blue Vinyl