Pitchfork

In a throwback to mid-80s Cold War tension, Southern Records artists Atombombpocketknife are releasing their second full-length album, God Save the ABPK, on October 1st. Despite the title, the new disc isn't a rant against the stagnant British Royal Family, nor is it the narrative of band members Allison Hollihan, Justin Sinkovitch, Che Arthur, and Matt Espy's coming to faith in Jesus Christ. Rather, according to the official Southern website, ABPK "emits an immediately detectable dark and disturbing mood" on this album, which is certainly better than emitting a noxious skunk-like odor. Like their debut, Alpha Sounds, God Save the ABPK was recorded by Greg Norman (Andrew Bird's Bowl of Fire, 90 Day Men, Tren Brothers). Mixing duties were performed by Mike Lust (ex-Lustre King).