If you haven’t noticed, perennially BOTB-winningNew Granada Records is in the midst ofareleasingspree. Today the Tampa-based label announced their biggest news yet: new music from beloved local emo outfit Pohgoh. “Claude Rains” is streaming now and finds the band rejoined by original singer Kobi Finley, who went on two tours and played on three 7” releases with the band.
The nearly five-minute cut is Pohgoh’s first new music in 17 years and was written and arranged 20 years ago before finally being recorded after a 2009 reunion celebrating New Granada's 15th anniversary. It will be released on a three-song EP that marks the first time that all five members of the band — including Rec Center's Susie Ulrey Richardson, who provides backing vocal and harmonies — will be on record together.
Physical release comes in the form of hand-cut, 10” clear vinyl. It’ll be limited to 20 copies made available at Pohgoh’s reunion show on Christmas night.
"I haven't been this nervous/excited about a New Granada announcement in over a decade. Pohgoh is our flagship band and obviously holds something special for me, Susie, Matt, Brad and Kobi," label head Keith Ulrey told CL. "People still talk about Pohgoh, we still sell Pohgoh CDs to this day. I just mailed another shipment to my Japanese distributor two weeks ago."
The reunion show finds Atlantic Oceans and Permanent Makeup playing support, and is the highlight of New Granada’s three-night takeover of Ybor live-music stronghold New World Brewery. The Friday, December 26 show will also feature Alexander & The Grapes, Tracy Shedd, and Rec Center, while Saturday December 27 will bring DieAlps! plus acoustic sets from The Pauses and Alameda’s Stirling Myles.
The shows are 18 and up, with $8 admission per night. Three-night passes are available for $16 by clicking here. New World Brewery is located at 1313 E. 8th Ave. in Ybor City. Listen to “Claude Rains” and watch a Japanese band do an all Pohgoh covers set here. Keep on eye on Facebook for the most up-to-date information.