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The sophomore album from Bendigo Fletcher, Two Things at Once unfolds like a storybook where the surreal and the ordinary become beautifully entangled. Over the course of 11 free-flowing and soul-easing tracks, the Kentucky-based band piece together a wildly colorful mosaic of scenes and characters and indelible images: glitter-drenched beds, Keith Haring paintings come to life, boxed wine and babushka dolls, flowers and moons and a bounty of baked goods. With a disarming balance of raw sincerity and dreamy eccentricity, lead vocalist/guitarist/banjo player Ryan Anderson embeds that storytelling with his wide-eyed perspective on the human experience, musing on such timely matters as existential uncertainty, the corrosive effects of late capitalism, and the need for collective care. In its lovely convergence of memory and fantasy and poetic observation, Two Things at Once endlessly offers what Anderson refers to as “glimpses of wonderment within the darkness,” gently providing guidance for living joyfully in an often-discouraging world.

The follow-up to their 2021 full-length debut Fits Of Laughter, Two Things at Once finds Bendigo Fletcher working again with producer Ken Coomer (a founding member of Wilco and Uncle Tupelo) and conjuring up a jangly form of country-rock that routinely spins off into unpredictable directions (hazy psychedelia, harmony-soaked folk, gorgeously shambolic alt-rock). “We made the last album in ten days, but for this record we let the songs flow and build themselves over a much longer period of time,” reveals Anderson, whose bandmates include Andrew Shupert (backing vocals, lead guitar), Evan Wagner (backing vocals, keys, guitar, auxiliary percussion), Conner Powell (bass), and Chris Weis (drums). Although Bendigo Fletcher partly recorded the LP at Southern Grooves in Memphis with Grammy-winning engineer Matt Ross-Spang (Jason Isbell, John Prine, Margo Price), Two Things at Once mostly took shape at Coomer’s Cartoon Moon Recording in Nashville. “Ken’s really committed to staying open-minded and trying anything, which ends up adding an element of whimsy that threads itself into the album,” Anderson notes.

All throughout Two Things at Once, Bendigo Fletcher infuse their songs with the kind of stranger-than-fiction tales that stay etched forever in the listener’s heart and mind: Anderson’s story of hitchhiking with his brother at the age of five (on “Real 2 Me,” a freewheeling folk reverie featuring the ambiance of tree frogs and coyotes in the woods at night), a mystical experience in which a vision of a soon-to-be-departed cat saved Anderson from a late-night car wreck (on the exquisitely tender “Useful 4 U”), a wistful reminiscence of a magical winter morning in New York City (on “Rental Skates,” the epic and extravagantly composed closing track). Opening the album on a sudden burst of otherworldly static, “Upcountry Lemonade” turns Anderson’s daydream of quitting his job into a groove-heavy anthem he sums up as “a self-liberation adventure about riding away on a motorcycle I’ll never have.” Later, on “Ought Not,” lush mandolin lines and off-kilter picking patterns form the backdrop to an uneasy reflection on unreciprocated longing. “It’s about one of those situations where someone wants to be more than friends, and that little dance you do to try to keep the friendship going without letting anyone down,” Anderson explains.

For the centerpiece to Two Things at Once, Bendigo Fletcher channel all the inescapable grief and frustration of modern life into a defiant cry against despair. With its punchy rhythms, moody banjo melodies, and gloriously cathartic harmonies, “Sweet Tooth” emerged as Anderson attempted to “grapple with the realities of capitalism, major corporations and lobbying within our political framework to keep the rich rich and keep the poor poor”—ultimately transforming that inquiry into so much sublimely odd poetry. “That song comes from trying to not let the situation steal from us what makes us human—to scrape for compassion for the world and in our relationships, to make music, to cry together, to not let the fight for freedom take our joy,” says Anderson. “It’s like that paradox that life can be sad, but it is always beautiful. The beauty is in the coming together during the struggle, and fighting to keep perspective and try to make things better.”

Elsewhere on Two Things at Once, Bendigo Fletcher bring their shapeshifting musicality to lived-in explorations of love and loss, desperation and hope, isolation and connection. And on the album’s title track—a spiky and raucous piece imbued with an undeniably playful spirit, achieved in part by Weis’ use of a toy drum kit—the band fully surrenders to the inherent duality of living in tumultuous times. “The album title comes from trying to find peace in all the chaos, which is what the process of songwriting gives to me,” says Anderson, noting that “Two Things at Once” mines inspiration from Fritjof Capra’s 1975 book The Tao of Physics. “If you worry too much about the fact that anything can happen at any time, the pressure can be crippling—so it helps to try to sit and bear witness to all the examples of love and joy around you. Even in times of great pain there’s also some peace that needs to be found. There’s always more than meets the eye.”

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Louisville, KY’s  Bendigo Fletcher  have announced they will embark on a North American headline tour this spring. The 33-city trek kicks off on March 8 in Indianapolis, visits major markets coast-to-coast, and wraps on May 11 in Cincinnati. Pre-sale tickets for the tour will be available beginning tomorrow, and general on-sale begins this Friday, January 19 at 10:00am ET  HERE .

Last fall, Bendigo Fletcher surprised fans with a cover of Cults’ 2011 classic “Go Outside”. “Go Outside (From Natural Bridge State Resort Park)” is available to stream and download  HERE  via Elektra. Recorded live at Slade, KY’s Natural Bridge State Resort Park, the release was accompanied by a stunning visual of the band performing the song in the picturesque location which can be seen below. Bendigo Fletcher encourages fans to support the  Kentucky State Parks Foundation , a non-profit organization aimed at connecting residents and guests to the outdoors. The band also partnered with Kentucky Parks Club on a limited edition t-shirt, designed by frontman Ryan Anderson. The shirt is available now  HERE .

Last year, Bendigo Fletcher supported The Backseat Lovers on their Waiting To Spill Summer Tour. They also joined The Brook & The Bluff on a 7-week run which saw them perform to sold out crowds across North America. As a powerhouse live presence, the band has previously toured supporting Caamp, Mt. Joy, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Shakey Graves, Madison Cunningham, and more.

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March 24, 2024 – Carrboro, NC – Cat’s Cradle Backroom

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March 28, 2024 – Asbury, NJ – Wonder Bar

March 29, 2024 – New York, NY – Sultan Room

March 30, 2024 – Boston, MA – Cafe 939

March 31, 2024 – Portland, ME – Portland House of Music

April 02, 2024 – Toronto, ON – The Garrison

April 04, 2024 – Columbus, OH – Woodlands

April 05, 2024 – Louisville, KY – Headliners Music Hall

April 06, 2024 – Chicago, IL – Lincoln Hall

April 08, 2024 – Madison, WI – High Noon Saloon

April 09, 2024 – Minneapolis, MN – Amsterdam

April 12, 2024 – Billings, MT – Pub Station

April 15, 2024 – Boise, ID – Shrine Social Club

April 16, 2024 – Salt Lake City, UT – Kilby Court

April 18, 2024 – Denver, CO – Bluebird Theater

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Shapeshifting on an axis between folk, alternative, country, and soul, Bendigo Fletcher’s lofty melodies soar above earthy instrumentation on their 2022 Wingding EP [Elektra Records].  Charmed with psychedelic flourishes, yet tightly rooted in tried-and-true songcraft, the Louisville quintet—Ryan Anderson [lead vocals, guitar, banjo], Andrew Shupert [backing vocals, lead guitar], Evan Wagner [backing vocals, keys, guitar, percussion], Conner Powell [bass], and Chris Weis [drums]—continues to instantly transfix across the EP’s four tracks.

“More than a few times, I’ve explored the Wingding font universe as an entertaining break from more pressing tasks. I like the name ‘Wingding’ for a fictional creature, like the Mothman of West Virginia folklore. It’s also another word for party,” Anderson says. “This EP is a collection of distractions we built over the last few years when gatherings and adventures felt pretty unattainable.”

After crisscrossing paths in the Louisville scene and life in general ( “ Chris is my brother-in-law ’ s childhood best friend , ” notes Anderson), Bendigo Fletcher initially formed in 2016. The group organically built an audience across their native Kentucky one gig at a time. During 2018, they made waves with the independent Consensual Wisdom EP highlighted by fan favorites “Wonderfully Bizarre” and “Soul Factory.”

Following a tireless grind, the band signed to Elektra Records and unveiled their debut album, Fits of Laughter in 2021. Beyond amassing millions of streams, the album earned widespread critical acclaim from Rolling Stone , American Songwriter , FLOOD Magazine , and more. Music Connection dubbed it, “ Alt-rock, country-flecked folk-rock soaked in LSD ,” while Atwood Magazine praised the collection as “ a record of reverie, celebration, and true to its name, laughter: music made for good times and bad, that promises to leave us all a little more elated . ” Along the way, Bendigo Fletcher captivated crowds on tour with the likes of Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Hiss Golden Messenger, Mt. Joy, Nathaniel Rateliff, Anderson East, Rayland Baxter, and Shakey Graves.

In 2022, Bendigo Fletcher returned to Nashville, TN’s Cartoon Moon Recording Studio to track their Wingding EP. Once again, the band teamed with Fits of Laughter producer and original Wilco/Uncle Tupelo drummer Ken Coomer in the studio. For the first time, the band enlisted Grizzly Bear bassist and producer, Chris Taylor, as a mixer.

“In addition to the brilliance of Ken’s ear as a song maker, I appreciate the environment he maintains,” notes Ryan. “All ideas are considered, and we try to just have fun trying new sounds. I think that mentality lends to a unique blend, keeping the band outside of any one box. And I’ve found constant inspiration in Chris’ work as a soundscaper since a friend introduced me to Veckatimest in high school. Having him on the project was really exciting, and I think his mixes present the band’s ethos in a beautifully natural way.”

The act of making the record opened a portal outside of the madness and mundanity of the last two years. Between holding down a job at a grocery store, Ryan picked up a pen and a guitar in his apartment and creatively departed this mortal coil.

“The songs were my way of coping with the idle uncertainty of the early pandemic months and escaping into a creative space to keep my spirit alive. They come from a more imaginative place where I feel a freedom to process and color some experiences in a productive light.”

The collection’s lead single “Pterodactyl” drifts into the arms of ethereal piano, woozy slide guitar, percussive handclaps, and wistful whistling. Meanwhile, Ryan ponders everything from budding love to “ the witching hour for the higher power” via strangely saccharine melodies.

“It gradually bloomed with different instruments and textures in the studio,” he recalls. “The song kind of unfolds like a long-game relationship. It begins vulnerably and intimately, and evolves into deeper layers of musical support and mystery.”

The opener “Stranger Encounters” hinges on a delicate stomp and twangy guitars as a close encounter of a different kind happens…

“During the COVID lockdown, I found myself watching more sci-fi— X Files, Twin Peaks, the Alien movies— for entertainment and comfort,” he says. “This one’s about just getting out there and living, tasting, touching, experiencing through my own senses. We’re all part of an ecology of diverse preferences and individual truths, and this song is a celebration of that.”

Then, there’s “Juniper Moore.” Wrapped in a blanket of luminous guitar and piano, a hypnotic refrain pierces the sky with “ a weird lasagna of feelings . ”

“I’ve imagined a far-fetched romance or two that works out beautifully in another universe,” he states. “This song helped me to play a bit in that loneliness. I think a lot about the fine line within technology’s capabilities to either remedy or exacerbate that loneliness.”

Meanwhile, the bright acoustic guitar and lithe vocal delivery of “Broken Routine” fall back to earth with “some glimpses at a relationship that has worked out well.”

“We hope to provide a few moments of musical distractions for anyone who needs them,” he leaves off. “The EP dances between confession and fabrication for what feels like a cleanse of imagination. It’s a relief to share a few more stories from that place.”

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Shapeshifting on an axis between folk, alternative, country, and soul, Bendigo Fletcher’s lofty melodies soar above earthy instrumentationon their 2022 Wingding EP [Elektra Records]. Charmed with psychedelic flourishes, yet tightly rooted in tried-and-true songcraft, the Louisville quintet—Ryan Anderson [lead vocals, guitar, banjo], Andrew Shupert [backing vocals, lead guitar], Evan Wagner [backing vocals, keys, guitar, percussion], Conner Powell [bass], and Chris Weis [drums]—continues to instantly transfix across the EP’s four tracks.

“More than a few times, I’ve explored the Wingding font universe as an entertaining break from more pressing tasks. I like the name ‘Wingding’ for a fictional creature, like the Mothman of West Virginia folklore. It’s also another word for party,” Anderson says. “This EP is a collection of distractions we built over the last few years when gatherings and adventures felt pretty unattainable.”

After crisscrossing paths in the Louisville scene and life in general (“Chris is my brother-in-law’s childhood best friend,” notes Anderson), Bendigo Fletcher initially formed in 2016. The group organically built an audience across their native Kentucky one gig at a time. During 2018, they made waves with the independent Consensual Wisdom EP highlighted by fan favorites “Wonderfully Bizarre” and “Soul Factory.”

Following a tireless grind, the band signed to Elektra Records and unveiled their debut album, Fits of Laughter in 2021. Beyond amassing millions of streams, the album earned widespread critical acclaim from Rolling Stone, American Songwriter, FLOOD Magazine, and more. Music Connection dubbed it, “Alt-rock, country-flecked folk-rock soaked in LSD,” while Atwood Magazine praised the collection as “a record of reverie, celebration, and true to its name, laughter: music made for good times and bad, that promises to leave us all a little more elated.” Along the way, Bendigo Fletcher captivated crowds on tour with the likes of Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Hiss Golden Messenger, Mt. Joy, Nathaniel Rateliff, Anderson East, Rayland Baxter, and Shakey Graves.

In 2022, Bendigo Fletcher returned to Nashville, TN’s Cartoon Moon Recording Studio to track their Wingding EP. Once again, the band teamed with Fits of Laughter producer and original Wilco/Uncle Tupelo drummer Ken Coomer in the studio. For the first time, the band enlisted Grizzly Bear bassist and producer, Chris Taylor, as a mixer.

“In addition to the brilliance of Ken’s ear as a song maker, I appreciate the environment he maintains,” notes Ryan. “All ideas are considered, and we try to just have fun trying new sounds. I think that mentality lends to a unique blend, keeping the band outside of any one box. And I’ve found constant inspiration in Chris’ work as a soundscaper since a friend introduced me to Veckatimest in high school. Having him on the project was really exciting, and I think his mixes present the band’s ethos in a beautifully natural way.”

The act of making the record opened a portal outside of the madness and mundanity of the last two years. Between holding down a job at a grocery store, Ryan picked up a pen and a guitar in his apartment and creatively departed this mortal coil.

“The songs were my way of coping with the idle uncertainty of the early pandemic months and escaping into a creative space to keep my spirit alive. They come from a more imaginative place where I feel a freedom to process and color some experiences in a productive light.”

The collection’s lead single “Pterodactyl” drifts into the arms of ethereal piano, woozy slide guitar, percussive handclaps, and wistful whistling. Meanwhile, Ryan ponders everything from budding love to “the witching hour for the higher power” via strangely saccharine melodies.

“It gradually bloomed with different instruments and textures in the studio,” he recalls. “The song kind of unfolds like a long-game relationship. It begins vulnerably and intimately, and evolves into deeper layers of musical support and mystery.”

The opener “Stranger Encounters” hinges on a delicate stomp and twangy guitars as a close encounter of a different kind happens…

“During the COVID lockdown, I found myself watching more sci-fi—X Files, Twin Peaks, the Alien movies— for entertainment and comfort,” he says. “This one’s about just getting out there and living, tasting, touching, experiencing through my own senses. We’re all part of an ecology of diverse preferences and individual truths, and this song is a celebration of that.”

Then, there’s “Juniper Moore.” Wrapped in a blanket of luminous guitar and piano, a hypnotic refrain pierces the sky with “a weird lasagna of feelings.”

“I’ve imagined a far-fetched romance or two that works out beautifully in another universe,” he states. “This song helped me to play a bit in that loneliness. I think a lot about the fine line within technology’s capabilities to either remedy or exacerbate that loneliness.”

Meanwhile, the bright acoustic guitar and lithe vocal delivery of “Broken Routine” fall back to earth with “some glimpses at a relationship that has worked out well.”

“We hope to provide a few moments of musical distractions for anyone who needs them,” he leaves off. “The EP dances between confession and fabrication for what feels like a cleanse of imagination. It’s a relief to share a few more stories from that place.”

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• Jan 19, 2023

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Bendigo Fletcher had Columbus, Ohio completely enraptured with their folk-rock perfectly entwined with transcendent psychedelia.

Bendigo Fletcher is a beauty of a band, masterfully crafting stories and depicting what it is to be wonderfully human with folk-rock spectacularly infused with psychedelic twang. The five-piece consists of frontman Ryan Anderson (vocals), Conner Powell (bass), Andrew Shupert (lead guitar), Evan Wagner (keys, guitar, auxiliary percussion), and Chris Weis (drums), hailing from Louisville, Kentucky. Following the independent release of their music since 2017, Bendigo Fletcher signed with Elektra Records in early 2021 to release their album Fits of Laughter in August of that year. In October of 2022, Bendigo Fletcher's EP Wingding, released as the band's second project with Elektra, filled with soulful flourishes, imaginative fuel, and just a few "skellies in the attic."

Bendigo Fletcher sat down with us on their Columbus, Ohio stop on the tail-end of their Fall Tour to talk about their hell of a year, and what they have coming up in 2023.

You all had a busy year, you went on tour with Madison Cunningham, did some shows with The Backseat Lovers and Shakey Graves. What have you guys learned about yourselves this past year?

Andrew Shupert: Yeah, refining our performance, how we choose what songs we are going to play, group dynamics on the stage and off, refining our sound. Getting a lot of feedback and, just kind of evolving, I guess. Playing so many shows, trying to tune stuff up each night, make it a little bit better every time.

Ryan Anderson: Treating sound checks more methodically. Just like the little minutia things like that. When you start touring you're really excited. Like the early years, I guess some things are kind of easy to just blast through or move through with so much excitement after time, it's like oh we have to make some extra space for a list of things to check during a sound check and the way that every day works kind of as a working team together.

Evan Wagner: I think it was like rewarding that we proved to ourselves that we could go out for that long, without really any issue, it was really fun and really long.

RA: And getting to see those bands, like you said, Backseat Lovers, Madison, Shaky Graves, like the way that they operate and getting to just look at everything from their guitar pedal setups and just see how they prepare each night. It's like free education.

EW: Kind of peel the curtain back

Which do you like better kind of being on a larger tour or doing a bit of a smaller tour like you're on right now?

RA: I don't know. Yeah, I think both because going out there and looking, seeing that the room is nearly full for headlining gig is really special and something kind of new to us when we play out of town. But then like getting open for the Backseat Lovers to like 2500 people was quite a rush.

In October you had a lovely little EP come out. It is fantastic, genuinely incredible. What is your guys’ creative process when it comes to creating music and how it translate live?

RA: I think closer to story oriented when it comes to the songs. Our arrangements are pretty focused on and refined in the recording process. We try to replicate that live and sometimes it's fun to play it differently live. Like stripped back a little bit more like simple instrumentation rock and roll for sure.

Okay, last question - do you have any plans for 2023 that you would like to do or that are already in the works?

AS: We're going to go record in January in Memphis

EW: It's a new studio, that’s slightly bigger, so we can kind of spread out a little more than we're used to. So I'm excited about that.

AS: More touring

RA: We have Treefort Music Fest in Boise in March, so we're building tour around that mostly out west.

One important aspect that separates good performers from great ones, is their stage presence, and Bendigo Fletcher has got it. Summit Hall is a small but mighty local venue in Columbus, Ohio, and while jamming five guys on stage with all their equipment has the potential for cramping, even the audience; Bendigo Fletcher's presence masterfully made the stage and venue feel massive. An obvious mixture of command of the room, passion, and sheer talent kept all eyes glued to the stage for the entirety of the night. While perhaps not the same as playing for 2500 when opening for The Backseat Lovers, Bendigo Fletcher still clearly gave the same heart and effort for this smaller crowd in Columbus. The band sang through their recent EP, Wingding, in entirety, and the addition of "Wonderfully Bizarre" to close out their set genuinely had the people in the crowd shedding some tears - and if your music can make grown men cry, we're sold.

There was not a single soul who was not completely enraptured by Bendigo Fletcher' folk-rock perfectly entwined with transcendent psychedelia. Bendigo Fletcher's music aptly fills a unmistakable void in the current folk + folk-adjacent landscape. With the Americana-ish of all your favorites like The Lumineers and Caamp, plus the belting quality akin to Greta Van Fleet; Bendigo Fletcher is everything you didn't know you needed. Jangly beats and carefully crafted lyrics sometimes infused with off-beat humor are hallmarks of Bendigo Fletcher's wildly wonderful and beautifully human discography. If Bendigo Fletcher wasn't on your radar, they absolutely need to be now. Excuse us while we go start a countdown for their next release.

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Introducing: Bendigo Fletcher

By Matt Wickstrom

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With poppy folk-rock melodies similar to those of Ben Bridwell (of Band Of Horses) and a thunderous howl akin to fellow Louisville-native Jim James (of My Morning Jacket), Bendigo Fletcher frontman Ryan Anderson takes a wide-eyed, awe-inspiring approach to performance.

Joined by Andrew Shupert (lead guitar), Evan Wagner (keys, guitar, auxiliary percussion), Conner Powell (bass) and Chris Weis (drums), earlier this year, the group crafted a wonderfully bizarre collection of songs for their Elektra Records debut Fits Of Laughter, released in August.

Sitting at the confluence of country, folk, pop and rock, the album features what is easily Anderson’s most personal and introspective songwriting to date.

Songs like the synth-infused ‘Birding’ (about waking up with a strand of your partner’s hair caught in your mouth) and the psych-folk crossover ‘Astro Pup’ (about coping and lifting himself up following a break-up) lift the curtain and expose a side of Anderson not heard on the band’s previous three EPs.

The somber ballads are balanced out, however, by Anderson’s whimsical, upbeat charm on cuts like ‘Sugar In The Creek’, in which he contemplates moving off-the-grid, and ‘Evergreen’, a raging rock anthem and longtime fan-favorite that the band finally got around to recording.

Between his day job as a landscaper and preparations for his fast approaching wedding, Anderson recently caught up with Holler to discuss finding his voice, the personal journeys within Fits Of Laughter , how nature inspires him and more.

How does your landscaping job and just being outside in general influence your songwriting and music?

There are times during my breaks and other brief moments throughout the day when I’ll get to be reflective, like when I’m listening to the birds chirping in the morning. I’m up at 6:15 a.m. every day, so getting to see the sunrise as I’m driving into work is something that regularly impacts me and my mental state in a positive way.

I enjoy the job’s repetitive tasks as well, because it occasionally allows me the time to zone out and think, or not think. When I involve myself in things physically that aren’t music is often when song ideas will come into my head.

I’ve found a lot of peace outdoors. It’s a stark contrast from working in a cramped and chaotic grocery store.

Is your song ‘Retail Lord’ inspired by your time working at said grocery store?

I used to work at Whole Foods Market. I was there for almost four years until I quit a couple months ago. I had to get out of there. I vividly remember working in the produce department and thinking about where this song was going to go. I already had the melody and bones of it in my head, but was just exploring some words to interchange.

The genesis of ‘Retail Lord’ actually came from a dream. Dream songs are usually few and far between for me - I can only think of two or three previously that I’ve been able to wake up and retain before they’re off into oblivion. I was dreaming about working in a department store and having a head-on view of myself sword-fighting with Zac Little, the lead singer for rock band Saintseneca. Their song ‘Happy Alone’ was playing on the store’s intercom in my dream.

At the time I was really riding the wave of that song, and the band’s entire catalogue really, through my life. You can notice similarities in the chord progressions between the two songs. They were and still are one of my favorite bands.

‘Retail Lord’ also contains a line that includes the album’s name, Fits Of Laughter . What made you want to include that phrase as the album title?

I was scanning back through phrases and lyrics and ‘fits of laughter’ was an all-encompassing mood that felt like a good fit. I liken it to John Prine’s song ‘Illegal Smile,’ which a lot of people mistake to be a marijuana anthem.

Apparently when asked about it, he said he wrote it because he felt like wherever he went he was in on some inside joke. This allowed him to be out in public with his own thoughts in a way that really amused him and made him the John Prine that everybody knew and loved.

‘Fits of laughter’ to me represents the importance of finding laughter in the strange, unique and unexpected moments that come your way, through the roller coaster that is life.

Speaking of twists and turns, I really enjoy the different vocal styles and techniques you incorporate into your shows. It stands out on songs like ‘Evergreen’, where you open with a soft serenade before ripping into screeching rock’n’roll in the second verse. Have you always been such a lively vocalist or is it something you’ve slowly developed over time?

It’s been a journey to find my own voice. As a singer you have an idea of what you want to sound like, but you also have the experience of singing on stage and really feeling out and navigating what feels honest as a vocalist.

Those two paradigms are always in push and pull because I don’t ever want to conform to a single singing style. I find it exciting to bounce around and really test the waters with vocal performances to see what feels honest.

You’re currently getting ready for your upcoming wedding. What kind of impact has your fiancé Annie had on you musically and spiritually?

She’s my favorite singer. With me making music all the time, the environment at our house is very fluid. The door for making music is always open with the two of us. We’re constantly singing together and influencing what the other listens to. We ebb and flow. Sometimes we’re better about sharing music than others, but overall it’s a big part of our relationship.

We actually put out a Christmas EP together last year under the name Dern. It’s on BandCamp. I’m gonna try to remix it for Spotify this year. We love singing so much that we often just communicate in song. A normal diction just doesn’t feel right.

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Bendigo Fletcher Release New Single 'Sweet Tooth'

The song is from their forthcoming sophomore album Two Things At Once, which is due for release on March 22.

Louisville, KY's Bendigo Fletcher have unveiled a new single entitled “Sweet Tooth”. The track is available on all streaming platforms. Watch the song's accompanying visual below!

“Sweet Tooth” marks the second song Bendigo Fletcher have shared from their forthcoming sophomore album Two Things At Once, which is due for release on March 22, 2024 via Elektra. The album is available for pre-order/pre-save on all streaming platforms now HERE .

On “Sweet Tooth,” delicate acoustic guitar brushes up against pensive verses as lead vocalist/guitarist Ryan Anderson exhales, “I've had enough of all this.” Once the electric guitar and shimmering piano kick in, the momentum picks up on a falsetto-inflected refrain, “No sleep till the money.” Sporting “a sour sense of humor,” it takes aim at the systemic inequality between the haves and the have-nots.

Anderson shares, “That song comes from trying to not let the situation steal from us what makes us human — to scrape for compassion for the world and in our relationships, to make music, to cry together, to not let the fight for freedom take our joy. When life is sad, there is beauty in coming together and sharing perspective.”

Two Things At Once pulls together threads of folk, psychedelia, indie, alt-country, and rock into a charcuterie board of vibrant characters, vivid memories, and vital moments. It's a recipe for 11 intoxicating and irresistible anthems earmarked by American Songbook-worthy storytelling and elevated songcraft.

For the album, they notably reteamed with producer Ken Coomer [a founding member of Wilco and Uncle Tupelo], recording at Cartoon Moon Recording in Nashville and at Southern Grooves in Memphis joined by GRAMMY Award-winning engineer Matt Ross-Spang [Jason Isbell, John Prine, Margo Price].

Bendigo Fletcher ushered in Two Things At Once with the February release of lead single “ Upcountry Lemonade ”, which arrived to praise from Ones To Watch, Atwood Magazine, and more. Watch the track's accompanying visual HERE . Last weekend, Bendigo Fletcher personally previewed Two Things At Once for a group of 20 fans at a secluded hideaway in the woods outside of Louisville. This cohort of listeners joined the band for a hike to the house where they heard the album in its entirety and enjoyed an unforgettable stripped-down live performance.

In support of the album, Bendigo Fletcher will embark on a North American headline tour this spring. The 33-city trek kicks off on March 8 in Indianapolis, visits major markets coast-to-coast, and wraps on May 11 in Cincinnati. Get tickets HERE .

Last year, Bendigo Fletcher supported The Backseat Lovers on their Waiting To Spill Summer Tour. They also joined The Brook & The Bluff on a 7-week run which saw them perform to sold out crowds across North America. As a powerhouse live presence, the band has previously toured supporting Caamp, Mt. Joy, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Shakey Graves, Madison Cunningham, and more.

Last fall, Bendigo Fletcher surprised fans with a cover of Cults' 2011 classic “Go Outside”. “Go Outside (From Natural Bridge State Resort Park)” is available to stream and download HERE via Elektra. Recorded live at Slade, KY's Natural Bridge State Resort Park, the release was accompanied by a stunning visual of the band performing the song in the picturesque location. Watch HERE .

Bendigo Fletcher encourages fans to support the Kentucky State Parks Foundation , a non-profit organization aimed at connecting residents and guests to the outdoors. The band also partnered with Kentucky Parks Club on a limited edition t-shirt, designed by frontman Ryan Anderson. The shirt is available now HERE .

"Go Outside (From Natural Bridge State Resort Park)" marked Bendigo Fletcher's first new music since the 2023 Fourth of July single ” Uncle Mick's Fireworks Extravaganza " and their 2022 Wingding EP . Praised for their blend of folk-rock and psychedelic twang, the band garnered acclaim from publications like MUD and Consequence. Their debut album, Fits Of Laughter , released in 2021, featured hits like " Sugar In The Creek " and " Evergreen ," earning accolades from FLOOD Magazine, Music Connection, American Songwriter, and Atwood Magazine for its unique blend of alt-rock and folk-Americana roots.

Bendigo Fletcher Tour Dates

March 08, 2024 - Indianapolis, IN - HI-FI Indy

March 09, 2024 - St. Louis, MO - Blueberry Hill

March 16, 2024 - Dallas, TX - Tulips

March 21, 2024 - Nashville, TN - Basement East

March 22, 2024 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade (Purgatory)

March 23, 2024 - Asheville, NC - Grey Eagle

March 24, 2024 - Carrboro, NC - Cat's Cradle Backroom

March 26, 2024 - Washington, DC - DC9

March 28, 2024 - Asbury, NJ - Wonder Bar

March 29, 2024 - New York, NY - Sultan Room

March 30, 2024 - Boston, MA - Cafe 939

March 31, 2024 - Portland, ME - Portland House of Music

April 02, 2024 - Toronto, ON - The Garrison

April 04, 2024 - Columbus, OH - Woodlands

April 05, 2024 - Louisville, KY - Headliners Music Hall

April 06, 2024 - Chicago, IL - Lincoln Hall

April 08, 2024 - Madison, WI - High Noon Saloon

April 09, 2024 - Minneapolis, MN - Amsterdam

April 12, 2024 - Billings, MT - Pub Station

April 15, 2024 - Boise, ID - Shrine Social Club

April 16, 2024 - Salt Lake City, UT - Kilby Court

April 18, 2024 - Denver, CO - Bluebird Theater

April 20, 2024 - Boulder, CO - Bluebird Music Festival*

April 21, 2024 - Fort Collins, CO - Aggie Theatre

April 23, 2024 - Great Falls, MT - The Newberry

April 25, 2024 - Seattle, WA - Barboza

April 26, 2024 - Portland, OR - Doug Fir

April 28, 2024 - San Francisco, CA - Bottom of the Hill

May 01, 2024 - Los Angeles, CA - Moroccan Lounge

May 02, 2024 - San Diego, CA - Soda Bar

May 04, 2024 - Santa Fe, NM - Meow Wolf

May 07, 2024 - Oklahoma City, OK - Ponyboy OKC

May 11, 2024 - Newport, KY - Southgate House Revival

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