# Poolside Glitter Trash Cosmic Rockers HAYLEY AND THE CRUSHERS Premiere Vibrant “Cul-de-Sac” video via Buzzbands

- Link: https://www.nyrdcast.com/poolside-glitter-trash-cosmic-rockers-hayley-and-the-crushers-premiere-vibrant-cul-de-sac-video-via-buzzbands/
- Published: 2021-06-09T08:53:33-05:00
- Author: Eugene Tierney

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“_If there was one particular band that almost saved 2020, it was Hayley and the
Crushers. This band had my #2 album and my #2 single of the year in addition to 
releasing the awesome “Church of Flag” single earlier this month. This was certainly
not the happiest year, but there’s always hope when you take up residence in the
Crusherverse._” – Lordge Rutledge, **Faster and Louder**

_“Like a Sour Patch Kid, Hayley & the Crushers are  unapologetically bright and 
fun, with a wallop of mischief.” _
_**– **_**BUST Magazine** “_The naked embodiment
of power pop punk_!” **– Josie Cottonpoolside **

**glitter trash cosmic rockers**
**HAYLEY AND THE CRUSHERS ****Release vibrant video
for new single “Cul-de-Sac”****Premieres **_**via**_** Buzz Bands LA**

Hayley and the Crushers - Cul-de-Sac (Official)

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**Hayley And The Crushers “Cul-de-Sac”**

**JUNE 8, 2021 (San Luis Obispo, CA) – **Like so many practice spaces left abandoned
during the pandemic, **Hayley and the Crushers**‘ San Luis Obispo, CA performance
space became nothing more than an empty room—lifeless, save for the smell of old
sweat and a little spilled beer. Although the band’s sunny “poolside glitter trash”
sound took a major pause during Covid-19, the scrappy surf punks found a way to 
craft their way back to sanity (read: an ungodly amount of paint pens were used 
during the filming of their new music video). Premiering on [**Buzz Bands**](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=f99c7c3757&e=615f2b8493),
the band’s **“**[**Cul-de-Sac**](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=7bae8f4e3a&e=615f2b8493)”
video is an unflinching reflection of “the silent screaming feeling simmering under
the surface that so many of us felt during 2020,” said front woman and guitarist**
Hayley Crusher Cain**.

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**Hayley Crusher Cain**
Photo credit: **Thomas Ignatius**

Comprised of Hayley Crusher Cain on vocals and guitar, **Dr. Cain ESQ** on bass 
and “**Action**” **Ben Cabreana** on drums—the band knows a thing or two about feeling
trapped in a sunny place (they spent all of 2020 literally stuck in their own real-
life cul-de-sac). Lyrically inspired by Ira Levin’s 1972 satirical book The Stepford
Wives, the new single is a moody detour through quiet, manicured lawns where everyone
waves hello, but no one can hear you scream.

With dark guitars, wormy hooks and the band’s soaring candy-coated vocals locked
and loaded, “Cul-de-Sac” is a powerful first single for the band’s recent partnership
with L.A.-based **Kitten Robot Records**, helmed by iconic New Wave artist and label
president **Josie Cotton**. Downtime from a rigorous touring schedule allowed these
new creative relationships to blossom, “which was a massive silver lining,” according
to the band. The track was recorded and mixed by legendary punk producer **Paul 
Roessler** (_TSOL, Josie Cotton, Richie Ramone_) at _Kitten Robot Studios_ in LA
and mastered by **Mass Giorgini**, who has worked with Green Day’s Billie Joe and
Mike Dirnt to All American Rejects, Rise Against, and Anti-Flag.

The video—a foreboding, technicolor nightmare that slowly closes in on the viewer—
features dynamic vignettes shot by [**Thomas Ignatius**](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=677a1b7275&e=615f2b8493)
that take full advantage of San Luis Obispo, California’s vivid (if brief) spring
display. Located on the coast midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, what
the band’s self-created “Crusherverse” lacks in nightlife, it surely makes up for
in prime shooting locations.

“We shot at the rose garden at the Madonna Inn, a pastoral hiking trail and a freaky
tomb erected in our local cemetery back in the 1930s… Basically our favorite spots
around our neighborhood,” Cain said. “In the past, we’ve filmed at our favorite 
local hot dog place, a mid-century shell
shop, the Sunset drive-in. One good thing
about living in a small town is you can DIY to your heart’s content. No one will
ever try to stop you.”

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**Hayley and the Crushers**
Photo credit: **Thomas Ignatius**

The video incorporates striking neon-drenched live band shots (shot by **Curtis 
Campbell**), giving the Crushers a fresh edge that might surprise fans of the group’s
summer 2020 _Jacaranda_ E.P., a carefree romp reminiscent of Blondie and The GoGo’s.
Indeed, the band’s latest output is proof that the most sugary pop rock artists 
are feeling the collective COVID-19 hangover. Exploring the idea of feeling trapped
by both internal and external forces, Cain recalls the new normal: “I’d walk the
dog ten times a day, waving to the same neighbors. The paranoia and despair of a
global pandemic unfolding day-to-day became part of the daily ritual, like watering
the vegetables. In many ways, we are all still grappling with this cosmic heaviness.”

Although several elements of “Cul-de-Sac” were recorded remotely, the project came
together in producer Paul Roessler’s capable hands. 

“Paul was the perfect guy to help us express this visceral, uneasy feeling that 
simmers below the surface,” Cain added. “Together, we were able to achieve this 
lush, bittersweet chorus that soars toward freedom. It’s like candy, but it’s got
this nasty aftertaste; just what we were feeling at the time.”

Cain, a perpetual optimist (evident if you’ve ever met the gal or heard a Crushers
tune), is beyond ready to step out of the darkness and into the light. “Cul-de-Sac,”
it seems, has cleared away the Crushers’ cobwebs for now.

“Sure, we’ve let some muscles atrophy during COVID-19, but other parts of our music
have deepened in surprising ways,” she said. “’Cul-de-Sac’ represents our dive into
the deep end of the pool. There is post traumatic growth to all of this. And there
is always a reason to dance, to laugh and to spread joy.”

**Hayley and the Crushers** are **Hayley Crusher Cain** (_vocals, guitar_), **Dr.
Cain, ESQ** (_bass_), and “**Action” Ben Cabreana** _(drums)_. “**Cul-de-Sac**” 
is available on DSPs _via_ Kitten Robot Records here: [https://ffm.to/culdesac](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=389b9eeb71&e=615f2b8493).

![](https://i0.wp.com/mcusercontent.com/f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984/images/c09119b3-
4a0b-3c99-c390-c9505a202c96.jpg?w=1290&ssl=1)

**“Cul-de-Sac” single artwork**
Photo credit: **Thomas Ignatius**

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