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Cleopatrick Release New Song, ‘Family Van’

Cleopatrick have released a new single called “Family Van.” “Family Van” will appear on the band’s new album, Bummer, out June 4. The song was born out of frustration. After…

Photo credit: KurtisWatson

Photo credit: KurtisWatson

Cleopatrick have released a new single called "Family Van." "Family Van" will appear on the band's new album, Bummer, out June 4.

The song was born out of frustration. After all, traveling the country in a family van, trying to make it in the music world isn't easy.

"It’s an exercise in anger, and a conscious acknowledgement of the humble beginnings, independence, and DIY mentality that makes our band what we are,” singer-guitarist Luke Gruntz said in a statement.

The upcoming album, Bummer, will mark the band's debut record. The set was recorded and produced by the band and their close buddy Jig Dubé. It will arrive on the group's own label, Nowhere Special Recordings, via The Orchard / Thirty Tigers.

"Just three kids with some fuzz pedals and a point to prove,” Gruntz said.

Check out "Family Van" below. Did we mention there's a game to go along with it, too? Check it out here.

Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.