SNAFU marks the long-awaited return of Tryouts and a journey into new sonic territory. Following a period of self-discovery and reinvention, Toronto-based artist and multi-instrumentalist Nick Jung returns with a whirlwind of electric sound in a display of newly-honed talents.

Pulling from a vast array of influences, Tryouts effortlessly interlaces passages of relentless electronica, baths of shoegaze guitars, atmospheric post rock interludes, and ambient soundscapes punctuated by a hint of drone and improvised noise. Socially, SNAFU represents a contrast between light and dark, between order and chaos, between periods of pure elation and uncertainty. A winding path of emotional catharsis, SNAFU packs a lot of surprises in its concise 22 minute runtime.

SNAFU releases September 23rd through Toronto-based label and artist collective, Plutoid Records, which Tryouts has been involved with since its inception in 2015.

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A late-stage rehearsal straight to cassette for reference. Recorded shortly before going into the studio, probably at John Henry rehearsal rooms. This is Mark on guitar, Lee on drums, and myself on piano and organ (the bass was always addressed in the studio once the basic track was down, which is why it doesn't feature here).
It's best to take the 8 minutes out and listen to the end, preferably in headphones, and in a quiet space,

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