Big Mother Gig Reveal New 'Nametag' Video
- Written by Marky Edison
The punchy and melodic power-pop of Big Mother Gig is back with the release of ‘Nametag (Singe Mix)’ which is accompanied by both a video and an acoustic version. The band’s latest EP, Almost Primed, was recorded by Dan Long (Local Natives, Spiral Stairs) and Jeff Hamilton (Violent Femmes) and released on the band’s own Sweet Sweet Records. , Almost Primed, their first release in 20 years, is a return to their ‘90s alt-rock glory combining the punk-influenced Midwestern rock of Husker Du with current hard-hitting rockers like Beach Slang. Since the release, the band has been impressing audiences in the Midwest and West Coast supporting artists like Alvarez Kings (Warner), The Yawpers (Bloodshot), You’re Pretty, Pet Engine and more.
Originally formed in 1992 in Milwaukee, BMG released 3 albums of punk-influenced rock until their break-up in 1996. At their final show in 1996, a showcase for record labels, Dave Pirner from Soul Asylum praised their energy while A&R reps expressed interest. But the band went on hiatus as singer and chief songwriter Richard Jankovich moved to NYC.
Throughout the 2000s, Jankovich would achieve modest success with his indie electronica acts Burnside Project (whose “Cue The Pulse To Begin” was the theme to Showtime’s Queer As Folk and went Top 30 in Japan) and Pocket (whose Radiohead remix crashed servers when it was linked by Pitchfork). In 2016, Jankovich sought to revive the long dormant BMG in an effort to get back to his roots. Now based in Los Angeles, where Jankovich has lived since 2008, BMG is playing shows around the West Coast and working on material for a new album.
