Superchunk channel the Narns

Given it's two years since the Superchunk reunion album, it's not clear if the new Superchunk single is a continuation of that comeback, or a whole new comeback all of its own.

The most exciting part of he new single is the b-side: a cover of Bananarama's Cruel Summer.

Bananarama - Cruel Summer by hushhush112
(Nb: this is the original.)

The bad news? The single, This Summer, is limited to a pressing of 1300 . Good luck hunting one down.

Listen with No Rock: Superchunk

Hopefully this won't flop out depending on where you live, but... let's cross our fingers:



That's the new Superchunk album, that is, streaming courtesy of NPR.

Merge emerges

Although the large online music retailers are handy for the breadth of their content, there's still much to be said for the inhouse operations, too. Obviously, depending on the label.

Merge Record's store is a case in point - alongside the current catalogue, they're taking the chance to make rarities, deletions and other delights available, starting with a Superchunk live compilation (The Clambakes Series Vol. 1: Acoustic In-Stores East & West, in case you're wondering.) There are promises of free stuff in the future, too. It's less a retail branding solution, more an act of love.