As the frontman of The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Kip Berman wrote songs about the thrills and ills of young adult life with the care and concern of a cool older sibling. The long-standing New York City indiepop group disbanded soon after releasing their final record, “The Echo of Pleasure” (2017), and Berman found himself at a creative crossroads. He wanted to keep making music, but the themes and sounds he was interested in had shifted; it felt time for a course correction.
We’re back with our next release, the sophomore album from The Natvral, ‘Summer of No Light’. Lead single ‘Lucifer’s Glory’ see’s Kip going full Springsteen.
The album will be out September 1st on limited khaki vinyl
Official video for The Natvral’s “A Glass of Laughter” from “Summer of No Light” LP (Dirty Bingo Records 2023).
Perhaps best known as the founder member and mouthpiece for Brooklyn indie pop outfit, The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart. Having formed the band in 2007, Berman spent the next decade writing and performing to legions of fans around the globe. Often reinventing the band’s sound (and line-ups) in the process, while leaving a lasting legacy of four critically acclaimed long players, alongside a host of singles and EPs that made The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart one of the most revered acts on their respective circuit.
Vocals and Guitar: Kip Berman
Drums: Brian Alvarez
Bass: Josh Rumble
Keys: Kyle Forester
Pedal Steel: Mike Brenner
Additional Vocals: Sarah Chihaya
releases September 1st, 2023
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