“Why should you buy a new bikini, when you don’t need a bikini at all?” 

Good vibes are important to Benji Hughes, and he brings them in spades with two new 7-inches out October 9 on Merge Records. In addition, the label will release a full-length from Benji next year. “If anyone has ever been in love before, they know how I feel, and I hope they are happy for me,” muses Benji about his new relationship with Merge.

“Freaky Feedback Blues” b/w “Jazz x 10”
This single features a rollicking jam about lightning, clairvoyant white-haired girls, and tigers while the B-side kicks off with a sweet drum beat that would fit right in at the skating rink.

“Shark Attack” b/w “Mama, I’m a Zombie”
The fact that the A-side could have been the soundtrack to Benji’s (and Merge’s) home state of North Carolina this summer should not stop anyone’s enjoyment of one of the catchiest songs ever written. The B-side could have been snagged from a lost Magnetic Fields album about monsters. Zombies love to party, and you will too!

Pre-order the limited-edition 7-inches now in the Merge store, or get them from Benji and his band this weekend in North Carolina. Also, stay tuned for more information about the new full-length release from Benji Hughes scheduled for early 2016.

Benji Hughes on tour:
Aug 07 Chapel Hill, NC – Local 506
Aug 08 Wilmington, NC – Bourgie Nights
Aug 09 Carolina Beach, NC – Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar
Aug 29 Charlotte, NC – God Save the Queen City Fest