RIP Dunes has excitedly unveiled their inaugural self-titled album, set for release on March 1st. This fresh endeavor is helmed by Matthew Iwanusa of Caveman, a renowned indie group from NYC in the 2010s, remembered for their NPR Tiny Desk Concert, FADER GEN F feature, and Stereogum Progress Report. Caveman gained acclaim touring globally with acts like The War On Drugs, Jeff Tweedy, Ra Ra Riot, Built to Spill, and Frightened Rabbit. RIP Dunes teased a few singles in 2023, and only last week, the upcoming LP was officially announced.
With RIP Dunes, Iwanusa embarks on a new musical journey, drawing inspiration from Echo and the Bunnymen, The Church, and The Cure. The album’s tracks are richly textured, blending a relaxed vibe with a hint of restless energy, creating an ideal soundtrack for the warm, expectant days of spring just ahead.
Among the standout tracks are “In Real Life,” a charming early single, the distinctly twangy “Part Of Me” (available at the album link below), and the recently released lead single “I Dare,” accompanied by a video from Haoyan of America.