Library Card

Rotterdam's Library Card today release their highly anticipated debut EP 'Nothing, Interesting', out 15th March via AT EASE. 

Expressive yet thoughtful, abrasive yet melodious, explosive yet introvert; Library Card are a band of contrasts. The band's debut EP 'Nothing, Interesting' restlessly fluctuates from angular post-punk to beguiling post-rock and fast-paced garage, produced and mixed by Daan Duurland (Personal Trainer) and recorded at Katzwijm Studio, Voorhout in the Netherlands.

'Nothing, Interesting' arrives today amidst a string of much-hyped showcases at SXSW this week, having built a reputation for their enthralling live performances following highly impressive outings at Dutch festivals including Eurosonic, Le Guess Who?, Hit The City, amongst others.

The band's debut EP features the previously released singles "Well, Actually" - an irate 'love letter to patriarchy', a treatise on the complexities of grief on "For The World Is Hollow" and the erratic, pummelling "Cognitive Dissonance", as well 3 further previously unheard tracks.

Even in a city that’s known for its wayward guitar music, Library Card have swiftly become a standout. Spearheaded by Lot van Teylingen, whose spoken word alternates between sardonic and sincere in a matter of seconds, Library Card leave room for their respective band members to showcase themselves equally, from Emre Karayalçin’s unorthodox eye-catching rhythms to Kat Kalkman’s driving bass lines and Mitchell Quitz’s seemingly shape-shifting guitar performances.

Of the band's debut EP, Lot Van Teylingen said: “'Nothing, Interesting' explores themes of love and loss - often intertwined with a growing fear of not being able to keep up with the world as we know it. However, in this process it’s essential to embrace the absurdity of existence, and not take it too seriously.”

More about: Library Card
 

Library Card formed in the summer of 2021, drawing inspiration from Detroit post-punks Protomartyr, cult Glaswegian art-rockers Life Without Buildings and the poetry of Anne Clark - to name but three of their eclectic influences - it's not too far-fetched to suggest that the uncertain period of time in which they formed has intrinsically latched itself to the band’s urgent, propulsive songwriting.

A tight-knit unit of four entirely different characters, to call each of Library Card's band members a cog in a machine would do a disservice to Library Card's humane outlook on what being in a band means, but it’s simply impossible to elevate one element of their spellbinding songs above another.

The band's live show has seen their stocks rise quicker than most. Within months of their debut live performance, the band were invited to support Sports Team in a 2000 capacity hall in Utrecht. Since then, Library Card have broadened their horizons playing shows across Europe in Germany, France, Austria and the Czech Republic, played the closing set at Rotterdam’s infamous showcase festival Left of the Dial and supporting other notable acts including Osees, Just Mustard and Kills Birds, as well as playing numerous tastemaker festival slots alongside Jockstrap, DEADLETTER, A Place To Bury Strangers, The Beths and cumgirl8 to name but a few.

Gaining momentum in recent months, Library Card have become one of the most talked about new Dutch bands; named Dutch artists to watch in 2024 by newspaper De Volkskrant, radio station KINK and 3VOOR12 on 3FM - recently filming a full live session for 3VOOR12, viewable here.

Library Card's's music has also seen early co-signs from international publications including NME Magazine, The Line Of Best Fit, So Young Magazine, DIY Magazine, Beats Per Minute, God Is In The TV, Overblown Magazine, When The Horn Blows, Far Out Magazine, Wax Music, as well as key Spotify editorial support with playlist additions to melomania, New Alternative & more.

Library Card's debut EP 'Nothing, Interesting' is out now via AT EASE. 

Library Card are: Lot van Teylingen (they/them) - vocals, Mitchell Quitz (he/him) - guitar, Kat Kalkman (they/them) - bass, Emre Karayalçin (they/them) - drums