Julia & The Squeezettes

On their latest 7”, Lync’s original version of “Cue Cards” is paired with a cover by Julia & The Squeezettes—a Suicide Squeeze-centric all-star line-up featuring Julia Kugel of The Coathangers and Julia, Julia, Staz Lindes of The Paranoyds, Bonnie Bloomgarden of Death Valley Girls, and Rikki Styxx. On their rendition, Julia & The Squeezettes excise the half-time distorted bombast of the original in favor of up-tempo minimalist pop. Guitars are reduced to a few choice phrases, putting the song’s luring vocals and lyrical charms at the forefront. Paired with the tasteful yet propulsive rhythm section, this new approach to “Cue Cards” demonstrates the timeless songwriting of Lync while simultaneously showcasing the creative vision, timbral aptitude, and resourceful production savvy of four contemporary artists in the ongoing lineage of American indie rock. The cover was produced by Julia Kugel and recorded at COMA Studios in Long Beach, CA. Suicide Squeeze is proud to release these two versions of “Cue Cards” to the world on a pressing of 500 Ocean Blue-colored vinyl 7” singles on February 14, 2025.