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<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Ohio rock band </span><b><a href="https://linktr.ee/neonstraightjackets">Neon Straightjackets</a></b> <span style="font-weight: 400">bring their take on classic punk and grunge with their debut LP release, </span><b><i><a href="https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/neonstraightjackets/7canned-2">Ex-Girlfriends And Ecstasy</a></i></b><span style="font-weight: 400">, out now across streaming services. The self-driven project puts their creative ideas and passions together into one explosive rock record. In support of </span><b><i>Ex-Girlfriends And Ecstasy</i></b><span style="font-weight: 400">, </span><b>Neon Straightjackets </b><span style="font-weight: 400">will also be embarking on a spring tour hitting various cities across the midwest ; — fans can see tour dates </span><span style="font-weight: 400"><a href="https://linktr.ee/neonstraightjackets">here</a></span><span style="font-weight: 400">. ;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">The album as a whole depicts itself as a catalog detailing relationships and various experiences in life. With a central theme of heartache and loss</span><b>, Neon Straightjackets</b><span style="font-weight: 400">’ DIY-backed music has been resonating with fans since the release of their debut single </span><b>“<a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/42Xf9ZDvzziF34jb3VqGB8">$#!7CANNED</a></b><span style="font-weight: 400">.” Tracks like </span><b>“HEAVY”</b><span style="font-weight: 400"> continue with the theme of a blossoming crush, while “</span><b>STARGAZING</b><span style="font-weight: 400">”</span> <span style="font-weight: 400">details the challenges associated with young adulthood. </span><b><i>Ex-Girlfriends And Ecstasy</i></b><span style="font-weight: 400"> also highlights more meaningful and signifigant relationships, as seen in the song </span><b>“See You Soon”</b><span style="font-weight: 400"> which was written for lead vocalist </span><b>Larry Stahl</b><span style="font-weight: 400">’s grandmother. ;</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Although the album hits heavily musically, it was created with these personal motifs in mind. </span><b><i>Ex-Girlfriends and Ecstasy</i></b><span style="font-weight: 400"> takes the listener on a trip with a unique take on alternative that will leave you wanting more. ;</span></p>
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<blockquote><p><span style="font-weight: 400"><i>&#8220;We are looking forward to releasing our first official venture into music. This album was created from very personal experiences and we can&#8217;t wait for everyone to hear it.&#8221;</i></span><span style="font-weight: 400"> &#8211; </span><b>Neon Straightjackets</b></p>
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<p><b><a href="https://linktr.ee/neonstraightjackets">Neon Straightjackets</a></b><span style="font-weight: 400"> is an alternative/punk rock band with shades of the 90’s Seattle grunge sound stemming from Paulding County in northwest Ohio. The band in its current iteration consists of </span><b>Larry Stahl </b><span style="font-weight: 400">on main vocals and guitar, </span><b>Johnny Hopkins</b><span style="font-weight: 400"> also on guitar, </span><b>Mikey Cramer</b><span style="font-weight: 400"> on vocals and bass guitar, and </span><b>Colton Lloyd</b><span style="font-weight: 400"> on vocals and drums. Since their humble beginning, the band has proven their place in the alternative scene. They have had features in Whatzup Magazine, as well as ALT 102.3&#8217;s Homegrown Spotlight Showcase in Fort Wayne, Indiana. ;</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Check out Neon Straightjackets’ explosive new album, </span><b><i><a href="https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/neonstraightjackets/7canned-2">Ex-Girlfriends And Ecstasy</a>,</i></b><span style="font-weight: 400"> available now across all streaming platforms. Make sure to catch the band in a city nea you on their Spring/Summer tour. ;</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center"><b>2023 SPRING/SUMMER TOUR DATES:</b></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">April 1st &#8211; Fort Wayne, Indiana @ Studio Boogaloo</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">April 7th &#8211; Fort Wayne, Indiana @ The Ruin</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">April 8th &#8211; Cleveland, Ohio @ The Medieval Pub</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">April 14th &#8211; Antwerp, Ohio @ Hop’s Place</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">April 15th &#8211; Columbus, Ohio @ Donato’s Basement</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">April 21st &#8211; Athens, Ohio @ The Smiling Skull ;</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">April 22nd &#8211; Lima, Ohio @ Groamy’s CDs and Tapes</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">May 5th &#8211; Munice, Indiana @ Nine O’Nine</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">May 6th &#8211; ; Fort Wayne, Indiana @ O’Sullivans</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">May 7th &#8211; Lima, Ohio @ Legacy Ink</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">May 27th &#8211; Ypsilanti, Michigan @ The Regal Beagle</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">June 17 &#8211; Paulding, Ohio @ Paulding County Fair ;</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">June 23rd &#8211; Antwerp, Ohio @ Studio 211</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">June 24th &#8211; Toledo, Ohio @ The Ottawa Tavern</span></p>

Neon Straightjackets Release Explosive Alternative Debut, Ex-Girlfriends And Ecstasy LP
By Jenna Dunlap