Chicago indie rock duo Pulsars released one self-titled album before disbanding, with Rolling Stone later praising the debut as one of the 40 Greatest One-Album Wonders and Trouser Press calling it “one of the singular musical accomplishments of the ’90s…a science fair version of Pet Sounds for the computer age.”

 

Pulsars leader Dave Trumfio (vocals, guitar, synths, production) grew up playing music with his younger brother Harry (drums, synths) in their parent’s suburban Chicago basement. Dave eventually became an established producer and studio owner while continuing to work on his own compositions. A single afternoon recording session led to a set of nine demos, and within weeks the band was opening for Oasis and being courted by a dozen labels. They finally signed with Almo Sounds, a new label begun by A&M founders Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss and distributed by Geffen. International tours followed, but the band’s momentum was cut short when the label folded unexpectedly.

 

In 2021 Pulsars re-emerged with Lost Transmissions, a collection of unheard songs and alternate versions of previously released tracks. They are now finally able to announce the reissue of their debut album PULSARS - for the first time on vinyl - in its original form, with the ominous original cover art and including edgier early mixes of some tracks. The reissue will appear in early autumn 2024, with tour dates to follow.