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4 November 2026 – Book/Spirit Release Badger and Announce Catastrophizer as Brooklyn's Independent Guitar Scene Finds Another Voice
By Editorial Team - November 4, 2026
Summary
Brooklyn four-piece Book/Spirit reveal Badger, the driving first preview of sophomore album CATASTROPHIZER arriving December 1 on Mint 400 Records.
Key Facts
- Brooklyn alternative quartet Book/Spirit announce second album CATASTROPHIZER arriving December 1 on Mint 400 Records.
- Lead single 'Badger' showcases interlocking dual vocals from Pete Ferrari and Mike Susa alongside driving post-punk basslines.
- Follow-up single 'Fusion' scheduled for November 17 ahead of planned UK and European live dates.
- Entities: Book/Spirit, Pete Ferrari, Mike Susa, Micah Evans, Garrett Troy, CATASTROPHIZER, Badger, Mint 400 Records
- Tags: book-spirit, badger, catastrophizer, mint-400-records, indie-rock, post-punk, emo, brooklyn
Brooklyn alternative-rock quartet Book/Spirit have introduced "Badger", the first single from their forthcoming second album CATASTROPHIZER, scheduled for December 1 through Mint 400 Records. The song was released on November 3, with new coverage appearing on November 4. Formed in 2018, the group have developed their sound through a combination of post-punk, second-wave emo and atmospheric alternative guitar music.
Guitarists and vocalists Pete Ferrari and Mike Susa share principal songwriting responsibilities alongside bassist Micah Evans and drummer Garrett Troy. Their collaborative approach allows individual compositions to incorporate contrasting emotional and instrumental ideas without abandoning the band's recognisable identity. "Badger" introduces the forthcoming album through prominent bass arrangements, layered guitars and vocal harmonies that balance heavier instrumentation with more restrained melodic passages.
A second single, "Fusion", is scheduled for November 17 and will explore a slower musical direction influenced by grunge and early-2000s emo. The complete album promises a broader exploration of the band's dark, literary songwriting style. Book/Spirit have also indicated that a European and British tour is planned following the album's release, although specific dates have not been confirmed.
Their development reflects the continuing importance of Brooklyn's independent guitar community, where musicians frequently combine established alternative influences with contemporary songwriting approaches. CATASTROPHIZER is certainly an ambitious album title. Fortunately, the band's willingness to blend emotionally complex lyrics with energetic arrangements suggests that the musical results may be considerably more enjoyable than the name initially implies. Browse evocative underground guitar music in our emo section and find more coverage in our news archive.