Premiere: Bec Lauder & The Noise “Tease Me”
feature written by Beau Croxton
Bec Lauder & The Noise reflect on New York City on their anthemic new single “Tease Me”. It’s their final single before their album The Vessel drops tomorrow, September 12th.
NYC’s Bec Lauder has been making some serious waves since her debut EP in 2023— She has performed 75 shows in the last year with her band, The Noise (which consists of Lauder, guitarist Soph Shreds and drummer Maggie Bishop). Bec is the first signee to Syd Butler’s new label Killphonic, and she’s been covered in SPIN and Alt Citizen among other publications. Last but not least— Bec Lauder and the Noise have been announced to support Cage The Elephant on tour this Fall in Philadelphia and Washington DC.
Bec Lauder & The Noise are set to release their new album, The Vessel, tomorrow September 12th. The album is a love letter to the youth of the world, and it is meant to provide blissful escapism. On the album title, Lauder said: “When I’m performing, I have to feel the music — that’s the only way I know how to transfer that energy to the crowd,” she explains. “If I don’t lose myself in the moment, it feels fake. I’m a vessel, and the only way this works is if I let the music take over. When I hit the stage, it’s full-body improv — no shame, no filter. Just pure instinct.”
The final single for the record, “Tease Me”, premiers today on Occult Magazine. It opens with beautiful, ethereal droning and revolves around a classic-sounding bass motif that could fit nicely on an early 2000’s Strokes-adjacent record. Lauder paints New York City as a buffet of moving pictures, inspiration and stories— and dubs the city as a carnival, a magazine, and an art gallery. It's a slow burner that builds into a huge, crunchy and anthemic chorus that’s truly radio-ready. This catchy track is prime for singing along passionately into your hairbrush while you do karaoke in your bedroom mirror, or perfect for a sing-along during a pre-game for an exciting Saturday night out on the town with your best friends. In the “Tease Me” video, Bec Lauder gets a solid opportunity to rock out, and to be a “vessel” while she exudes the vibes of the lyrics– all in one take.
“Tease Me” is an cathartic, indie-rock anthem that would have totally popped off in the early noughties — but with the recent indie sleaze revival nowadays, who’s to say it shouldn’t pop off right now ?
Check out the “Tease Me” premiere below, and catch our Q&A with Bec Lauder under the video. Be sure to spin the full album, The Vessel, tomorrow.
Q&A
OCCULT: What does the track “Tease Me” mean to you, and how did it come together?
BEC LAUDER: “Tease Me” came together very fast, it was an instant hit with our friends and loved ones - that’s how we knew it was so special. The song is full of my commentary on “the city”, my home in NYC…the good, the bad and the in-between with a beautiful conclusion of “Whatever, let’s just dance”.
What do you hope folks take away from your new album “The Vessel”?
BEC: I hope they connect to the songs, we have poured our hearts and souls into every song. At least one!! I really do think there’s a little something for everyone in it.
How excited are you for the Cage the Elephant dates in Philly and DC ?
BEC: Cage the Elephant has been one of my favorite bands since I was 12 , and to play with them in my hometown, Philly, will be a very special moment for me personally. We are all so excited and have been working on a killer set for everyone.
How do you plan to celebrate the album release?
The night of— we’ll be with our close friends celebrating at our favorite local bar. The official release party will be September 18th at FNT boxing, where we’ll be celebrating and performing in the ring with support from The Dutch Kills and some sparring female boxers!! It’s going to be a free show with RSVP and we’re stoked for it.
The Vessel by Bec Lauder & The Noise is out everywhere tomorrow— September 12th.