Publish Intercourse Nachos are greater than “your second favourite boy band.” Atwood Journal sat down with the group earlier than their Chicago present on The Minor League Tour. Their humorousness, consolation, and compatibility shine of their dwell performances and their music.
Stream: “Stroll Away” – Publish Intercourse Nachos
A Mr. Espresso whirred on the desk.
It was 5 p.m. on a Friday, and the members of Publish Intercourse Nachos had a number of hours to spare earlier than taking part in to a sold-out crowd in Chicago. An excitingly calm power crammed the inexperienced room.
4 out of 5 members had been current: Sammy Elfanbaum, lead vocalist, Chase Mueller, bassist, Mitch Broddon, guitarist, and Hunter Pendleton, drummer. (Keyboardist Kevin Jerez is about to have a child, so Jack Hazel is touring with the band in his place.)
“We’ve all the time had such superb connections with Chicago,” Broddon mentioned. “Now we have pals right here that all the time come out to assist.”
Publish Intercourse Nachos are a Midwestern band by way of and thru. They started on the College of Missouri (Mizzou) and carried out all over the place from home exhibits to festivals. Their present at Backside Lounge on February 28, 2025, was their first Chicago present after Lollapalooza.
“Pricey reader, I simply knocked on wooden.”
It’s protected to say the present was a hit. The band is on The Minor League Tour by way of the tip of April, with a brief competition run at first of summer season.
Publish Intercourse Nachos’ chemistry shines – it’s clear they’re having enjoyable. Their friendship and love of music are the spine of the group. Regardless of figuring out each other for years, they seamlessly make these round them really feel a part of the band too.
Many individuals take pleasure in listening to the “the way you met” story in relationships. When requested about their preliminary impressions of one another, a profound silence crammed the room adopted by stark laughter.
“I believed Mitch [Broddon] was very quiet,” Pendleton mentioned after a second of thought. The others had been fast to agree. “Mitch is now one of many funniest, most outspoken individuals I do know.” He continued, pointing at Elfanbaum and Mueller, “I dislike these two. And I nonetheless do.”
“I’m truthfully offended you mentioned good issues about me and endearingly imply issues about these two,” Broddon replied. He and Elfanbaum met rising up in St. Louis, however he joined Publish Intercourse Nachos when it was ⅗ of what it’s at the moment. “I felt like I used to be becoming a member of a bunch of brothers.”
Elfanbaum regarded up from his spot on the sofa. “Whoa.”
The 4 of them laughed, however all agreed calling them a bunch of brothers was the easiest way to explain their relationship.
“I already knew Chase [Mueller] very well,” Elfanbaum mentioned, “and when Hunter [Pendleton] joined, I used to be like ‘Oh that is nice! We’re going to have somebody sensible within the band.’”
Mueller was fast to second this.
“After which when Mitch [Broddon] joined,” Elfanbaum continued, “I knew it was going to be a right away match.”
“Not for any acquire of data,” Broddon added, “at that time.”
The intimacy of Publish Intercourse Nachos was instant. From rounding out the band – for this tour and at Mizzou – they all the time labored nicely collectively. The group is aware of that sort of relationship is important and beneficial; on tour, they’re spending each second collectively.
“Like somebody walks within the room,” Pendleton mentioned, “and the power suits? That’s uncommon.”
Earlier than Publish Intercourse Nachos turned who they’re at the moment, they cycled by way of completely different members who had been incredible musicians however didn’t match the group personally. It was noticeable to Elfanbaum, Mueller, Broddon, and Pendleton, in addition to their followers.
“Mitch [Broddon] and I used to have horrible chemistry on stage,” Mueller mentioned, the others laughing on the reminiscence. “I feel any person pointed it out, and we actually labored onerous on it.”
At their Chicago present, Mueller and Broddon discovered one another a number of instances. They usually gathered at middle stage alongside Elfanbaum; followers on the barricade had been fast to tug out their telephones and seize the second in an excited shout of lyrics and adrenaline.
They’ve labored on bringing their easy, tight-knit relationship into performances. Their humorousness blended with considerate tales play a task of their songs too. Titles are sometimes intelligent and direct or comically catchy, like “We’re All Dying, Need Some Juice?” or their album ‘Your Second Favourite Boy Band.’
Because the band identified, a few of these titles don’t make the refrain – or any lyric. They’ve enjoyable making music and wish their listeners to have enjoyable too, whether or not they’re dwell or streaming.
“The primary two albums and the third album, we had been actually loosey-goosey with loads of stuff. And it seems that we’ve carried that into the fourth album,” Elfanbaum mentioned, peeling the label off a water bottle.
They launched a single titled “Stroll Away” in January. It was written shortly on “a really outdated keyboard” and reworked with Micah Tawlks, their new producer in Nashville, the place the band relocated after Mizzou.
“That track is principally about going the additional mile for individuals and with the ability to talk nicely by way of the robust instances and the great instances,” Elfanbaum mentioned.
It’s extra somber and melancholier than a majority of their catalog, nevertheless it’s an outstanding piece of music. “Stroll Away” is a single from their fifth album, which they’re engaged on between exhibits and again in Nashville.
The Chicago crowd knew all the track, regardless of it popping out two weeks earlier than the present. In addition they performed the unreleased observe “Supergirl,” which will likely be one other single from their fifth album.
“It’s been an attention-grabbing course the place all the pieces goes,” Broddon mentioned. “It’s slightly bit completely different than what we’ve achieved up to now, however on the similar time catches the identical dance-y vibe that we’ve got.”
The room shifted barely as Elfanbaum and Broddon poured themselves one other cup of espresso, the palms on the analog clock inching nearer to doorways. In a matter of hours, there could be a crowd on the opposite aspect of the wall screaming the phrases to “Espresso.”
Their Midwestern roots have influenced their music, however they had been fast to level out it’s not Midwest Emo.
“It [feels like it was crafted in the grit of the Midwest,” Pendleton said.
“It’s a lot of soul-bearing, unashamed complaining,” Elfanbaum explained. “All Midwesterners feel that.” It’s friendly and blunt.
Post Sex Nachos have never taken themselves too seriously. While it’s their job to make music, it’s also their passion. Capitalizing on your hobbies has become a widely debated topic in the last few years; Post Sex Nachos are a reminder that you can love creating art without sacrificing your basic needs.
“People do much more impactful and serious work than playing in a rock band,” Pendleton said. “So if we’re not out there having fun, what are we doing? We’re just playing fun music.”
“We’re just driving,” Elfanbaum joking added. It’s true—they’re driving themselves across the country for the next 10 weeks or so for The Minor League Tour.
As social media continues to grow, so does its impact on the music industry. Several musicians have expressed added stress or pressure to create music that goes “viral” from industry executives.
While virality has positively impacted some musicians, it does have negative repercussions on the way musicians make music. Post Sex Nachos have yet to go viral but have experienced pressure to do so.
“It’s hard,” Broddon said. “If you put yourselves in their shoes, it’s at least hard not to put that on the table.” Anything could go viral at any moment; the expectation is to post everything.
The downside is that artists risk putting energy into their online presence that could be put into their art. Post Sex Nachos understand this is the reality of the industry, so their social media reflect their bond – as friends and as bandmates – rather than 5-second clips of their catchiest chorus.
Oftentimes when songs go viral, it’s obvious they were made for TikTok. The best part of the song is the 15 seconds that got billions of views; the other three minutes turn listeners away from the rest of an the artist’s discography.
Post Sex Nachos have followed the most “traditional” trajectory of a band. Their growth has been steady over the last few years, allowing them to truly connect with their fans regardless of if the venue fills 300 or 3,000 people.
“There’s still so much value in playing live and playing live well,” Mueller said.
Instead of playing a sold-out crowd for one viral song, Post Sex Nachos would rather play a sold-out crowd for an audience that appreciates their artistry. In Chicago, they’ve upgraded their venue for each performance and gained a new following after every show. The group continues to polish their sound to be better for themselves and their audience.
What can fans expect on The Minor League Tour? “Baseball,” Elfanbaum quickly said.
It’s true.
Pendleton added, “We play a full baseball game on the stage. There’s no music.”
Post Sex Nachos kept the baseball theme alive during the show. Between their customized “Nachos” jerseys and singing “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” at the show’s “7th inning stretch,” the band embraced the tour’s theme.
“You ever heard of the Savannah Bananas?” Elfanbaum asked.
“It’s basically that,” Pendleton answered, “of music.”
Post Sex Nachos are there to participate in the whole show. Where many musicians hide out in the green room before their set, Post Sex Nachos were at the merch table catching up with friends and fans or dancing in the crowd until minutes before they needed to be on stage.
“We don’t want to be unapproachable,” Broddon said. “Part of this is meeting people and making fans, and taking pictures with people, to see them at the next show.”
“It’s so hard to get people out to a rock show, you know?” Mueller added. “Getting people to go to any live concert is really difficult now, so I think that we would be fools to not go and thank everybody.”
Their setlist consisted of throwbacks and new songs – including “Walk Away” – amongst lots of interactions with the crowd and production value. They also covered “Messy” by Lola Young with a Post Sex Nachos twist.
“It’s definitely more of a show than we’ve put on in the past,” Pendleton said. “We were really intentional about people feeling like they came and saw a show, not just a band playing music.”
From playing college parties to selling out shows across the country, Post Sex Nachos are dedicated to their craft and to each other.
Each member had their moment to shine on stage and stayed at the merch table hours after to talk with fans. Post Sex Nachos truly embody what it means to be a band.
They left the stage to “Go Cubs Go,” sticking with the baseball theme and bringing something special to the Chicago fans.
Of The Minor League Tour, Post Sex Nachos says:
- “We’re taking a big swing with this one.”
- “We’re going to hit it out of the park.”
- “So far, this tour has been a home run.”
- “You can’t always bat 1,000.”
“Any others?” Mueller asked through laughter.
“I think we should stop that,” Broddon said, rising from his seat.
What would Post Sex Nachos like Atwood Magazine to know? “We’re just glad to be able to step up to the plate,” Elfanbaum said.
Listen to Post Sex Nachos here, and stay updated on Instagram and TikTok. Get tickets to The Minor League Tour here.
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