**Astrachan’s ‘Cleaner than Clean’ Tour: An Indie Rock Journey Across the US**

Prepare for an unforgettable musical experience as Astrachan, the solo project and surname of curly-haired indie rock sensation Ben Astrachan, hits the road this August and September. Known for his unique blend of starry-eyed lo-fi folk rock, Ben Astrachan, a self-taught analog tapehead, crafts his special sound in the candlelit haze of Puccini’s Studio—his basement bedroom/workspace named after his beloved cat—on Chicago’s northwest side.

Drawing inspiration from old masters like Cat Stevens and George Harrison, while threading modern indie sounds akin to Hovvdy and MJ Lenderman, Astrachan’s short-and-sweet psych-inflected tunes are at once accessible and strange. With his golden voice, polytechnic abilities, and good-natured boyish charm, Astrachan brightens stages across Chicago and beyond.

This tour supports the forthcoming LP, “Cleaner than Clean,” a self-produced, noisy upbeat rock-and-roll affair recorded directly to tape in Puccini’s Studio. Set for release on Happen Twice in September, this album promises to be a banger, capturing the essence of Astrachan’s innovative sound.

Join Astrachan on this sonic journey:

– **August 3rd:** Albany, WI – Postock Music Festival
– **August 20th:** Columbus, OH – Victory Bar
– **August 21st:** Nashville, TN – Betty’s Grill
– **August 25th:** Washington DC – The Pocket
– **August 28th:** Philadelphia, PA – Mini Mart
– **August 29th:** Brooklyn, NY – Rubulad
– **August 30th:** Boston, MA – The Lilypad
– **August 31st:** Burlington, VT – Radio Bean
– **September 1st:** West Hartford, CT – House Show
– **September 14th:** Chicago, IL – The Hideout ‘Album Release Show’

Don’t miss the chance to experience Astrachan live, as he brings his captivating music and charming stage presence to a city near you. Get ready for a tour that promises to be as unique and memorable as the artist himself.