After the demise of Drive Like Jehu and then Hot Snakes, the bands’ main man Rick Froberg has launched yet another project, Obits, who have recently inked a deal Sub Pop. Froberg’s latest New York-based rock outfit are also in midst of recording their debut, which, according to Billboard, is expected to hit sometime early next spring.Along with Froberg, Obits features guitarist Sohrab Habibion (formerly of Washington, D.C. act Edsel), bassist Greg Simpson and Scott Gursky on the skins. All are reportedly working with Girls Against Boys' Eli Janney and Geoff Sanoff on the group’s as-yet-untitled first album, which is currently being recorded at Brooklyn's Seaside Lounge studio.
