Penny Beverly on Netflix, dating in LA, and the influence of Portugal. The Man

Penny Beverly recently landed a song in Netflix’s “Black Rabbit” (starring Jude Law & Jason Bateman). Lead singer Duncan MacEachern explains the sync path and how things were quiet during the strikes, but the recent placement suddenly multiplied the bands exposure significantly.Duncan digs into DIY marketing: the TikTok push around the placement, the creative team behind their visuals  and the “Act Natural” cover concept—leaning into the awkwardness of “acting natural” for social media. On day-to-day socials, guitarist Shane and his partner Emmy steer strategy; the band tries to treat content as part of the art, not a chore.Musically, they cover influences and direction: a blend of indie/alt with danceable, R&B-tinted production (think hooks, 120–150 BPM, positive energy—designed to be sync-friendly). Reference points they admire include Portugal. The Man, MGMT, and Gorillaz; They talk collaborators—Gilligan Moss and Love Language in NYC—and how the Black Rabbit momentum reshuffled release plans. There’s some life-in-LA color: a chaotic date and a sucker-punch. Duncan also shares the origin behind the name Penny Beverly.Songs in this episode:Laugh At YouJump InU & IWaitingLiminalIntroduction music Blood Sugar Blues by former First Spin guest, Drew White.If you enjoyed this episode, it’d mean a lot if you left a quick review—it's one of the best ways to help new listeners find the show.And if you want to hear more artists worth your time, follow First Spin on social:📱 TikTok📸 InstagramOfficial Spin Podcast Spotify PlaylistOfficial Spin Podcast Apple PlaylistThanks for listening—see you next week.