Alexander Laurence's Blog, page 1721
January 24, 2018
More Circuit des Yeux US and EU Dates!
BLOWING CIRCUITS WORLDWIDE
Seeing Circuit des Yeux perform is believing! While
Reaching For Indigo
is as formidable an LP as you'll hear anytime soon, seeing the songs played live directs laser beams straight to your brain's vibrating core. With a backing band full of talented musicians (Cooper Crain, Tyler Damon and Andrew Scott Young) along for the ride, Haley Fohr's CdY are currently on the road showcasing the album in a light more transcendent than even repeated listenings on your turntable can offer. The hot tip we're happy to transmit today is that Haley and co. will continue to take this show on the road deep into 2018, with more U.S.A. dates coming in April and a whole slew of European adventures - some coming soon (for which this serves as reminder) - and some coming later, just announced!
While the community ethos of a full band performance absolutely strengthens the message, Haley Fohr's voice, a four-octave howling range, manages to stand taller than one could possibly imagine when witnessed live - enough to stop the heart and temporarily pause blood flow. Attendance is mandatory should you wish to participate in the psychic pulse: a Circuit des Yeux touris not to be ignored, so stamp your planners and we'll see you at the shows below (defibrillator in tow)!US TOUR
1/24 at Mississippi Studios in Portland, OR1/25 at The Olympic in Boise, ID1/26 at Diabolical Records in Salt Lake City, UT1/27 at Larimer Lounge in Denver, CO1/29 at LBX in Phoenix, AZ4/6 at University of Wisconsin in Madison, WI4/7 at Zanzabar in Louisville, KY4/9 at Duke's Coffehouse in Durham, NC4/10 at The Mothlight in Asheville, NC4/11 at The Pilot Light in Knoxville, TN4/12 at The Blockhouse in Bloomington, IN4/14 at Marfa Myths in Marfa, TX EUROPEAN DATES 6/2 at Festival Antigel in Geneva, CH7/2 at One of a Million Festival in Baden, CH8/2 at Karlstorbahnhof in Heidelberg, DE9/2 at Kantine am Berghain in Berlin, DE10/2 at Vinterjazz in Copenhagen, DK12/2 at Galerie Vorn und Oben in Eupen, BE13/2 at ACCA in Brighton, UK14/2 at The Lexington in London, UK15/2 at Vooruit in Gent, BE16/2 at Espace B in Paris, FR17/2 at Worm in Rotterdam, NL19/2 at The Rest is Noise in Amsterdam, NL20/2 at Gewolbe in Cologne, DE21/2 at Rotondes in Luxembourg, LU 25/4 at Centro Cultural Manuel Benito Moliner in Huesca, ES26/4 at Sala 0 in Madrid, ES27/4 at MAC Museum in A Coruna, ES28/4 at Auditorio de Espinho in Espinho, PT29/4 at ZDB in Lisbon, PT1/5 at La [2] de Apolo in Barcelona, ES4/5 at Kammerspiele in Munich, DE5/5-6/6 at Donaufestival in Krems, AT7/5 at Trafo in Jena, DE13/5 at National Concert Hall in Dublin, IE14/5 at Mono in Glasgow, UK 15/5 at Soup Kitchen in Manchester, UKCircuit des Yeux Online: Drag City- http://www.dragcity.com/artists/circuit-des-yeux
Order-http://www.dragcity.com/products/reaching-for-indigo
Bandcamp-https://circuitdesyeux.bandcamp.com/album/reaching-for-indigoiTunes- http://itunes.apple.com/album/id1264016548Official Site-http://circuitdesyeux.com/
Seeing Circuit des Yeux perform is believing! While
Reaching For Indigo
is as formidable an LP as you'll hear anytime soon, seeing the songs played live directs laser beams straight to your brain's vibrating core. With a backing band full of talented musicians (Cooper Crain, Tyler Damon and Andrew Scott Young) along for the ride, Haley Fohr's CdY are currently on the road showcasing the album in a light more transcendent than even repeated listenings on your turntable can offer. The hot tip we're happy to transmit today is that Haley and co. will continue to take this show on the road deep into 2018, with more U.S.A. dates coming in April and a whole slew of European adventures - some coming soon (for which this serves as reminder) - and some coming later, just announced!While the community ethos of a full band performance absolutely strengthens the message, Haley Fohr's voice, a four-octave howling range, manages to stand taller than one could possibly imagine when witnessed live - enough to stop the heart and temporarily pause blood flow. Attendance is mandatory should you wish to participate in the psychic pulse: a Circuit des Yeux touris not to be ignored, so stamp your planners and we'll see you at the shows below (defibrillator in tow)!
US TOUR 1/24 at Mississippi Studios in Portland, OR1/25 at The Olympic in Boise, ID1/26 at Diabolical Records in Salt Lake City, UT1/27 at Larimer Lounge in Denver, CO1/29 at LBX in Phoenix, AZ4/6 at University of Wisconsin in Madison, WI4/7 at Zanzabar in Louisville, KY4/9 at Duke's Coffehouse in Durham, NC4/10 at The Mothlight in Asheville, NC4/11 at The Pilot Light in Knoxville, TN4/12 at The Blockhouse in Bloomington, IN4/14 at Marfa Myths in Marfa, TX EUROPEAN DATES 6/2 at Festival Antigel in Geneva, CH7/2 at One of a Million Festival in Baden, CH8/2 at Karlstorbahnhof in Heidelberg, DE9/2 at Kantine am Berghain in Berlin, DE10/2 at Vinterjazz in Copenhagen, DK12/2 at Galerie Vorn und Oben in Eupen, BE13/2 at ACCA in Brighton, UK14/2 at The Lexington in London, UK15/2 at Vooruit in Gent, BE16/2 at Espace B in Paris, FR17/2 at Worm in Rotterdam, NL19/2 at The Rest is Noise in Amsterdam, NL20/2 at Gewolbe in Cologne, DE21/2 at Rotondes in Luxembourg, LU 25/4 at Centro Cultural Manuel Benito Moliner in Huesca, ES26/4 at Sala 0 in Madrid, ES27/4 at MAC Museum in A Coruna, ES28/4 at Auditorio de Espinho in Espinho, PT29/4 at ZDB in Lisbon, PT1/5 at La [2] de Apolo in Barcelona, ES4/5 at Kammerspiele in Munich, DE5/5-6/6 at Donaufestival in Krems, AT7/5 at Trafo in Jena, DE13/5 at National Concert Hall in Dublin, IE14/5 at Mono in Glasgow, UK 15/5 at Soup Kitchen in Manchester, UK
Circuit des Yeux Online: Drag City- http://www.dragcity.com/artists/circuit-des-yeuxOrder-http://www.dragcity.com/products/reaching-for-indigo
Bandcamp-https://circuitdesyeux.bandcamp.com/album/reaching-for-indigoiTunes- http://itunes.apple.com/album/id1264016548Official Site-http://circuitdesyeux.com/
Greta Van Fleet: 2018 Tour Dates, Recording Debut Album
GRETA VAN FLEET ANNOUNCES INITIAL NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES FOR 2018With Five Dates Already Sold Out, U.S. Trek Starts April 13 at CoachellaBand Has Started Recording its Debut Full-Length Album"10 New Artists You Need to Know"
IN THE STUDIO: Jake Kiszka, Josh Kiszka, Danny Wagner, Sam Kiszka
Photo credit: Christopher Bjornberg
LOS ANGELES, CA - January 24, 2018 -- Greta Van Fleet, who took the 2017 music scene by storm with its dynamic rock 'n' roll debut single "Highway Tune" claiming the #1 spot at Rock Radio for five consecutive weeks, amassing 10-million-plus Spotify plays and 6.8-million YouTube views in 2017 alone, selling out every single one of its headline dates in advance, and being named Loudwire's "Best New Artist," will kick off its 2018 tour schedule at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on Friday, April 13. The band's itinerary will include a slew of other major outdoor music festivals as well as headline dates that will see them playing to larger-capacity venues and multiple nights in some cities. Five of the dates - Houston, Dallas, Nashville and two nights in Detroit - went on sale last week and all sold out in under 15-minutes. Tickets for Greta Van Fleet's headline dates for this leg go on sale to the public this Friday, January 26; log on to www.gretavanfleet.com for all ticket purchasing info.
"We love making music and we love playing shows, but we never expected anything like the attention we've been getting," said bassist Sam Kiszka. "We are truly humbled by the response we've gotten, and are very excited to get back on the road and play for our fans."
Prior to the tour, the Frankenmuth, MI-based Greta Van Fleet - 21-year old vocalist Josh Kiszka, brothers Jake (guitar, also 21) and Sam (bass, keys, 18), and longtime family friend Danny Wagner (drums, also 18) - are spending January and February recording its debut full-length album anticipated to be released late Spring/early Summer (Lava/Republic Records). The album will be recorded in Nashville and Detroit and produced by Al Sutton and Marlon Young, the duo that helmed the band's critically-acclaimed, chart-topping/breakout EP Black Smoke Rising (4/21/17) and the follow up From The Fires double EP (11/10/17). For the album, the band has an archive of songs written over the past few years as well as brand new material penned late last year when they spent a week in the Tennessee woods. So, fans can look forward to the next evolution of, as Revolver magazine put it, Greta Van Fleet's "high-octane, soul-and R&B-influenced riff rock."
"Each of us has his own set of influences so that brings a great diversity to the music we make," said Jake. "Every one of our songs has its own unique complexities and we'd like for the full album to showcase that diversity, let people see what we can really do."
With many more dates to be confirmed, Greta Van Fleet's initial 2018 tour itinerary is as follows:
APRIL13 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Indio, CA20 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Indio, CA29 Welcome to Rockville Festival, Jacksonville, FL
MAY 1 House of Blues Houston, Houston, TX SOLD OUT 2 House of Blues Dallas, Dallas, TX SOLD OUT 3 Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheatre, Austin, TX* 5 Shaky Knees Music Festival, Atlanta, GA 6 Carolina Rebellion, Concord, NC 9 Rams Head Live, Baltimore, MD*11 Starland Ballroom, Sayreville, NJ*12 Electric Factory, Philadelphia, PA*14 Marathon Music Works, Nashville, TN*16 Marathon Music Works, Nashville, TN SOLD OUT18 Rock On The Range Festival, Columbus OH20 Hangout Music Festival, Gulf Shores, AL22 The Fillmore Detroit, Detroit, MI SOLD OUT23 The Fillmore Detroit, Detroit, MI SOLD OUT25 The Fillmore Detroit, Detroit, MI*
JULY27 Floydfest, Floyd, VA
* headline shows, on sale Friday, January 26
IN THE STUDIO: Jake Kiszka, Josh Kiszka, Danny Wagner, Sam KiszkaPhoto credit: Christopher Bjornberg
LOS ANGELES, CA - January 24, 2018 -- Greta Van Fleet, who took the 2017 music scene by storm with its dynamic rock 'n' roll debut single "Highway Tune" claiming the #1 spot at Rock Radio for five consecutive weeks, amassing 10-million-plus Spotify plays and 6.8-million YouTube views in 2017 alone, selling out every single one of its headline dates in advance, and being named Loudwire's "Best New Artist," will kick off its 2018 tour schedule at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on Friday, April 13. The band's itinerary will include a slew of other major outdoor music festivals as well as headline dates that will see them playing to larger-capacity venues and multiple nights in some cities. Five of the dates - Houston, Dallas, Nashville and two nights in Detroit - went on sale last week and all sold out in under 15-minutes. Tickets for Greta Van Fleet's headline dates for this leg go on sale to the public this Friday, January 26; log on to www.gretavanfleet.com for all ticket purchasing info.
"We love making music and we love playing shows, but we never expected anything like the attention we've been getting," said bassist Sam Kiszka. "We are truly humbled by the response we've gotten, and are very excited to get back on the road and play for our fans."
Prior to the tour, the Frankenmuth, MI-based Greta Van Fleet - 21-year old vocalist Josh Kiszka, brothers Jake (guitar, also 21) and Sam (bass, keys, 18), and longtime family friend Danny Wagner (drums, also 18) - are spending January and February recording its debut full-length album anticipated to be released late Spring/early Summer (Lava/Republic Records). The album will be recorded in Nashville and Detroit and produced by Al Sutton and Marlon Young, the duo that helmed the band's critically-acclaimed, chart-topping/breakout EP Black Smoke Rising (4/21/17) and the follow up From The Fires double EP (11/10/17). For the album, the band has an archive of songs written over the past few years as well as brand new material penned late last year when they spent a week in the Tennessee woods. So, fans can look forward to the next evolution of, as Revolver magazine put it, Greta Van Fleet's "high-octane, soul-and R&B-influenced riff rock."
"Each of us has his own set of influences so that brings a great diversity to the music we make," said Jake. "Every one of our songs has its own unique complexities and we'd like for the full album to showcase that diversity, let people see what we can really do."
With many more dates to be confirmed, Greta Van Fleet's initial 2018 tour itinerary is as follows:
APRIL13 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Indio, CA20 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Indio, CA29 Welcome to Rockville Festival, Jacksonville, FL
MAY 1 House of Blues Houston, Houston, TX SOLD OUT 2 House of Blues Dallas, Dallas, TX SOLD OUT 3 Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheatre, Austin, TX* 5 Shaky Knees Music Festival, Atlanta, GA 6 Carolina Rebellion, Concord, NC 9 Rams Head Live, Baltimore, MD*11 Starland Ballroom, Sayreville, NJ*12 Electric Factory, Philadelphia, PA*14 Marathon Music Works, Nashville, TN*16 Marathon Music Works, Nashville, TN SOLD OUT18 Rock On The Range Festival, Columbus OH20 Hangout Music Festival, Gulf Shores, AL22 The Fillmore Detroit, Detroit, MI SOLD OUT23 The Fillmore Detroit, Detroit, MI SOLD OUT25 The Fillmore Detroit, Detroit, MI*
JULY27 Floydfest, Floyd, VA
* headline shows, on sale Friday, January 26
THE ACES ANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUM WHEN MY HEART FELT VOLCANIC
THE ACES ANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUM WHEN MY HEART FELT VOLCANIC
HEAR NEW SONG ‘FAKE NICE’ FIRST AT V MAGAZINE
(January 24, 2018)- Utah quartet The Aces are excited to announce the release of their much anticipated debut album, When My Heart Felt Volcanic. Serving as a follow up to 2017’s critically acclaimed I Don’t Like Being Honest EP, the album will be made available everywhere on April 6, 2018. Today, fans can hear a brand new song off When My Heart Felt Volcanic called ‘Fake Nice.’ Stream it at V Magazine or purchase it below.
“Fake Nice is a favorite off the album and representative of a funkier side of our sound,” notes the band. "We wrote it about being from a smaller town and experiencing living in a big city for the first time while trying to navigate all the new personalities that come along with that."
In preparation for the release of When My Heart Felt Volcanic The Aces will be hitting the road with COIN on February 1st for a full US tour wrapping up on March 17th. After a very short break, The Aces will hop across the pond for a run of headline dates throughout the UK and Europe. A full list of dates can be found below.
I Don’t Like Being Honest was released last June and quickly garnered much attention from the press. The band was named an Artist To Watch in 2017 by Earmilk , Idolator , and PAPER Mag to name a few. They were also a featured artist in the Youth Issue for Paper Mag , a Nylon Band Crush, and a Weekly Discovery artist for American Songwriter , a Drop artist for Refinery29 and were named a Rising Style Influencer from The Hollywood Reporter . Additionally they received stamps of approval from NPR , NOISEY and FADER .
The Aces spent 2017 on the road with a SOLD OUT headline show at The Mercury Lounge and shared the stage with the likes of Joywave and Portugal. The Man. Their single ‘Stuck’ landed them in the Top 40 on Alternative Radio charts and a feature as Billboard’s Chart Breaker artist in the December 2017 issue and a Billboard 2018 Artist To Watch .
Stay tuned for more news about When My Heart Felt Volcanic.
Listen on Spotify: https://ffm.to/fakenice/spotify
Listen on iTunes: https://ffm.to/fakenice/itunes
Listen on Apple Music: https://ffm.to/fakenice/apple
The Aces On Tour:
2/01 Ft Lauderdale FL @ Revolution*
2/02 Orlando FL @ Beacham Theatre*
2/03 Tampa FL @ The Ritz Ybor*
2/07 Atlanta GA @ Buckead Theatre*
2/09 New York NY @ Irving Plaza*
2/10 Washington DC @ 9:30 Club*
2/11 Philadelphia PA @ TLA*
2/12 Brooklyn NY @ Billboard Lounge @ The Barclay Center*
2/13 Boston MA @ Paradise Rock Club*
2/16 Toronto Canada @ The Mod Club*
2/17 Detroit MI @ St. Andrews Hall*
2/18 Cleveland OH @ House of Blues*
2/20 Knoxville TN @ The Concourse at The International*
2/22 Columbus OH @ Newport Music Hall*
2/23 Louisvilly KY @ The Mercury Ballroom*
2/24 Chicago IL @ House of Blues*
2/25 Minneapolis MN @ Fine Line Music Café*
2/27 St. Louis MO @ Delmar Hall*
2/28 Kansas City MO @ Truman*
3/02 Dallas TX @ Granada Theatre*
3/03 Houston TX @ White Oak Downstairs*
3/04 Austin TX @ Scoot Inn*
3/06 Phoenix AZ @ The Van Buren*
3/07 La Jolla CA @ The Loft @ UCSD*
3/09 Los Angeles CA @ The Fonda*
3/10 San Francisco CA @ The Fillmore*
3/12 Portland OR @ Wonder Ballroom*
3/13 Vancouver Canada @ Biltmore Cabaret*
3/14 Seattle WA @ Showbox*
3/16 Salt Lake City UT @ The Depot*
3/17 Denver CO @ Gothic*
3/26 Paris France @ Le Pop-Up du Label
3/27 London UK @ Thousand Island
3/29 Berlin Germany @ Musik & Frieden
* w/ COIN
HEAR NEW SONG ‘FAKE NICE’ FIRST AT V MAGAZINE
(January 24, 2018)- Utah quartet The Aces are excited to announce the release of their much anticipated debut album, When My Heart Felt Volcanic. Serving as a follow up to 2017’s critically acclaimed I Don’t Like Being Honest EP, the album will be made available everywhere on April 6, 2018. Today, fans can hear a brand new song off When My Heart Felt Volcanic called ‘Fake Nice.’ Stream it at V Magazine or purchase it below.“Fake Nice is a favorite off the album and representative of a funkier side of our sound,” notes the band. "We wrote it about being from a smaller town and experiencing living in a big city for the first time while trying to navigate all the new personalities that come along with that."
In preparation for the release of When My Heart Felt Volcanic The Aces will be hitting the road with COIN on February 1st for a full US tour wrapping up on March 17th. After a very short break, The Aces will hop across the pond for a run of headline dates throughout the UK and Europe. A full list of dates can be found below.
I Don’t Like Being Honest was released last June and quickly garnered much attention from the press. The band was named an Artist To Watch in 2017 by Earmilk , Idolator , and PAPER Mag to name a few. They were also a featured artist in the Youth Issue for Paper Mag , a Nylon Band Crush, and a Weekly Discovery artist for American Songwriter , a Drop artist for Refinery29 and were named a Rising Style Influencer from The Hollywood Reporter . Additionally they received stamps of approval from NPR , NOISEY and FADER .
The Aces spent 2017 on the road with a SOLD OUT headline show at The Mercury Lounge and shared the stage with the likes of Joywave and Portugal. The Man. Their single ‘Stuck’ landed them in the Top 40 on Alternative Radio charts and a feature as Billboard’s Chart Breaker artist in the December 2017 issue and a Billboard 2018 Artist To Watch .
Stay tuned for more news about When My Heart Felt Volcanic.
Listen on Spotify: https://ffm.to/fakenice/spotifyListen on iTunes: https://ffm.to/fakenice/itunes
Listen on Apple Music: https://ffm.to/fakenice/apple
The Aces On Tour:
2/01 Ft Lauderdale FL @ Revolution*
2/02 Orlando FL @ Beacham Theatre*
2/03 Tampa FL @ The Ritz Ybor*
2/07 Atlanta GA @ Buckead Theatre*
2/09 New York NY @ Irving Plaza*
2/10 Washington DC @ 9:30 Club*
2/11 Philadelphia PA @ TLA*
2/12 Brooklyn NY @ Billboard Lounge @ The Barclay Center*
2/13 Boston MA @ Paradise Rock Club*
2/16 Toronto Canada @ The Mod Club*
2/17 Detroit MI @ St. Andrews Hall*
2/18 Cleveland OH @ House of Blues*
2/20 Knoxville TN @ The Concourse at The International*
2/22 Columbus OH @ Newport Music Hall*
2/23 Louisvilly KY @ The Mercury Ballroom*
2/24 Chicago IL @ House of Blues*
2/25 Minneapolis MN @ Fine Line Music Café*
2/27 St. Louis MO @ Delmar Hall*
2/28 Kansas City MO @ Truman*
3/02 Dallas TX @ Granada Theatre*
3/03 Houston TX @ White Oak Downstairs*
3/04 Austin TX @ Scoot Inn*
3/06 Phoenix AZ @ The Van Buren*
3/07 La Jolla CA @ The Loft @ UCSD*
3/09 Los Angeles CA @ The Fonda*
3/10 San Francisco CA @ The Fillmore*
3/12 Portland OR @ Wonder Ballroom*
3/13 Vancouver Canada @ Biltmore Cabaret*
3/14 Seattle WA @ Showbox*
3/16 Salt Lake City UT @ The Depot*
3/17 Denver CO @ Gothic*
3/26 Paris France @ Le Pop-Up du Label
3/27 London UK @ Thousand Island
3/29 Berlin Germany @ Musik & Frieden
* w/ COIN
Sløtface Smash The Patriarchy In “Nancy Drew” Video Debuted w. The Spark Mag + Tour
Sløtface
Smash The Patriarchy In Adventurous
“Nancy Drew” Video
Debuted With The Spark Mag Today
Click Image Above To Watch “ Nancy Drew ” Video
North American Tour Wraps This Week
1/24: Philadelphia, PA @ Everybody Hits
1/25: Brooklyn, NY @ Elsewhere (Zone One)
Debut Album Try Not To Freak Out
Out Now On Propeller Recordings/Nettwerk
Photo Credit: Jonathan Vivaas Kise
Buy Try Not To Freak Out HERE | Stream Try Not To Freak Out HERE
“ ...the band nails down flaming guitar riffs over a fluid bass line, topped with the playful vocals of lead singer Haley Shea.” — FADER
“Like the Scandinavian version of Sleater-Kinney, Sløtface deal out pointed guitar work and jarring melodies with a feminist fire.” — Consequence of Sound
“ ...sounds kind of like if Paramore met the Donnas and decided to start playing punk houses.”
— TIDAL “Rising”
“Norway’s Sløtface Makes Political Rock You Can Dance To” — NYLON
“...Sløtface has solidified themselves as a band on a mission to deliver a message with their music out to the masses.” — Alternative Press
It’s been a sensational year for Norway's Sløtface, who recently released their acclaimed debut album Try Not To Freak Out via Propeller Recordings/Nettwerk. After a busy summer, which saw the band’s first headlining tour in Australia, a slew of European festival runs, and UK dates supporting Los Campesinos! and The Cribs, the band has brought their epic punk chops and behemoth pop exuberance back to the states for a handful of North American dates which wrap up in Philadelphia and NYC this week. All dates here or below.
Norway’s Sløtface have a live-wire energy and introspection beyond their years. Try Not To Freak Out intimately covers issues - spanning from unrealistic beauty standards to adolescent dilemmas – showcasing the band’s signature brooding wit. The “Nancy Drew” video continues in Sløtface’s fiery feminist footsteps, reimagining the track’s teen detective namesake as a badass superhero crushing the idea of the patriarchy with one punch. Watch the “Nancy Drew” video alongside an interview with The Spark Mag or HERE . We encourage you to post & share!
"We wanted to put the Nancy Drew character from the lyrics of the song into life. In the song (and video), Nancy Drew is a superhero fighting against the patriarchy and at the same time being super cool. We hope that people watching the video gets inspired by Nancy to fight for equality.” shares bassist Lasse Lokøy.
Illustrator Ida Neverdahl explains, "It is difficult being a girl in our world full of weird stuff. The video is a story about the tools used to keep girls down, but also how you can use evil powers for good."
Try Not To Freak Out is nothing short of a massive rock record which received numerous accolades from the US and abroad, clocking up more than 6,000 plays across international radio, including weekly spins from Annie Mac onBBC Radio 1 and a playlist add at triple j in Australia. Additionally, Lordeoffered praise to the band, Tweeting “omg this is rad!!!” to the band’s rendition of her Melodrama track “Supercut“ on Triple J’s ‘Like A Version’. Whether it’s a love song from an unexpected perspective or a critique on power and ego, the foursome’s message and undeniably catchy riffs have inspired critics and fans across the globe. Be sure to catch the band’s raucous performance live in a city near you!
Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Soundcloud | Website
Smash The Patriarchy In Adventurous
“Nancy Drew” Video
Debuted With The Spark Mag Today
Click Image Above To Watch “ Nancy Drew ” Video
North American Tour Wraps This Week
1/24: Philadelphia, PA @ Everybody Hits
1/25: Brooklyn, NY @ Elsewhere (Zone One)
Debut Album Try Not To Freak Out
Out Now On Propeller Recordings/Nettwerk
Photo Credit: Jonathan Vivaas Kise
Buy Try Not To Freak Out HERE | Stream Try Not To Freak Out HERE
“ ...the band nails down flaming guitar riffs over a fluid bass line, topped with the playful vocals of lead singer Haley Shea.” — FADER
“Like the Scandinavian version of Sleater-Kinney, Sløtface deal out pointed guitar work and jarring melodies with a feminist fire.” — Consequence of Sound
“ ...sounds kind of like if Paramore met the Donnas and decided to start playing punk houses.”
— TIDAL “Rising”
“Norway’s Sløtface Makes Political Rock You Can Dance To” — NYLON
“...Sløtface has solidified themselves as a band on a mission to deliver a message with their music out to the masses.” — Alternative Press
It’s been a sensational year for Norway's Sløtface, who recently released their acclaimed debut album Try Not To Freak Out via Propeller Recordings/Nettwerk. After a busy summer, which saw the band’s first headlining tour in Australia, a slew of European festival runs, and UK dates supporting Los Campesinos! and The Cribs, the band has brought their epic punk chops and behemoth pop exuberance back to the states for a handful of North American dates which wrap up in Philadelphia and NYC this week. All dates here or below.
Norway’s Sløtface have a live-wire energy and introspection beyond their years. Try Not To Freak Out intimately covers issues - spanning from unrealistic beauty standards to adolescent dilemmas – showcasing the band’s signature brooding wit. The “Nancy Drew” video continues in Sløtface’s fiery feminist footsteps, reimagining the track’s teen detective namesake as a badass superhero crushing the idea of the patriarchy with one punch. Watch the “Nancy Drew” video alongside an interview with The Spark Mag or HERE . We encourage you to post & share!
"We wanted to put the Nancy Drew character from the lyrics of the song into life. In the song (and video), Nancy Drew is a superhero fighting against the patriarchy and at the same time being super cool. We hope that people watching the video gets inspired by Nancy to fight for equality.” shares bassist Lasse Lokøy.
Illustrator Ida Neverdahl explains, "It is difficult being a girl in our world full of weird stuff. The video is a story about the tools used to keep girls down, but also how you can use evil powers for good."
Try Not To Freak Out is nothing short of a massive rock record which received numerous accolades from the US and abroad, clocking up more than 6,000 plays across international radio, including weekly spins from Annie Mac onBBC Radio 1 and a playlist add at triple j in Australia. Additionally, Lordeoffered praise to the band, Tweeting “omg this is rad!!!” to the band’s rendition of her Melodrama track “Supercut“ on Triple J’s ‘Like A Version’. Whether it’s a love song from an unexpected perspective or a critique on power and ego, the foursome’s message and undeniably catchy riffs have inspired critics and fans across the globe. Be sure to catch the band’s raucous performance live in a city near you!
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Sun Seeker announces 2018 tour dates
SUN SEEKER ANNOUNCES 2018 TOUR DATESWITH LIZA ANNE
CURRENTLY ON TOUR WITH JESSICA LEA MAYFIELD
PERFORMING AT SHAKY KNEES MUSIC FESTIVAL,
NORMAN MUSIC FESTIVAL AND SXSW
"Inspired by The Band and Pavement, Sun Seeker blends Southern whimsy and fuzzy, melodic rock." -
NPR
"...a relaxed optimism in their sun-kissed, timeless sound." - Consequence of Sound
Sun Seeker is excited to announce new tour dates behind last year's sublime Biddeford EP (Third Man Records). These new dates can be found below, and tickets are on sale now. The band is currently on the road with Jessica Lea Mayfield for their first-ever West Coast tour, with Sun Seeker members Ben Parks and Rodrigo Avendano performing in Mayfield's band. The band wrapped up a tour with kindred spirits The Districts in December, and they were among the first wave of official artists to be announced for this year's SXSW. Sun Seeker will also be performing at Atlanta, GA's Shaky Knees Music Festival this summer, as well as Norman, OK's Norman Music Festival.
Sun Seeker had a breakthrough year in 2017 -- in addition to releasing the Biddeford EP on Third Man Records, they toured significantly, making stops at several festivals and performance sessions along the way. Check out their performances at NPR's World Cafe, Daytrotter, Audiotree and Welcome To Monotonia.
Sun Seeker 2018 tour dates1/18 - Little Rock, AR @ Stickyz Rock 'n' Roll Chicken Shack *
1/19 - Dallas, TX @ Three Links *
1/20 - Austin, TX @ Barracuda *
1/22 - Santa Fe, NM @ Meow Wolf *
1/23 - Phoenix, AZ @ Valley Bar *
1/24 - San Diego, CA @ The Casbah *
1/ 26 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo *
1/27 - Pioneertown, CA @ Pappy & Harriet's *
1/28 - Costa Mesa, CA @The Wayfarer *
1/30 - San Fransisco, CA @ The Independent *
2/1 - Portland, OR @ Doug Fir Lounge *
2/2 - Vancouver @ The Cobalt *
2/3 - Seattle, WA @ Tractor Tavern *
2/6 - Salt Lake City, UT @ The State Room *
2/9 - Denver, CO @ Larimer Lounge *
2/10 - Wichita, KS @ Barleycorn's *
3/7 - Memphis, TN @ Hi-Tone Cafe ^
3/8 - New Orleans, LA @ Three Keys at Ace Hotel (free show) ^
3/9 - Mobile, AL @ Merry Widow ^
3/10 - Jackson, MS @ Hal & Mal's ^
3/12-17 - Austin, TX @ SXSW4/27 - Norman, OK @ Norman Music Festival5/4-6 - Atlanta, GA @ Shaky Knees Music Festival
* - w/Jessica Lea Mayfield^ - w/ Liza Anne
CURRENTLY ON TOUR WITH JESSICA LEA MAYFIELD
PERFORMING AT SHAKY KNEES MUSIC FESTIVAL,
NORMAN MUSIC FESTIVAL AND SXSW
"Inspired by The Band and Pavement, Sun Seeker blends Southern whimsy and fuzzy, melodic rock." -
NPR
"...a relaxed optimism in their sun-kissed, timeless sound." - Consequence of Sound
Sun Seeker is excited to announce new tour dates behind last year's sublime Biddeford EP (Third Man Records). These new dates can be found below, and tickets are on sale now. The band is currently on the road with Jessica Lea Mayfield for their first-ever West Coast tour, with Sun Seeker members Ben Parks and Rodrigo Avendano performing in Mayfield's band. The band wrapped up a tour with kindred spirits The Districts in December, and they were among the first wave of official artists to be announced for this year's SXSW. Sun Seeker will also be performing at Atlanta, GA's Shaky Knees Music Festival this summer, as well as Norman, OK's Norman Music Festival.
Sun Seeker had a breakthrough year in 2017 -- in addition to releasing the Biddeford EP on Third Man Records, they toured significantly, making stops at several festivals and performance sessions along the way. Check out their performances at NPR's World Cafe, Daytrotter, Audiotree and Welcome To Monotonia.
Sun Seeker 2018 tour dates1/18 - Little Rock, AR @ Stickyz Rock 'n' Roll Chicken Shack *1/19 - Dallas, TX @ Three Links *
1/20 - Austin, TX @ Barracuda *
1/22 - Santa Fe, NM @ Meow Wolf *
1/23 - Phoenix, AZ @ Valley Bar *
1/24 - San Diego, CA @ The Casbah *
1/ 26 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo *
1/27 - Pioneertown, CA @ Pappy & Harriet's *
1/28 - Costa Mesa, CA @The Wayfarer *
1/30 - San Fransisco, CA @ The Independent *
2/1 - Portland, OR @ Doug Fir Lounge *
2/2 - Vancouver @ The Cobalt *
2/3 - Seattle, WA @ Tractor Tavern *
2/6 - Salt Lake City, UT @ The State Room *
2/9 - Denver, CO @ Larimer Lounge *
2/10 - Wichita, KS @ Barleycorn's *
3/7 - Memphis, TN @ Hi-Tone Cafe ^
3/8 - New Orleans, LA @ Three Keys at Ace Hotel (free show) ^
3/9 - Mobile, AL @ Merry Widow ^
3/10 - Jackson, MS @ Hal & Mal's ^
3/12-17 - Austin, TX @ SXSW4/27 - Norman, OK @ Norman Music Festival5/4-6 - Atlanta, GA @ Shaky Knees Music Festival
* - w/Jessica Lea Mayfield^ - w/ Liza Anne
January 23, 2018
THE BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE - North American Tour 2018
THE BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE - North American Tour 2018
April 29, Sun Austin Texas Levitation (Stubb's Bar-B-Q) http://bit.ly/2n4lzlfMay 2, Wed Tampa Bay Florida The Orpheum http://bit.ly/2Dz2PnA May 3, Thu Orlando Florida The Social http://ticketf.ly/2Drr0ks May 4, Fri Atlanta Georgia Shaky Knees Festival http://bit.ly/2k9w9EH May 5, Sat Nashville Tennessee Cannery Ballroomhttp://ticketf.ly/2DzKSpF May 6, Sun Indianapolis Indiana HI-FI Indianapolis http://ticketf.ly/2n3V7r5May 8, Tue Millvale Pennsylvania Mr. Smalls Theatre http://bit.ly/2G6lQfz May 9, Wed Toronto Ontario Danforth Music Hall http://bit.ly/2F6nxbC May 10, Thu Detroit Michigan Majestic Theatre http://bit.ly/2n3v6Iy May 11, Fri Chicago Illinois Vic Theatre http://bit.ly/2n2RLEZ May 12, Sat Minneapolis Minnesota First Avenue http://bit.ly/2BnGjJc May 13, Sun Madison Wisconsin Majestic Theatre http://bit.ly/2rzqH5U May 15, Tue St. Louis Missouri Off Broadway http://bit.ly/2F5MzaI May 16, Wed Kansas City Missouri The Record Bar http://bit.ly/2n5wZomMay 17, Thu Englewood Colorado Gothic Theatre http://bit.ly/2Dv8WG0 May 18, Fri Salt Lake City Utah Metro Music Hallhttp://ticketf.ly/2n5eEaP May 19, Sat Missoula Montana Top Hat Lounge http://ticketf.ly/2BktfEt May 21, Mon Vancouver British Columbia Vogue Theatrehttp://bit.ly/2n1NtOR May 22, Tue Portland Oregon Crystal Ballroom http://bit.ly/2n2jrtu May 23, Wed Seattle Washington The Showbox http://bit.ly/2ry3DV3 May 25, Fri San Francisco California Bimbo's 365 Clubhttp://ticketf.ly/2DClnmY May 27, Sun Los Angeles California The Fonda Theatrehttp://bit.ly/2mY3cxE
January 5, 2018
Noise Pop Festival Announces Final Music Headliner Lineup / Feat. Ty Dolla $ign, Madlib, Jay Electronica, Toro y Moi, Shabazz Palaces, Langhorne Slim & 20+ More Acts
NOISE POP FESTIVAL REVEALS FINAL MUSIC HEADLINER LINEUPFOR 26TH ANNUAL EVENT FEBRUARY 19-252018 Music Lineup Features Newly Announced Artists Ty Dolla $ign, Madlib, Jay Electronica, Toro Y Moi, Doug Martsch (of Built To Spill), Shabazz Palaces, Langhorne Slim & Tei ShiIn Addition To The Previously Announced Tune-Yards, Built To Spill, Real Estate, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Parquet Courts & 75+ Other Acts SAN FRANCISCO, CA (January 5, 2018) – Noise Pop Festival, the San Francisco Bay Area’s premiere indie music and arts festival, is releasing today their full lineup of national music performers along with additional Bay Area artists. In total, over 100 performers will be taking stages at more than 25 venues throughout the week of February 19–25, turning San Francisco and the Bay Area into Noise Pop’s festival grounds.
Tickets to individual shows for the new artists added today are on sale now, along with festival badges and tickets to previously announced performances at noisepopfest.com. Stay tuned for additional announcements on more local artists from the Bay Area joining the lineup, as well as film and arts programming - all of which will be coming in the weeks ahead. Among the artists featured in this year’s lineup are Merrill Garbus’ live drum-looping indie-pop project Tune-Yards; Built to Spill, who will perform Keep It Like A Secret in its entirety; award-winning singer, songwriter and producer Ty Dolla $ign; New Jersey indie rock outfit Real Estate; a special DJ set from Madlib; San Francisco’s own Black Rebel Motorcycle Club; Parquet Courts, who also played to sold out crowds at Noise Pop in 2016; 90s indie rock favorites Superchunk; Seattle hip-hop duo Shabazz Palaces; and singer-songwriter Langhorne Slim, who released his latest album, Lost at Last Vol 1, late last year. Additionally, Toro Y Moi will be playing a DJ set at the official Noise Pop Festival kick off at California Academy of Sciences Nightlife on Thursday, February 8. The full list of music acts currently confirmed to perform at the 2018 Noise Pop Music and Arts Festival in San Francisco and the Bay Area can be found below. Stay tuned as additional Bay Area artists, as well as the film, art and event lineups will be announced in the weeks ahead. NOISE POP FESTIVAL 2018 — CURRENT MUSIC LINEUP:
Tune-YardsBuilt to Spill (performs Keep It Like A Secret)Ty Dolla $ignReal EstateBlack Rebel Motorcycle ClubMadlib (DJ set)Jay ElectronicaParquet CourtsSan Fermin (with The Magik*Magik Orchestra)WHY?SuperchunkToro Y Moi (DJ set)Doug Martsch (Solo acoustic) (of Built to Spill)Waxahatchee (Solo)BahamasRostamShabazz PalacesJapanese BreakfastGeographerThe Album LeafLanghorne SlimJay SomTei ShiBullyAlex CameronGirlpoolSevdalizaDengue FeverJessy Lanza (DJ set)Amy SharkNo AgeShamirBruno MajorMount EerieCucoZombyThe CoathangersJeff RosenstockCaleborateBen UFOEnter ShikariThe HotelierCarla Dal FornoThe Fresh & OnlysG PericoTiny Moving PartsRacquet ClubGerd JansonSean RoweGrailsCrooked ColoursMister HeavenlyInara George (of The Bird and the Bee)ShallouPalehoundWeavesNight BeatsMiya FolickSudan ArchivesFloristSlim Cessna’s Auto ClubHa Ha TonkaWildlingMeg BairdThe Weather StationIan Sweet (Solo) Mary LattimoreSummer TwinsDeath Valley GirlsSingle MothersLemuriaMom Jeans.Milk TeethMozhganGilligan Moss (DJ set)TwainMelkbellyOso OsoDick StussoHand HabitsJoy AgainChasmsIman EuropeSpecial ExplosionBat FangsThe PeacersGeorge CessnaROARWinterThe FlytrapsFeelsRoyaHazey EyesGDJYB *Note — Artists in bold are the latest music lineup additions
THE SHINS SHARE NEW TRACK “DEAD ALIVE (FLIPPED)”
THE SHINS SHARE NEW TRACK
“DEAD ALIVE (FLIPPED)”
FORTHCOMING ALBUM THE WORM’S HEART OUT JANUARY 19, AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW
The Shins have shared “Dead Alive (Flipped),” a more sober and serious take on the original version and the latest track from their forthcoming album
The Worm’s Heart
. The complete rework of The Shins’ 2017 acclaimed album
Heartworms
will be released on Friday, January 19. The Worm’s Heart is available for pre-order now and includes immediate downloads of "Name For You (Flipped)," "Cherry Hearts (Flipped)," and “Dead Alive (Flipped).” See full track listing below.
James Mercer says: “The original version of 'Dead Alive' was right in the wheel house with tracks we had done before. It has the same triplet galloping rhythm as a number of Shins songs. So to 'flip' it we broke it down into more romantic elements like that dark piano and Patti's violin, which I love. That's me in the beginning knocking my beer off the console while mic-ing her! Oops! Listen for Casey's sick fuzzed out solo."
When James Mercer wrote, produced, and recorded Heartworms , he had this desire for an alternate version, an opposite version. The original track order is reversed and songs are reborn, yet the lyrics and melody remain intact. “The Fear” is transformed from tender lament into a growling garage rock cut, “Heartworms” is given a disco makeover with Moroder-style synths, and “Half a Million” is reworked into a reggae and rocksteady-tinged reboot. The reasoning was to showcase the versatility and strength of Mercer’s songwriting, the result is The Worm’s Heart .
The Worm’s Heart Tracklisting:The Fear (Flipped) So Now What (Flipped) Heartworms (Flipped) Dead Alive (Flipped) Half a Million (Flipped) Rubber Ballz (Flipped) Mildenhall (Flipped) Fantasy Island (Flipped) Cherry Hearts (Flipped) Painting a Hole (Flipped) Name For You (Flipped) The ShinsWebsite | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
FORTHCOMING ALBUM THE WORM’S HEART OUT JANUARY 19, AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW
The Shins have shared “Dead Alive (Flipped),” a more sober and serious take on the original version and the latest track from their forthcoming album
The Worm’s Heart
. The complete rework of The Shins’ 2017 acclaimed album
Heartworms
will be released on Friday, January 19. The Worm’s Heart is available for pre-order now and includes immediate downloads of "Name For You (Flipped)," "Cherry Hearts (Flipped)," and “Dead Alive (Flipped).” See full track listing below.James Mercer says: “The original version of 'Dead Alive' was right in the wheel house with tracks we had done before. It has the same triplet galloping rhythm as a number of Shins songs. So to 'flip' it we broke it down into more romantic elements like that dark piano and Patti's violin, which I love. That's me in the beginning knocking my beer off the console while mic-ing her! Oops! Listen for Casey's sick fuzzed out solo."
When James Mercer wrote, produced, and recorded Heartworms , he had this desire for an alternate version, an opposite version. The original track order is reversed and songs are reborn, yet the lyrics and melody remain intact. “The Fear” is transformed from tender lament into a growling garage rock cut, “Heartworms” is given a disco makeover with Moroder-style synths, and “Half a Million” is reworked into a reggae and rocksteady-tinged reboot. The reasoning was to showcase the versatility and strength of Mercer’s songwriting, the result is The Worm’s Heart .
The Worm’s Heart Tracklisting:The Fear (Flipped) So Now What (Flipped) Heartworms (Flipped) Dead Alive (Flipped) Half a Million (Flipped) Rubber Ballz (Flipped) Mildenhall (Flipped) Fantasy Island (Flipped) Cherry Hearts (Flipped) Painting a Hole (Flipped) Name For You (Flipped) The ShinsWebsite | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
FIRST AID KIT SHARES VIDEO FOR “FIREWORKS”
FIRST AID KIT SHARES VIDEO FOR
“FIREWORKS”
DUO’S FOURTH STUDIO ALBUM RUINS TO BE RELEASED JANUARY 19, AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW
2018 HEADLINE TOUR KICKS OFF JANUARY 24; SET TO PERFORM AT COACHELLA LATER THIS YEAR
First Aid Kit has shared the official video for “Fireworks” – watch here. Directed by Mats Udd, the visual takes sisters Klara and Johanna Söderberg back to the 80’s where they attend a high school prom that comes to an abrupt and mysterious end. “Fireworks” is the latest track from their forthcoming album, Ruins, and has been praised by The New York Times, Stereogum, SPIN, and more. Paste declares the song is “another gorgeous glimpse of First Aid Kit’s new record.”
First Aid Kit says: "We're thrilled to release the video for ‘Fireworks.’ We've always loved the idea of American high school proms, but never got to experience one in real life. It was incredible to get to recreate one in our hometown of Stockholm with director Mats Udd. Aesthetically it's such a different look from our previous video – it was fun to go full 80's mode. We got to dress up our friends and our mom in full on retro looks. We had a blast shooting this video and found out ‘Fireworks’ is a great song to slow dance to."
The Swedish duo will release Ruins, their fourth studio album, on January 19 via Columbia Records. Produced by Tucker Martine (My Morning Jacket, Laura Veirs), the album was recorded in Portland, OR where the Söderberg sisters collaborated with the accomplished and talented likes of REM’s Peter Buck, Wilco’s Glenn Kotche, and Midlake’s McKenzie Smith. Consequence of Sound named Ruins one of their “most anticipated albums of 2018,” praising the record is “a rawer sound [with] a willingness to expose more of their inner selves than perhaps ever before.” Ruins is available for pre-order now and includes lead single “It’s A Shame” as well as “Postcard” and “Fireworks.” See full track listing below.
In celebration of the album’s release, First Aid Kit will embark on a North American headline tour for the first time since 2015. The run of shows kicks off January 24 in Oakland, CA and concludes February 13 in New York, NY. Tickets and more information are available at http://www.firstaidkitband.com/. First Aid Kit is also set to perform at Coachella on Saturday, April 14 and April 21. For more information, visitwww.coachella.com.
Ruins follows the 2014 release of Stay Gold, a lush and ambitious 10-song collection that beautifully captures the duo's vivid storytelling, landing First Aid Kit countless “Best of 2014” accolades. Earlier this spring, First Aid Kit also released a stand-alone single on International Women’s Day entitled "You Are The Problem Here." It is an empowered, passionate, and angry song that confronts the rape culture epidemic, with a portion of proceeds donated to Women for Women International.
RUINS TRACK LISTING:
Rebel HeartIt's a ShameFireworksPostcardTo Live a LifeMy Wild Sweet LoveDistant StarRuinsHem of Her DressNothing Has to Be True
FIRST AID KIT ON TOUR:
01/24 Oakland, CA Fox Theater* (SOLD OUT)
01/26 Portland, OR Roseland Theater* (SOLD OUT)
01/27 Vancouver, BC Vogue Theatre* (SOLD OUT)
01/28 Seattle, WA Moore Theatre* (SOLD OUT)
01/30 Minneapolis, MN Palace Theatre* (SOLD OUT)
02/01 Nashville, TN Ryman Auditorium*
02/02 Chicago, IL Riviera Theatre*
02/03 Detroit, MI Saint Andrew’s Hall* (SOLD OUT)
02/05 Toronto, ON Danforth Music Hall* (SOLD OUT)
02/06 Montreal, QC MTelus*
02/07 Boston, MA House of Blues* (SOLD OUT)
02/09 Washington, DC Lincoln Theatre* (SOLD OUT)
02/10 Philadelphia, PA Union Transfer* (SOLD OUT)
02/13 New York, NY Beacon Theatre*
04/14 Indio, CA Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
04/21 Indio, CA Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
*Van William is supporting all headline dates
DUO’S FOURTH STUDIO ALBUM RUINS TO BE RELEASED JANUARY 19, AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW
2018 HEADLINE TOUR KICKS OFF JANUARY 24; SET TO PERFORM AT COACHELLA LATER THIS YEAR
First Aid Kit has shared the official video for “Fireworks” – watch here. Directed by Mats Udd, the visual takes sisters Klara and Johanna Söderberg back to the 80’s where they attend a high school prom that comes to an abrupt and mysterious end. “Fireworks” is the latest track from their forthcoming album, Ruins, and has been praised by The New York Times, Stereogum, SPIN, and more. Paste declares the song is “another gorgeous glimpse of First Aid Kit’s new record.”First Aid Kit says: "We're thrilled to release the video for ‘Fireworks.’ We've always loved the idea of American high school proms, but never got to experience one in real life. It was incredible to get to recreate one in our hometown of Stockholm with director Mats Udd. Aesthetically it's such a different look from our previous video – it was fun to go full 80's mode. We got to dress up our friends and our mom in full on retro looks. We had a blast shooting this video and found out ‘Fireworks’ is a great song to slow dance to."
The Swedish duo will release Ruins, their fourth studio album, on January 19 via Columbia Records. Produced by Tucker Martine (My Morning Jacket, Laura Veirs), the album was recorded in Portland, OR where the Söderberg sisters collaborated with the accomplished and talented likes of REM’s Peter Buck, Wilco’s Glenn Kotche, and Midlake’s McKenzie Smith. Consequence of Sound named Ruins one of their “most anticipated albums of 2018,” praising the record is “a rawer sound [with] a willingness to expose more of their inner selves than perhaps ever before.” Ruins is available for pre-order now and includes lead single “It’s A Shame” as well as “Postcard” and “Fireworks.” See full track listing below.
In celebration of the album’s release, First Aid Kit will embark on a North American headline tour for the first time since 2015. The run of shows kicks off January 24 in Oakland, CA and concludes February 13 in New York, NY. Tickets and more information are available at http://www.firstaidkitband.com/. First Aid Kit is also set to perform at Coachella on Saturday, April 14 and April 21. For more information, visitwww.coachella.com.
Ruins follows the 2014 release of Stay Gold, a lush and ambitious 10-song collection that beautifully captures the duo's vivid storytelling, landing First Aid Kit countless “Best of 2014” accolades. Earlier this spring, First Aid Kit also released a stand-alone single on International Women’s Day entitled "You Are The Problem Here." It is an empowered, passionate, and angry song that confronts the rape culture epidemic, with a portion of proceeds donated to Women for Women International.
RUINS TRACK LISTING:
Rebel HeartIt's a ShameFireworksPostcardTo Live a LifeMy Wild Sweet LoveDistant StarRuinsHem of Her DressNothing Has to Be True
FIRST AID KIT ON TOUR:
01/24 Oakland, CA Fox Theater* (SOLD OUT)
01/26 Portland, OR Roseland Theater* (SOLD OUT)
01/27 Vancouver, BC Vogue Theatre* (SOLD OUT)
01/28 Seattle, WA Moore Theatre* (SOLD OUT)
01/30 Minneapolis, MN Palace Theatre* (SOLD OUT)
02/01 Nashville, TN Ryman Auditorium*
02/02 Chicago, IL Riviera Theatre*
02/03 Detroit, MI Saint Andrew’s Hall* (SOLD OUT)
02/05 Toronto, ON Danforth Music Hall* (SOLD OUT)
02/06 Montreal, QC MTelus*
02/07 Boston, MA House of Blues* (SOLD OUT)
02/09 Washington, DC Lincoln Theatre* (SOLD OUT)
02/10 Philadelphia, PA Union Transfer* (SOLD OUT)
02/13 New York, NY Beacon Theatre*
04/14 Indio, CA Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
04/21 Indio, CA Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
*Van William is supporting all headline dates
Love Is The Currency is the fourth studio full-length from Alessi’s Ark
ALESSI’S ARKLove Is The Currency is the fourth studio full-length from Alessi’s Ark, arriving over four years on from LP3, The Still Life.
“The core theme of Love Is The Currency is our limitless ability to heal one another though music, healthy love, healing frequencies and working through previously unprocessed grief,” explains Alessi. “With ‘Cut The Cord’, I wanted to make a song that could encourage people to save themselves from fear and the grip of toxicity’s many guises.”
Long-time Maccabees engineer Jago Jago produces ‘Love Is The Currency,’ with Will White (brother of Maccabees members Felix and Hugo) helping co-write. Jago Jago’s brother Memby is on drums, with the aforementioned Felix White contributing guitar on “Wives”.
“The understated arrangements suggest you’re listening to a woman with impeccable taste” – MOJO“It takes several plays to appreciate all the small touches that make each delicate piece” – THE GUARDIAN
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/love-is-the-currency/id1300783486
US TOUR DATES WILL SOON BE ANNOUNCED
