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Mereki Releases Holiday Song "I'll Be Yours Tonight (Merry Christmas)"

MEREKI RELEASES NEW HOLIDAY SONG "I'LL BE YOURS TONIGHT (MERRY CHRISTMAS)"   NEW EP BEACH OUT NOW  HEAR "I'LL BE YOURS TONIGHT (MERRY CHRISTMAS)"
LOS ANGELES, CA, DECEMBER 8, 2017 - Today, Mereki released her new holiday song "I'll Be Yours Tonight (Merry Christmas)". The track was written by Mereki, Joshua Moriarty (Miami Horror), Dhani Harrison and Chris Taylor (Grizzly Bear), and produced by Chris Taylor in his Echo Park studio. It's an honest tune with haunting lyrics about spending the holidays alone, reflecting on time passed with a former lover. The bittersweet love story makes for a fresh dose of reality amongst the slew of typical sing-alongs covered time and time again by modern artists. With this song, Mereki continues to pave her own path in the music scene; one of self-awareness, that confidently rides the waves of life's ups and downs with emotional consciousness. In November, Mereki released the new EP Beach, which features four new pop tracks, including the single "French Kissing", recorded in 528hz frequency, known as the healing tone, as well as "Got It All", "Friend Again" and the contemplative, "It Will"; a mantra about living in the present and letting go. Listen to Beach here. Mereki recently finished supporting Dhani Harrison and Nikolai Fraiture of The Strokes new project, Summer Moon, on tour. She's also featured on Harrison's new albumIN///PARALLEL on the tracks "London Water" and "Poseidon." In addition to her current solo work, she has lent her voice to such musical acts as Goldroom and HOLYCHILD, among others. In early 2018, fans can look forward to a new music video and more touring. For more information on Mereki, visit merekimusic.com. CONNECTTwitter: @MerekiFacebook: /MerekiMusicInstagram: @Mereki

Ghost Release Live Double Album Ceremony And Devotion

  GRAMMY® AWARD-WINNING BAND GHOST RELEASE LIVE DOUBLE ALBUM CEREMONY AND DEVOTION TODAY
 
LINKÖPING, SWEDEN - DECEMBER 8, 2017 - Grammy® Award-winning band Ghost today released a live double-album entitled Ceremony And Devotion.The album was recorded during the band's critically exalted Popestar tour during the summer of 2017 and documents Ghost's unforgettable live show in pursuit of becoming the world's next great arena band. Ceremony And Devotion is available to stream and download now via iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, and Google Play.  Watch a new music video for live album track "Absolution" HERE. Ceremony And Devotion was produced and mixed by Tom Dalgety and features fan favorites spanning the band's entire catalogue from Opus Eponymous (2010) to Infestissumam (2013) to Meliora (2015) to the Popestar EP (2016). The album will be available physically on double CD and double LP on January 19, 2018. Exclusive, limited edition "translucent tigers eye" colored vinyl and bundles including a lenticular poster, limited edition 8-track, and t-Shirt, will be available exclusively in the Ghost ShopHERE.
Ghost's most recent studio album, Meliora, and its accompanying EP Popestar, elevated the Swedish rock band into the pantheon of the greatest rock bands on earth and resulted in a Grammy® Award for 'Best Metal Performance'. Meliora debuted at No. 1 at Independent Retail, No. 2 at Rock, and in the Top 10 on Billboard's Top 200 Album Chart, selling over a quarter million copies globally. Popestar debuted at the No. 1 position on Billboard's Top Rock Albums and Hard Rock Albums chart and produced an Active Rock chart topper with "Square Hammer".
Along the way Ghost have racked up both widespread critical acclaim and adoration from a legion of fans across the globe in a genre stagnated by Nü metal for nearly two decades.  

Tracklisting01 - Square Hammer02 - From The Pinnacle to the Pit 03 - Con Clavi con Dio04 - Per Aspera Ad Inferi 05 - Body and Blood 06 - Devil Church 07 - Cirice 08 - Ghuleh 09 - Year Zero 10 - Spöksonat11 - He Is 12 - Mummy Dust 13 - Absolution14 - Ritual 15 - Monstrance Clock
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POP POLYMATH CHARLI XCX ANNOUNCES NEW MIXTAPE ‘Pop2’ ALONGSIDE NEW SONG “OUT OF MY HEAD” FEAT. TOVE LO & ALMA!

POP POLYMATHCHARLI XCXANNOUNCES NEW MIXTAPE ‘Pop2’ ALONGSIDE NEW SONG “OUT OF MY HEAD” FEAT. TOVE LO & ALMA! 
Pop2  Mixtape arrives December 15th via Atlantic Records
Charli XCX’s Beats 1 Show ‘THE CANDY SHOP’ returns tonight!
LISTEN TO & POST “OUT OF MY HEAD”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZWmwHjFRPI

BUY/STREAM “OUT OF MY HEAD” + PRE-ORDER ‘Pop2’: https://atlanti.cr/pop2
Pop polymath Charli XCX reveals forthcoming mixtape ‘Pop2’ arriving on Friday, December 15th, celebrating the announce with a futuristic club track  “Out Of My Head”  featuring Tove Lo & ALMA. Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZWmwHjFRPI
‘Pop2’ marks XCX’s second mixtape of the year and the next installment in Charli’s mixtape series, following her critically-acclaimed March 2017 release ‘ Number 1 Angel ’. Teaming-up with previous collaborators A.G Cook (who served as executive producer for the mixtape), and SOPHIEalongside King Henry (Beyoncé, Justin Bieber), David Gamson and EASYFUN (Charli XCX “3AM”) on production, ‘Pop2’ features an all-star cast of writers and vocalists including Caroline Polachek (Chairlift), MØ, Tove Lo, ALMA, Carly Rae Jepsen, Pabllo Vittar, Jay Park and many more. Recorded across the US while on tour with Halsey this fall, the new mixtape is another forward-thinking body of work from the pop talent and, as ever, another affirmation of the 25-year-old’s trailblazing flare.
An incredibly busy year for the UK native, XCX released her pop anthem “Boys” this summer. A worldwide sensation – the single has been streamed over 120 million times to date – Charli took full creative control across casting, directing and producing the accompanying official video, which featured an all-star male cast including the likes of Joe Jonas, Diplo, Stormzy, Mark Ronson, Brendon Urie, will.i.am, Mac DeMarco andRiz Ahmed. Currently featuring on David Guetta’s “Dirty Sexy Money” alongside French Montana (listen here), Charli closed this year’s EMA’s with a performance of the track at London’s Wembley Arena (watch here).
Recently wrapping two huge support tours with Halsey in the US and Sia in Australia, watch this space for more announcements. Charli’s third season of her Beats 1 show ‘The Candy Shop’ airs tonight at 5pm GMT/12pm ET with co-host Billie Eilish. The show will return in 2018, airing every other Friday with upcoming co-host slots from Tove Lo and ALMA (listen here: apple.co/charli).
Pop2 Tracklist 1. Backseat (feat. Carly Rae Jepsen)
2. Out Of My Head (feat. Tove Lo and ALMA)
3. Lucky
4. Tears (feat. Caroline Polachek)
5. I Got It (feat. Brooke Candy, CupcakKe and Pabllo Vittar)
6. Femmebot (feat. Dorian Electra and Mykki Blanco)
7. Delicious (feat. Tommy Cash)
8. Unlock It (feat. Kim Petras and Jay Park)
9. Porsche (feat. MØ)
10. Track 10
CONNECT WITH CHARLI XCX:Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | SoundCloud | YouTube | Press Site

RHYE Announces New Album 'BLOOD' - Released February 2nd [Caroline International/Loma Vista Recordings]

RHYEANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM 'BLOOD'RELEASED FEBRUARY 2ND[CAROLINE INTERNATIONAL/LOMA VISTA RECORDINGS]NEW SONG 'COUNT TO FIVE' AVAILABLE NOW – LISTEN HEREBreakRHYE today announce that their highly anticipated sophomore album 'BLOOD' will be released on February 2nd 2018 via Caroline International/Loma Vista Recordings. 'BLOOD' follows RHYE's debut album 'Woman', which was released in 2013 to wide critical acclaim. 'BLOOD' is available for pre-order starting today HERE.
"We've spent the last few years on the road translating the 'Woman' album from a bedroom project into a full live experience. With 'BLOOD', it's been the opposite process; the music and sounds were really born out of the live environment and are built for performance," commented RHYE frontman Milosh. "It takes a lot of courage to be vulnerable in front of an audience night after night. I use the same courage on every song on this record."
RHYE today also shared their new track 'Count to Five' off the forthcoming album. Sonically, the song is reflective of the band's evolving live show as the group gears up for extensive touring next year. 'Count to Five' is available to stream and download now HERE.
'Count to Five' follows the October release of track 'Taste', which was lauded as, "reserved, understated, and brilliant" by NPR Music, and "busy but not cluttered, sexy but not serious" by Pitchfork. Directed and produced by digital programming brand, DanceOn, the track's stunning accompanying music video can be seen HERE. RHYE treated fans to an early taste of new music earlier this Summer with the release of tracks 'Please' and 'Summer Days', and the Roosevelt Remix for 'Summer Days'. Watch the videos for 'Please' HERE and 'Summer Days (Roosevelt Remix)' HERE.
Break 'BLOOD' Tracklisting 1. Waste2. Taste3. Feel Your Weight4. Please5. Count to Five6. Song for You7. Blood Knows8. Stay Safe9. Phoenix10. Softly11. SinfulBreakEarlier this Autumn RHYE announced a 2018 tour, which will kick off in Mexico City on February 1st and visit   cities across North America before arriving in Europe on 23rd March, including a sold out date at London's KOKO. Tickets for all dates are available for purchase now. See below for the European schedule and ticket links. RHYE Live Dates 3/23/2018 - Paris, FR - Le Trabendo - Tickets3/24/2018 - Zurich, CH - M4 Music Festival3/25/2018 - Brussels, BE - AB Club - Tickets3/27/2018 - Copenhagen, DK - Vega - Tickets3/28/2018 - Stockholm, SE - Vasateatern - Tickets3/30/2018 - Berlin, DE - Funkhaus - Tickets3/31/2018 - Hamburg, DE - Gruenspan - Tickets4/01/2018 - Amsterdam, NL - Paradiso - Tickets4/03/2018 - London, UK - KOKO - Tickets4/04/2018 - London, UK - Heaven - Tickets6/7-9/2018 - Aarhus, DK - Northside Festival - TicketsBreak

Manic Street Preachers release new single 'International Blue'

Manic Street Preachers First track from 13th studio album - ‘INTERNATIONAL BLUE’-

Listen Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXfnPGGfSh8
Released today (Friday 8th December 2017)
‘International Blue’ is the first new release from MANIC STREET PREACHERS in four years and is available from today (8th December 2017). It is taken from the band’s 13th studio album 'Resistance Is Futile' out on Columbia/Sony on 6th April 2017. The single is unfiltered, classic Manic Street Preachers. Inspired by the city of Nice in the mid winter sun and the life’s work of French Nouveau realisme artist Yves Klein, the song is built over an immense riff that echoes the twin Manics peaks of ‘Generation Terrorists’ and ‘Everything Must Go’.

Nicky Wire explained “I’d been digesting the lyric for five years, since being in Nice and finally joining the dots between Yves Klein’s International Klein Blue and the vast open blue of the Mediterranean Sea. It was a moment of connection that felt perfectly natural – not forced or intellectualised. A different kind of enrichment that feels increasingly difficult to find. The track itself is carried by the kind of naïve energy that powered ‘Motorcycle Emptiness’”.

James Dean Bradfield added “Often I just need a great title to set me off. Seeing the word blue struck a chord and set off memories of pure pop records we grew up with – things like the ‘Story of the Blues’ by Wah!, ‘Moon is Blue’ by Colourbox, Orange Juice’s ‘Blue Boy’ and’ In Bluer Skies’ by Echo and the Bunnymen. I immediately thought of the kind of shiny freedom pop we used to hear on the radio as kids and that quickly became the MO in my head when writing. I just wanted to make a great Manic Street Preachers driving song; something that evoked the heat haze you see on empty open roads in America. I wanted to channel a Springsteen/War on Drugs sensibility, but through our European filter. Sometimes, aiming for a feeling is enough to make it work”.

Of their first new album since 2014’s ‘Futurology’, the band said: “The main themes of ‘Resistance is Futile’ are memory and loss; forgotten history; confused reality and art as a hiding place and inspiration.”

 New single      ‘INTERNATIONAL BLUE’        8th  December 2017
 New album      ‘RESISTANCE IS FUTILE’      6th April 2018

To coincide with the release of 'Resistance Is Futile', the band have announced their biggest series of UK live shows in over a decade. Support on all dates comes from very special guests The Coral.

Tour Dates:

23 April     NEWCASTLE, Metro Radio Arena
25 April     GLASGOW, The SSE Hydro Arena
27 April     BIRMINGHAM, Arena
28 April     MANCHESTER, Arena
  1 May      LLANDUDNO, Venue Cymru Arena
  2 May      LEEDS, First Direct Arena
  4 May      LONDON, The SSE Arena Wembley
  5 May      CARDIFF, Motorpoint Arena

Visit Manic Street Preachers store now to pre-order ‘Resistance Is Futile’ and get early access to tour tickets.

Manic Street Preachers recently received the Inspiration Award at the Q Awards at the Roundhouse in London. Previous winners include U2, David Bowie and Patti Smith. The band performed a greatest hits set on the night with support from Sleaford Mods.

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Dua Lipa Release EP and Enters the Top 10 at Top 40 Radio

DUA LIPA ENTERS THE TOP 10 ON THE U.S. TOP 40 CHARTWITH “NEW RULES”
“LIVE ACOUSTIC EP” OUT NOW
CELEBRATING MORE THAN 1.2 MILLION ALBUMS AND 8.5 MILLION SINGLES SOLDRising U.K. pop superstar Dua Lipa has released her “Live Acoustic EP.” The EP, featuring a collaboration with Gallant and an acoustic version of her smash hit single “New Rules,” is available now. This release celebrates Dua recently selling a milestone 1.2 million albums and more than 8.5 million singles worldwide, with “New Rules” officially entering the top 10 on the U.S. Top 40 Chart.
Dua has truly made 2017 her year. She is officially Spotify U.K.’s most streamed female artist of 2017, and the fourth most streamed U.K. artist globally following Ed Sheeran, Coldplay and Calvin Harris. “New Rules” was also the first single by a solo female artist to claim the number one spot on the U.K. singles chart since Adele in 2015.
With 2017 coming to an end, “New Rules” has already begun to appear on several year-end lists, including The New York Times’ “The 54 Best Songs of 2017,” Rolling Stone’s “50 Best Songs of 2017,” The FADER’s “101 Best Songs of 2017,” and Esquire’s “50 Best Songs of 2017.” TIME also chose the track as their #1 song of the year, declaring it “a song that speaks to a feminist moment in the form of purest pop gold from a bold voice on the rise.”
Dua has another big year ahead in 2018, continuing her sold-out headlining U.S. tour and embarking on an arena tour in the U.K. Discussing all of her successes in 2017, she said, “This year has been my favorite year ever. Releasing my first album and having the opportunity to tour all over the world and do something new every day...I am so grateful for the response and my fans and everything this year has given me and I can’t wait for 2018!”WEBSITE /INSTAGRAM /TWITTER /FACEBOOK

MIGOS SHARE 'MOTORSPORT' VIDEO FEAT. NICKI MINAJ & CARDI B

MIGOS SHARE NEW VIDEO FOR "MOTORSPORT" FEATURING NICKI MINAJ & CARDI B

CULTURE II COMING SOON 2018 ON QUALITY CONTROL MUSIC / MOTOWN RECORDS / CAPITOL RECORDS
MIGOS NEXT TO APPEAR ON THE QUALITY CONTROL SOUNDTRACK, 'CONTROL THE STREETS' VOLUME 1, DROPPING FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8
WATCH IT HERE: https://Migos.lnk.to/Store
Grammy-nominated multi-platinum trio Migos have shared the eagerly awaited futuristic video for their blockbuster single "MotorSport" featuring Nicki Minaj and Cardi B. In one month the song has earned RIAA Certified Gold status and solidified itself as a major moment in modern music by bringing two of the biggest female rappers together on the same track. It has garnered over 130 million streams to date, is Top 10 in the US and Top 15 on the Spotify's Global Chart,#12 on the iTunes Hip-Hop/Rap Chart, #9 at Urban Radio, #12 at Rhythm Radio, maintains its spot in the Top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart and is one of the Top 10 most Shazammed songs in the US.
"MotorSport" is the first official single from  CULTURE II , the highly anticipated follow up to their RIAA Certified Platinum album  CULTURE . Just last week, Migos were nominated for Best Rap Albumand Best Rap Performance at the 2018 Grammy Awards. Earlier this year, the group won two BET Awards and were named one of Forbes 30 Under 30. Stay tuned for more from Migos.
WATCH "MOTORSPORT" FEAT. NICKI MINAJ AND CARDI Bhttps://Migos.lnk.to/Store
MIGOS SOCIALS:https://www.facebook.com/THEMigosAtl/

New Song From Ellie Goulding “O Holy Night” Out Today On Interscope Records

GET IT NOW! 1. Ellie Goulding - O Holy Night03:14  
Ellie Goulding “O Holy Night” eSingle Retail: http://smarturl.it/OHolyNightEG Amazon: http://smarturl.it/OHolyNightEG/amazonmusicbuyApple Music: http://smarturl.it/OHolyNightEG/applemusicGoogle: http://smarturl.it/OHolyNightEG/googleplayiTunes: http://smarturl.it/OHolyNightEG/itunesSpotify: http://smarturl.it/OHolyNightEG/spotifyTidal: http://smarturl.it/OHolyNightEG/tidal

Mt. Joy To Release Debut Album March 2 On Dualtone Records; Tour With Neko Case + SXSW Already Confirmed

Mt. Joy To Release Debut Album March 2 On Dualtone Records; Tour With Neko Case + SXSW Already ConfirmedWatch A Tour Video for Hype Machine Chart-Topper "Silver Lining"
Today, Mt. Joy announce that their self-titled debut, 'Mt. Joy' will be out March 2nd on Dualtone, an Entertainment One company. In just over a year the LA-via-Philadelphia band has racked up over 10 million streams on Spotify, toured with The Shins, Whitney, The Head And The Heart and The Lone Bellow, and performed at Newport Folk Festival, Bonnaroo, Made In America and Lollapalooza. They are gearing up for a January tour with Neko Case (full dates below) and are already confirmed for SXSW in March.'Mt. Joy' was produced by Jon Gilbert (The Kills) and features 13 original songs that tackle addiction, politics, and mental health. Watch an on-the-road video for their new single "Silver Lining" -- "an intense blast" (KCRW) of the band's confessional, defiant songwriting that hit #1 on the Hype Machine Charts last month -- here: https://youtu.be/3cZQxY4PDS8Just over one year since posting "Astrovan," Mt. Joy -- comprised of Matt Quinn (vocals / guitar), Sam Cooper (guitar), Michael Byrnes (bass), Sotiris Eliopoulous (drums), and Jackie Miclau (keys) -- has been elevated from a "why not?" musical project between reunited high school friends into a full-time entity. "The irony of 'Astrovan' was that song was really about being stuck in a life and wanting to have the opportunity to pursue a dream," says Quinn, "and in an instant it gave us that opportunity."Steeped in folk-rock tradition and powered by the intuitive creative connection between Quinn and Cooper, the songs on 'Mt. Joy' depict Quinn wrestling with his own conscience, where the mundane and the fantastic collide as he processes tragedy, social change, and love. Opener "I'm Your Wreck" describes "monsters in (the) closet, using up the wi-fi" as it cycles from its desperate, spiraling verses to its swinging, stubbornly optimistic coda, while the loping, plaintive chords of "Younger Days" meditate on a frayed psyche and the fear of choosing the wrong path. "Sheep," with its collapsing, hoarse-voiced cry of "freedom was paid in blood," is a post-Trump salvo on the responsibilities of the fortunate to overcome political and social despondency. And on "Silver Lining," perhaps the album's most moving moment, Quinn surveys the damage of hard drugs and the vicious cycle of addiction, as the song's melancholic sentiment kicks into its fervid, defiant chorus, all shout-along vocals and trilling guitars.Pre-order 'Mt. Joy' here: https://www.dualtonestore.com/collections/mt-joyTour DatesDec 07 -- Santa Ana, CA @ Constellation RoomDec 08 -- Los Angeles, CA @ Lodge Room - Highland ParkJan 11 -- Northampton, MA @ The Academy Of Music Theatre*Jan 12 -- Hartford, CT @ Infinity Music Hall*Jan 13 -- Barre, VT @ Barre Opera House*Jan 14 -- Providence, RI @ Columbus Theatre*Jan 15 -- Albany, NY @ Hart Theatre at The Egg*Jan 17 -- Port Chester, NY @ The Capitol Theatre*Jan 18 -- Richmond, VA @ The National*Jan 19 -- Athens, GA @ Georgia Theatre*Jan 20 -- Knoxville, TN @ Bijou Theatre*Jan 21 -- Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel*Jan 23 -- Greensboro, NC @ The Carolina Theatre*Jan 24 -- Charleston, SC @ Music Farm*Jan 25 -- Chattanooga, TN @ The Walker Theatre*Jan 26 -- Lexington, KY @ Manchester Music Hall*Jan 27 -- Bloomington, IL @ The Castle Theatre*Mar 25 -- Tucson, AZ @ Innings Festival* = with Neko Case
\Mt. Joy On The Web:Website: http://www.mtjoyband.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mtjoybandTwitter: https://twitter.com/MtJoyBandInstagram: https://https://www.instagram.com/mtjoyband/

LEVITATION Announces 2018 Lineup: Slowdive, The Black Angels, Electric Wizard, Ministry, The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Ty Segall, Om, Chelsea Wolfe, Dan Deacon & more. Austin, TX: April, 26-29

  
LEVITATION REVEALS 2018 LINEUP
SLOWDIVE, THE BLACK ANGELS, ELECTRIC WIZARD, MINISTRY, THE BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE, TY SEGALL, OM, CHELSEA WOLFE, DAN DEACON, PANDA BEAR and more...
RETURNS TO ITS DOWNTOWN AUSTIN ROOTS FOR YEAR 10APRIL 26-29, 2018

Watch & Share Lineup Video Here
December 7, 2017 - Austin, TX: Levitation celebrates 10 groundbreaking years with its return to downtown Austin, TX for 2018.  For the past ten years, the independent gathering has grown from a small word-of-mouth event to an internationally acclaimed, full weekend destination -- offering once-in-a-lifetime lineups with programming spanning continents and decades.  
2018 PHASE ONE LINEUP:
SLOWDIVETHE BLACK ANGELSELECTRIC WIZARDMINISTRYTHE BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRETY SEGALLPANDA BEARTHEE OH SEESPARQUET COURTSOMS U R V I V ECHELSEA WOLFEDAN DEACONBATHSDEAD MEADOWFÖLLAKZOIDWOODEN SHJIPSWINDHANDGEOLOGISTTHE GARDENLA LUZWAXAHATCHEEHURRAY FOR THE RIFF RAFFTHE MENGOLDEN DAWN ARKESTRAACID MOTHERS TEMPLEIMARHANRUBY THE HATCHETOMNIA GIANT DOGSTONEFIELDMIENANNABELLE CHAIRLEGSBOTANYAL LOVERDALLAS ACIDVUELVETELOCAPRETTIEST EYESRISHI DHIRLAKE OF FIRE& MANY MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED!

Levitation takes over Austin's Red River District on Thursday, April 26 through Sunday, April 29. Venues include Stubb's, The Mohawk, Barracuda, Empire Control Room, Cheer Up Charlies, Emo's and more. 2018 will utilize the Austin clubs that have helped cultivate the city's unique and legendary music scene - bringing a more intimate experience, with longer sets from headliners alongside all the conveniences of the city.The programming will also include pop-up events in nearby cafes, galleries, record stores and more to be announced....   
Tickets for 15 different shows across 6 different venues have been released, along with a limited number of Deluxe Weekend Passes.
The weekend features showcases and curated events with like minded-folks such as Margin Walker, Sacred Bones Records, Burger Records, Castle Face Records, BYM Records, Gorilla VS Bear, NRMAL, Desert Daze, Exploded Drawing along with more presenters and collaborators to be announced. Additional shows, headliners, and event details will be released in a PHASE 2 lineup release in early 2018.
Tickets and info: levitation-austin.com

ABOUT LEVITATION
Founded in 2008 as Austin Psych Fest, by members of The Black Angels and friends, the independent event grew from a small word-of-mouth event to an internationally acclaimed, full weekend destination. Through the years, they helped spark a movement, inspiring the creation of Psych Fests and similar events across the globe. Austin Psych Fest was renamed Levitation in honor of Austin's psychedelic rock pioneers The 13th Floor Elevators, who reunited and performed at Levitation 2015 for the band's 50th anniversary.
2016 was heralded by press and fans alike to be another landmark year for Levitation, until severe weather resulted in the cancellation of the 3 day weekend at the ranch, and a rapidly rescheduled weekend of club shows in downtown Austin. The cancellation also resulted in financial devastation of the independent group, and the postponement of the 2017 event in Austin. The founders took a year to restructure and find a way to move forward. Levitation returns in 2018, continuing the vision that launched the event in 2008.
In addition to the flagship event in Austin, the group has curated Levitation events in France, Chicago and Vancouver, along with ongoing events in Austin and special events and showcases at Mexico City's NRMAL, The Netherlands' Le Guess Who, and a massive annual Levitation showcase at SXSW. Levitation France celebrated it's 5th year in September 2017, at Le Quai in Angers, FR with sold out crowds.  Since 2010, The Reverberation Appreciation Society record label has released records by key bands in the psych and garage rock scene like Night Beats, Holy Wave, Ringo Deathstarr and many more - with new releases on the horizon.
Stay tuned as full details for 2018 unfold, along with upcoming events in Austin including Levitation's 7th annual SXSW event.
Visit levitation-austin.com for full details + news and updates on Levitation 2018.

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