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August 5, 2016
Mass Gothic’s 'Sup Goth' digital EP is out today
Mass Gothic’s Sup Goth digital EP
is out today
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meMdWJR7fgg
Photo credit: Shawn Brackbill
Self-titled LP also available
from Sub Pop
Mass Gothic’s previously announced Sup Goth digital EP is available today worldwide through Sub Pop. The 5-song effort, which features the highlights “A Run” and the title track, was recorded in New York this past spring, shortly after the release ofMass Gothic. Where the group’s self-titled debut chronicled the depths of depression, Sup Goth is the resulting catharsis. The EP is a collaboration between Noel Heroux and partner / bandmate Jessica Zambri, and marks the first Mass Gothic recording the pair have completed together [Listen here].
Mass Gothic have extended their 2016 tour schedule in support of Sup Goth and their self-titled LP. The dates begin August 10th in Allston, MA at Great Scott and now end September 24th in Brooklyn, NY at Baby’s All Right. Along the way, Mass Gothic will support label mates Kyle Craft (August 10-13) and Morgan Delt (September 14th-24th). Please find a complete list of tour dates below.
Mass Gothic also recently delivered a stark visual for the song “Nice Night,” from their self-titled debut, directed by returning director Addison Post (“Every Night You’ve Got To Save Me”) [Watch here].
Mass Gothic is now also available on CD / LP / DL / CASS worldwide from Sub Pop.
Tour Dates
Aug. 10 - Allston, MA - Great Scott*
Aug. 11 - New York, NY - Mercury Lounge*
Aug. 12 - Washington, DC - DC9*
Aug. 13 - Philadelphia, PA - Boot & Saddle*
Sep. 14 - Chicago, IL - Empty Bottle**
Sep. 15 - Detroit, MI - UFO Factory**
Sep. 16 - Toronto, ON - Silver Dollar Room **
Sep. 17 - Montreal, QC - Bar le Ritz **
Sep. 20 - Washington, DC - DC9**
Sep. 21 - Philadelphia, PA - Boot & Saddle**
Sep. 23 - Cambridge, MA - Middle East **
Sep. 24 - Baby's All Right, Brooklyn, NY **
* w/ Kyle Craft
** w/ Morgan Delt
is out today
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meMdWJR7fgg
Photo credit: Shawn Brackbill
Self-titled LP also available
from Sub Pop
Mass Gothic’s previously announced Sup Goth digital EP is available today worldwide through Sub Pop. The 5-song effort, which features the highlights “A Run” and the title track, was recorded in New York this past spring, shortly after the release ofMass Gothic. Where the group’s self-titled debut chronicled the depths of depression, Sup Goth is the resulting catharsis. The EP is a collaboration between Noel Heroux and partner / bandmate Jessica Zambri, and marks the first Mass Gothic recording the pair have completed together [Listen here].
Mass Gothic have extended their 2016 tour schedule in support of Sup Goth and their self-titled LP. The dates begin August 10th in Allston, MA at Great Scott and now end September 24th in Brooklyn, NY at Baby’s All Right. Along the way, Mass Gothic will support label mates Kyle Craft (August 10-13) and Morgan Delt (September 14th-24th). Please find a complete list of tour dates below.
Mass Gothic also recently delivered a stark visual for the song “Nice Night,” from their self-titled debut, directed by returning director Addison Post (“Every Night You’ve Got To Save Me”) [Watch here].
Mass Gothic is now also available on CD / LP / DL / CASS worldwide from Sub Pop.
Tour Dates
Aug. 10 - Allston, MA - Great Scott*
Aug. 11 - New York, NY - Mercury Lounge*
Aug. 12 - Washington, DC - DC9*
Aug. 13 - Philadelphia, PA - Boot & Saddle*
Sep. 14 - Chicago, IL - Empty Bottle**
Sep. 15 - Detroit, MI - UFO Factory**
Sep. 16 - Toronto, ON - Silver Dollar Room **
Sep. 17 - Montreal, QC - Bar le Ritz **
Sep. 20 - Washington, DC - DC9**
Sep. 21 - Philadelphia, PA - Boot & Saddle**
Sep. 23 - Cambridge, MA - Middle East **
Sep. 24 - Baby's All Right, Brooklyn, NY **
* w/ Kyle Craft
** w/ Morgan Delt
Placebo Celebrate Career With Retrospective Release "A Place For Us To Dream - 20 Years of Placebo"
PLACEBO Celebrates 20 Years With Retrospective Limited Edition Release – A Place For Us To Dream– on October 7th via Rise Records Also out October 7th – Life’s What You Make It EP Featuring New Single “Jesus’ Son” 
New York, NY – August 4th, 2016 – Rise Records is extremely excited to add Placebo to their roster and kick things off with a limited edition 20-year retrospective release A Place For Us To Dream . Due out October 7th, the deluxe vinyl (in pink and black), double CD and digital release includes hits that span the groundbreaking act’s incredibly successful two decades such as early favorites “Bruise Pristine,” “Come Home,” and “Teenage Angst’, to career defining singles “Nancy Boy,” “Every You Every Me,” “Pure Morning,” and “The Bitter End” as well as their incredible cover of Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” and “Meds” – a duet with The Kills’ Alison Mosshart. The physical formats of A Place For Us To Dream include a special book that contains never-before-seen photos from the past 20 years, all hand selected by Brian Molko and Stefan Olsdal from their personal archives.
In addition, the album includes the stunning new single “Jesus’ Son,” which drops on September 1st and will also be featured on the Life’s What You Make It EP. Placebo decided to release this six song EP to coincide with the 20 year retrospective. The EP consists of six previous unreleased recordings including the new single and a cover of the Talk Talk classic “Life’s What You Make It.” All the tracks were produced by Adam Noble (Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Paul McCartney, Basement Jaxx), who was at the helm for the band’s acclaimed seventh studio album Loud Like Love . Life’s What You Make It will be available on 12” vinyl (Springtime Green or Black) as well as digitally.
It all began in 1996 for Placebo when they released their critically acclaimed self-titled debut album, which helped pave the way for a strong shift in British music, acting as an antithesis to Britpop and inspiring a generation of bands to follow them. Since then the UK act has gone on to sell more than 12 million records worldwide, has been certified gold and platinum in more than 30 countries and had 6 top ten albums in the UK. In addition, they’ve toured and headlined festivals in more than 70 countries and six continents cementing their reputation for incendiary live shows.
Placebo remain one of the world’s biggest alternative rock bands of the last 20 years and it seems only fitting for them to celebrate the past two decades with a retrospective release that includes their hits, as well as their collaborations with such iconic artists as David Bowie and Michael Stipe. Look for A Place For Us To Dream on October 7th as well as the Life’s What You Make It EP and be sure to grab new single “Jesus’ Son” on September 2nd! Complete track-listings and configurations below.
Watch "Every You Every Me"
Watch "Meds"
A PLACE FOR US TO DREAM
- DELUXE VINYL BOX SET .
Vinyl 1
A1. Pure Morning (Radio Edit)
A2. Jesus’ Son (Radio Edit)
A3. Come Home
A4. Every You Every Me (Single Version)
B1. Too Many Friends
B2. Nancy Boy (Radio Edit)
B3. 36 Degrees (Version 2016)
B4. Taste In Men (Radio Edit)
B5. The Bitter End
Vinyl 2
A1. Without You I'm Nothing (feat. David Bowie)
A2. English Summer Rain (Single Verison)
A3. Breathe Underwater (Slow)
A4. Soulmates
B1. Meds (feat. Alison Mosshart)
B2. Bright Lights (Single Version)
B3. Song To Say Goodbye (Radio Edit)
B4. Infra-Red
B5. Running Up That Hill Vinyl 3
A1. B3 (Radio Edit)
A2. For What It’s Worth
A3. Teenage Angst
A4. You Don’t Care About Us (Radio Edit)
A5. Ashtray Heart
B1. Broken Promise (feat. Michael Stipe)
B2. Slave To The Wage (Radio Edit)
B3. Bruise Pristine (Radio Edit)
B4. This Picture
B5. Protégé Moi
Vinyl 4
A1. Because I Want You (Redux Version)
A2. Black-Eyed
A3. Lazarus
A4. I Know (Version 2008)
B1. A Million Little Pieces (Radio Edit)
B2. Special Needs (Radio Edit)
B3. Special K
B4. Loud Like Love
A PLACE FOR US TO DREAM – 2 X CD EDITION. CD 1
01. Pure Morning (Radio Edit)
02. Jesus’ Son (Radio Edit)
03. Come Home
04. Every You Every Me (Single version)
05. Too Many Friends
06. Nancy Boy (Radio Edit)
07. 36 Degrees (Version 2016)
08. Taste In Men (Radio Edit)
09. The Bitter End
10. Without You I'm Nothing (feat. David Bowie)
11. English Summer Rain (Single Version)
12. Breathe Underwater (Slow)
13. Soulmates
14. Meds (feat Alison Mosshart)
15. Bright Lights (Single Version)
16. Song To Say Goodbye (Radio Edit)
17. Infra-Red
18. Running Up That Hill
CD2
01. B3 (Radio Edit)
02. For What It’s Worth
03. Teenage Angst
04. You Don’t Care About Us (Radio Edit)
05. Ashtray Heart
06. Broken Promise (feat. Michael Stipe)
07. Slave To The Wage (Radio Edit)
08. Bruise Pristine (Radio Edit)
09. This Picture
10. Protégé Moi
11. Because I Want You (Redux)
12. Black-Eyed
13. Lazarus
14. I Know (Version 2008)
15. A Million Little Pieces (Radio Edit)
16. Special Needs (Radio Edit)
17. Special K
18. Loud Like Love
New York, NY – August 4th, 2016 – Rise Records is extremely excited to add Placebo to their roster and kick things off with a limited edition 20-year retrospective release A Place For Us To Dream . Due out October 7th, the deluxe vinyl (in pink and black), double CD and digital release includes hits that span the groundbreaking act’s incredibly successful two decades such as early favorites “Bruise Pristine,” “Come Home,” and “Teenage Angst’, to career defining singles “Nancy Boy,” “Every You Every Me,” “Pure Morning,” and “The Bitter End” as well as their incredible cover of Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” and “Meds” – a duet with The Kills’ Alison Mosshart. The physical formats of A Place For Us To Dream include a special book that contains never-before-seen photos from the past 20 years, all hand selected by Brian Molko and Stefan Olsdal from their personal archives.
In addition, the album includes the stunning new single “Jesus’ Son,” which drops on September 1st and will also be featured on the Life’s What You Make It EP. Placebo decided to release this six song EP to coincide with the 20 year retrospective. The EP consists of six previous unreleased recordings including the new single and a cover of the Talk Talk classic “Life’s What You Make It.” All the tracks were produced by Adam Noble (Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Paul McCartney, Basement Jaxx), who was at the helm for the band’s acclaimed seventh studio album Loud Like Love . Life’s What You Make It will be available on 12” vinyl (Springtime Green or Black) as well as digitally.
It all began in 1996 for Placebo when they released their critically acclaimed self-titled debut album, which helped pave the way for a strong shift in British music, acting as an antithesis to Britpop and inspiring a generation of bands to follow them. Since then the UK act has gone on to sell more than 12 million records worldwide, has been certified gold and platinum in more than 30 countries and had 6 top ten albums in the UK. In addition, they’ve toured and headlined festivals in more than 70 countries and six continents cementing their reputation for incendiary live shows.
Placebo remain one of the world’s biggest alternative rock bands of the last 20 years and it seems only fitting for them to celebrate the past two decades with a retrospective release that includes their hits, as well as their collaborations with such iconic artists as David Bowie and Michael Stipe. Look for A Place For Us To Dream on October 7th as well as the Life’s What You Make It EP and be sure to grab new single “Jesus’ Son” on September 2nd! Complete track-listings and configurations below.
Watch "Every You Every Me"
Watch "Meds"
A PLACE FOR US TO DREAM
- DELUXE VINYL BOX SET .
Vinyl 1A1. Pure Morning (Radio Edit)
A2. Jesus’ Son (Radio Edit)
A3. Come Home
A4. Every You Every Me (Single Version)
B1. Too Many Friends
B2. Nancy Boy (Radio Edit)
B3. 36 Degrees (Version 2016)
B4. Taste In Men (Radio Edit)
B5. The Bitter End
Vinyl 2
A1. Without You I'm Nothing (feat. David Bowie)
A2. English Summer Rain (Single Verison)
A3. Breathe Underwater (Slow)
A4. Soulmates
B1. Meds (feat. Alison Mosshart)
B2. Bright Lights (Single Version)
B3. Song To Say Goodbye (Radio Edit)
B4. Infra-Red
B5. Running Up That Hill Vinyl 3
A1. B3 (Radio Edit)
A2. For What It’s Worth
A3. Teenage Angst
A4. You Don’t Care About Us (Radio Edit)
A5. Ashtray Heart
B1. Broken Promise (feat. Michael Stipe)
B2. Slave To The Wage (Radio Edit)
B3. Bruise Pristine (Radio Edit)
B4. This Picture
B5. Protégé Moi
Vinyl 4
A1. Because I Want You (Redux Version)
A2. Black-Eyed
A3. Lazarus
A4. I Know (Version 2008)
B1. A Million Little Pieces (Radio Edit)
B2. Special Needs (Radio Edit)
B3. Special K
B4. Loud Like Love
A PLACE FOR US TO DREAM – 2 X CD EDITION. CD 1
01. Pure Morning (Radio Edit)
02. Jesus’ Son (Radio Edit)
03. Come Home
04. Every You Every Me (Single version)
05. Too Many Friends
06. Nancy Boy (Radio Edit)
07. 36 Degrees (Version 2016)
08. Taste In Men (Radio Edit)
09. The Bitter End
10. Without You I'm Nothing (feat. David Bowie)
11. English Summer Rain (Single Version)
12. Breathe Underwater (Slow)
13. Soulmates
14. Meds (feat Alison Mosshart)
15. Bright Lights (Single Version)
16. Song To Say Goodbye (Radio Edit)
17. Infra-Red
18. Running Up That Hill
CD2
01. B3 (Radio Edit)
02. For What It’s Worth
03. Teenage Angst
04. You Don’t Care About Us (Radio Edit)
05. Ashtray Heart
06. Broken Promise (feat. Michael Stipe)
07. Slave To The Wage (Radio Edit)
08. Bruise Pristine (Radio Edit)
09. This Picture
10. Protégé Moi
11. Because I Want You (Redux)
12. Black-Eyed
13. Lazarus
14. I Know (Version 2008)
15. A Million Little Pieces (Radio Edit)
16. Special Needs (Radio Edit)
17. Special K
18. Loud Like Love
JEFF The Brotherhood share "Roachin" Off Forthcoming New Album "Zone"
JEFF THE BROTHERHOOD SHARE "ROACHIN" OFF FORTHCOMING NEW ALBUM ZONE
TRACK FEATURES BULLY'S ALICIA BOGNANN
ALBUM OUT AUGUST 12 VIA DINE ALONE RECORDS
JEFF The Brotherhood will be releasing a new album,
Zone
, on August 12 viaDine Alone Records. Links for the album are below. Today they share a new single off the album, "Roachin," which features vocals by Bully's Alicia Bognann. LISTEN to "Roachin" via Soundcloudcleared to share / post
The Nashville-based JEFF the Brotherhood most recently shared "Idiot" and Stereogum called it "a crunchy and hooky and all-too-fun new one." Consequence Of Sound noted, it's the Nashville garage rock duo's music that does all the talking, as it charges forward with the same kind of headbang-worthy oomph that made (their album) "We Will Rock You" an anthem for the ages." Austin Town Hall called "Idiot" a "good 'ol rocking and rolling sound we've come to love from the band over the years."
The band have also released "Punishment" and NPR said, "At first, JEFF The Brotherhood comes across as a simple rock duo, but if you look past the surface, ...they're just funny as hell. 'Punishment" is a perfect example: it pairs fun guitar work and looping with dry humor in the lyrics" Stereogum called "scuzzy, psyched-out rock that this band does best" and Consequence of Sound noted it, "highlights the band's signature intensity with a wicked guitar solo soaked in synth and distortion, as heavy drumming pulses in the background." Exclaim labeled the track a "crunchy, psyched-out single" and Brooklyn Vegan said, "If you loved (Heavy Days and We Are The Champions)... it's time to check back in with JEFF."
DOWNLOAD ZoneSTREAM Zonethese links are for review purposes only - please do not share!
Zone is the third installment in a spiritual trilogy of albums including Heavy Days(2009) and We Are The Champions (2011). Pre-order Zone via the Dine Alone webstore and iTunes.
TRACK FEATURES BULLY'S ALICIA BOGNANN
ALBUM OUT AUGUST 12 VIA DINE ALONE RECORDS
JEFF The Brotherhood will be releasing a new album,
Zone
, on August 12 viaDine Alone Records. Links for the album are below. Today they share a new single off the album, "Roachin," which features vocals by Bully's Alicia Bognann. LISTEN to "Roachin" via Soundcloudcleared to share / postThe Nashville-based JEFF the Brotherhood most recently shared "Idiot" and Stereogum called it "a crunchy and hooky and all-too-fun new one." Consequence Of Sound noted, it's the Nashville garage rock duo's music that does all the talking, as it charges forward with the same kind of headbang-worthy oomph that made (their album) "We Will Rock You" an anthem for the ages." Austin Town Hall called "Idiot" a "good 'ol rocking and rolling sound we've come to love from the band over the years."
The band have also released "Punishment" and NPR said, "At first, JEFF The Brotherhood comes across as a simple rock duo, but if you look past the surface, ...they're just funny as hell. 'Punishment" is a perfect example: it pairs fun guitar work and looping with dry humor in the lyrics" Stereogum called "scuzzy, psyched-out rock that this band does best" and Consequence of Sound noted it, "highlights the band's signature intensity with a wicked guitar solo soaked in synth and distortion, as heavy drumming pulses in the background." Exclaim labeled the track a "crunchy, psyched-out single" and Brooklyn Vegan said, "If you loved (Heavy Days and We Are The Champions)... it's time to check back in with JEFF."
DOWNLOAD ZoneSTREAM Zonethese links are for review purposes only - please do not share!
Zone is the third installment in a spiritual trilogy of albums including Heavy Days(2009) and We Are The Champions (2011). Pre-order Zone via the Dine Alone webstore and iTunes.
Saved By The 90s
Saved By The 90sMedia Night At Webster Hall
Come Party Like Its 1999!
"They will chew up your childhood and puke it back at you in dazzling Technicolor"- NewYork.com "With thunderous and welcoming cheers from the crowd,the Bayside Tigers stole the stage with a bang"- Huffington Post New York, NY - Itching to party like it's 1999? On August 12th we'll be Gettin' Jiggy Wit It to Unbelievable jams that You Oughta Know at Saved by the 90s! We Truly Madly Deeply want you there, so come Bump n Grind with us 'til Closing Time at Webster Hall! To request passes for Saved By The 90s media night, please visit: bit.ly/SBT90sMedia. Tickets are non-transferable.
The party features live 90s music from The Bayside Tigers starting at midnight and a dance party with DJ Suga Ray all night long. For more information, please visit: www.savedbythe90s.com Armed with sweatbands, windbreakers, scrunchies, crop tops, snapbacks and electric-colored garb galore, The Bayside Tigers boast a repertoire of over 150 jams from the 90s, with more being added into the mix every week. Over the last few years Saved By The 90s has welcomed guest appearances by 90s icons such as Dustin Diamond (Screech), Aaron Carter, Coolio, Sophie B. Hawkins, Naughty By Nature, Chris Barron (Spin Doctors), Mark McGrath, Lisa Loeb, Dennis Haskins (Mr. Belding) and more! Guests (19+) can purchase tickets for Saved By The 90s in advance here: http://bit.ly/SavedBy90sTix or can RSVP for FREE entry and 2 for 1 well drinks before midnight with RSVP (21+) here: http://bit.ly/SavedBy90sRSVP. When it comes to having a wild night at Saved By The 90s, they can accommodate it all and have created custom packages for every party animal. For the ultimate Saved By The 90s experience, guests can purchase the Totally Rad 90s Party Package ($60/person), which features complimentary admission for all party members, 'skip the line' entry upon arrival, a special shoutout from the band, inclusive well-drinks + domestic beers from 10pm - 3am and a complimentary slice of pizza, which everyone will need after this epic rage. Pizza opened until 4am! If you are getting hitched and looking for that special evening to celebrate the last few days of being single, brides-to-be can get in on the action with the Bachelorette Party Package (inquire about price here), which features complimentary admission, 'skip the line' entry, a special shoutout for the bachelorette, private VIP table access with a personal host and waitress, choice of a naughty shot or complimentary champagne, a bottle of premium liquor (1 bottle for every 4 people), and a Webster Hall tote bag filled with bride-themed goodies (shot glass necklace, light-up "diamond" ring + more!). Saved By The 90s media night will take place on August 12th at Webster Hall! For more information, please visit: www.savedbythe90s.com ###
Check out more on Saved By The 90s here:Website: www.savedbythe90s.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/savedbythe90s Twitter: www.twitter.com/savedbythe90sInstagram: www.instagram.com/savedbythe90s
Come Party Like Its 1999!
"They will chew up your childhood and puke it back at you in dazzling Technicolor"- NewYork.com "With thunderous and welcoming cheers from the crowd,the Bayside Tigers stole the stage with a bang"- Huffington Post New York, NY - Itching to party like it's 1999? On August 12th we'll be Gettin' Jiggy Wit It to Unbelievable jams that You Oughta Know at Saved by the 90s! We Truly Madly Deeply want you there, so come Bump n Grind with us 'til Closing Time at Webster Hall! To request passes for Saved By The 90s media night, please visit: bit.ly/SBT90sMedia. Tickets are non-transferable.The party features live 90s music from The Bayside Tigers starting at midnight and a dance party with DJ Suga Ray all night long. For more information, please visit: www.savedbythe90s.com Armed with sweatbands, windbreakers, scrunchies, crop tops, snapbacks and electric-colored garb galore, The Bayside Tigers boast a repertoire of over 150 jams from the 90s, with more being added into the mix every week. Over the last few years Saved By The 90s has welcomed guest appearances by 90s icons such as Dustin Diamond (Screech), Aaron Carter, Coolio, Sophie B. Hawkins, Naughty By Nature, Chris Barron (Spin Doctors), Mark McGrath, Lisa Loeb, Dennis Haskins (Mr. Belding) and more! Guests (19+) can purchase tickets for Saved By The 90s in advance here: http://bit.ly/SavedBy90sTix or can RSVP for FREE entry and 2 for 1 well drinks before midnight with RSVP (21+) here: http://bit.ly/SavedBy90sRSVP. When it comes to having a wild night at Saved By The 90s, they can accommodate it all and have created custom packages for every party animal. For the ultimate Saved By The 90s experience, guests can purchase the Totally Rad 90s Party Package ($60/person), which features complimentary admission for all party members, 'skip the line' entry upon arrival, a special shoutout from the band, inclusive well-drinks + domestic beers from 10pm - 3am and a complimentary slice of pizza, which everyone will need after this epic rage. Pizza opened until 4am! If you are getting hitched and looking for that special evening to celebrate the last few days of being single, brides-to-be can get in on the action with the Bachelorette Party Package (inquire about price here), which features complimentary admission, 'skip the line' entry, a special shoutout for the bachelorette, private VIP table access with a personal host and waitress, choice of a naughty shot or complimentary champagne, a bottle of premium liquor (1 bottle for every 4 people), and a Webster Hall tote bag filled with bride-themed goodies (shot glass necklace, light-up "diamond" ring + more!). Saved By The 90s media night will take place on August 12th at Webster Hall! For more information, please visit: www.savedbythe90s.com ###
Check out more on Saved By The 90s here:Website: www.savedbythe90s.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/savedbythe90s Twitter: www.twitter.com/savedbythe90sInstagram: www.instagram.com/savedbythe90s
August 4, 2016
NYC rockers High Waisted want to party with you on a boat!
Pabst Blue Ribbon, Eventbrite and HIGH WAISTED want you to rage on a boat. It's High Waisted's third annual rock 'n' roll booze cruise, and it won't be any fun without you! Three rocking bands, an open bar, a photo booth, face painting, tattoos, limbo, installation art, balloons, confetti, conga lines, and cake. You'll have scenic views of Manhattan and Brooklyn as we cruise under all of NYC's famous bridges and out to the Statue of Liberty! This will be the end of the summer party you will regret missing for every summer to come. Hawaiian and beach attire strongly encouraged. Pre-order tickets and save! This event WILL sell out, so don't delay (discounted tickets here).
THE LINE UP♫ High Waisted
http://highwaisted.party
♫ Joseph King
https://soundcloud.com/josephking321
♫ Roya (members of Habibi, The Clean and DJ Alix Brown)
https://soundcloud.com/roya-bandOTHER FUN
✬ Open bar! Yes, you read that right. 7-9pm, cheers!
✬ A photo booth!
✬ DJ Drew Redmond spinning 45s all night.
✬ Go-Go Dance performances by Momma Jean and the Dancin’ Dreams.
✬ And face painting (cuz why not, you'll be drunk on a boat).THE DIRTY DETAILS // FAQ's
◃ Boarding: 6:30 pm (come early, cuz waiting in line sucks).
◃ Set sail: 7:30 pm sharp (we will leave without you, don't be that guy).
◃ Return to dock: 10:45
◃ 21+ Only (No I.D. no entry)
Tyler, the Creator's 5th annual Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival to feature Lil Wayne, Erykah Badu, Chance the Rapper, A$AP Rocky and more
LIL WAYNE, ERYKAH BADU, CHANCE THE RAPPER, A$AP ROCKY, SCHOOLBOY Q, TYLER THE CREATOR AND MORE TO PERFORM AT THE FIFTH ANNUAL CAMP FLOG GNAW CARNIVAL
PRE-SALE TICKETS AVAILABLE TO GOLF MEDIA MEMBERS ON MONDAY, AUGUST 8TH
TICKETS AVAILABLE TO GENERAL PUBLIC ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 9TH
After recently announcing the dates for his 5th annual Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival, which takes place in Los Angeles on November 12th and 13th at Exposition Park in partnership with Goldenvoice, Tyler the Creator is back today to share this year's lineup and ticketing information.
This year will feature performances by Lil Wayne, Erykah Badu, Chance the Rapper, A$AP Rocky, ScHoolboy Q, Death Grips, Sleigh Bells, The Internet, DJ Mustard, Kehlani, Joey Bada$$, SZA, Kaytranada, A$AP Ferg, Toro y Moi, Action Bronson, Kali Uchis, Domo Genesis and more, in addition to Tyler the Creator himself.
Tickets will be available for pre-sale to Golf Media members only on Monday, August 8th at 10AM Pacific and to the general public on Tuesday, August 9th at 10AM Pacific.
Check out the entire lineup of this year's performers and all ticketing info below now. Stay tuned for lineup additions and more Camp Flog Gnaw news soon.
TICKETING INFO:
GA Weekend Pass - $175 GA Saturday Pass (Golf Media Members Only) - $98 GA Sunday Pass (Golf Media Members Only) - $98
VIP GOLF Country Club Pass - $350
The VIP GOLF Country Club Pass includes 1 VIP ticket to both Saturday and Sunday of the Carnival. This pass includes access to the exclusive VIP area located inside the Camp Flog Gnaw grounds, known as the Okaga Country Club, which will include a miniature golf course, shaded areas, charging stations, picnic tables, couches, additional restrooms, Tyler's own waffle bar, ice cold lemonade, a full cash bar and an overall nice hang out spot. There will also be a Pro Shop with exclusive GOLF merchandise.
In addition, the VIP GOLF Country Club Pass will include the following commemorative merchandise items:
GOLF Tote bagGOLF hatCFG blanketCFG disposable cameraCommemorative CFG lanyard
Carnival Game Booths - $40 per dayFor the first time, Camp Flog Gnaw is also offering an unlimited game wristband. Play unlimited games to win prizes from CFG, GOLF, OF and more. Wristbands are sold in advance of the event for $40 per day and CFG game booths will be open both Saturday and Sunday while prizes last.
http://www.campfloggnaw.com/
PRE-SALE TICKETS AVAILABLE TO GOLF MEDIA MEMBERS ON MONDAY, AUGUST 8TH
TICKETS AVAILABLE TO GENERAL PUBLIC ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 9TH
After recently announcing the dates for his 5th annual Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival, which takes place in Los Angeles on November 12th and 13th at Exposition Park in partnership with Goldenvoice, Tyler the Creator is back today to share this year's lineup and ticketing information. This year will feature performances by Lil Wayne, Erykah Badu, Chance the Rapper, A$AP Rocky, ScHoolboy Q, Death Grips, Sleigh Bells, The Internet, DJ Mustard, Kehlani, Joey Bada$$, SZA, Kaytranada, A$AP Ferg, Toro y Moi, Action Bronson, Kali Uchis, Domo Genesis and more, in addition to Tyler the Creator himself.
Tickets will be available for pre-sale to Golf Media members only on Monday, August 8th at 10AM Pacific and to the general public on Tuesday, August 9th at 10AM Pacific.
Check out the entire lineup of this year's performers and all ticketing info below now. Stay tuned for lineup additions and more Camp Flog Gnaw news soon.
TICKETING INFO:
GA Weekend Pass - $175 GA Saturday Pass (Golf Media Members Only) - $98 GA Sunday Pass (Golf Media Members Only) - $98
VIP GOLF Country Club Pass - $350
The VIP GOLF Country Club Pass includes 1 VIP ticket to both Saturday and Sunday of the Carnival. This pass includes access to the exclusive VIP area located inside the Camp Flog Gnaw grounds, known as the Okaga Country Club, which will include a miniature golf course, shaded areas, charging stations, picnic tables, couches, additional restrooms, Tyler's own waffle bar, ice cold lemonade, a full cash bar and an overall nice hang out spot. There will also be a Pro Shop with exclusive GOLF merchandise.
In addition, the VIP GOLF Country Club Pass will include the following commemorative merchandise items:
GOLF Tote bagGOLF hatCFG blanketCFG disposable cameraCommemorative CFG lanyard
Carnival Game Booths - $40 per dayFor the first time, Camp Flog Gnaw is also offering an unlimited game wristband. Play unlimited games to win prizes from CFG, GOLF, OF and more. Wristbands are sold in advance of the event for $40 per day and CFG game booths will be open both Saturday and Sunday while prizes last.
http://www.campfloggnaw.com/
The Faint To Release CAPSULE:1999-2016 this Fall via Saddle Creek; Stream New Single "Skylab1979" at Noisey
The Faint To Release CAPSULE:1999-2016 this Fall via Saddle CreekStream New Single "Skylab1979" at Noisey
Fall Tour Dates With Gang Of Four & Pictureplane Announced
photo credit: Bill Sitzmann
Stream: "Skylab1979" via Noisey or YouTube
Stream: "Young & Realistic" via Streaming Services The Faint is set to release CAPSULE:1999-2016 on CD and digitally on September 30 and 2xLP on October 28 via Saddle Creek. CAPSULE:1999-2016 is available to pre-order now in the Saddle Creek online store. The 2xLP is pressed on silver vinyl and the first pressing of the album will contain a bonus 7" featuring "Skylab1979" and "ESP." CAPSULE:1999-2016 is a retrospective collection that represents a golden era for The Faint. The album includes 16 of their most beloved songs from five albums and is an excellent primer for new fans or a classic collection for those who’ve been nodding along since the Blank-Wave Arcade days. Noisey is running an exclusive premiere of “Skylab1979,” one of two new tracks appearing on the album in addition to the recently released “Young & Realistic."The Omaha-based band had been kicking around for four years prior to that period, but had a hard time hitting their stride. “We didn’t make anything we really liked until 1999,” frontman Todd Fink laughs. The Faint released some initial material that fit in with the times—reminiscent of the post-punk sounds of Fugazi and other Dischord Records bands—but wasn’t anything spectacular, lacking the distinct personality that would eventually come to define them. It was in writing “Worked Up So Sexual,” the hit single from 1999’s Blank-Wave Arcade, that the band struck their jackpot moment. They discovered an entirely original fusion of synth sounds over a blaring rock background, one that was as catchy as it was danceable. Just like that, the Faint captured lightning in a bottle. “I felt lucky... like, blessed or something,” Fink remembers. “By the time we’d actually recorded those songs, we were like, ‘Yeah, this is where it’s at.’ We were excited to go play basement shows and little bars and halls and just bring the music that we hunted down, that felt like us.”Still reveling in the success of their newfound identity, the band added death metal guitarist Dapose and released their masterpiece, Danse Macabre, in 2001, one of Saddle Creek’s all-time “big three” albums, right up there with Cursive’s The Ugly Organ and Bright Eyes’ Lifted. It was a dark and sinister work that could still be enjoyed on the dance floor. Songs like “Agenda Suicide” and “Glass Danse” forced blasts of disorienting techno beats into aggressive, almost industrial noise that leaned heavily on filthy bass lines. The album exploded, and their weirdo melange of genres brought them a sizeable audience dancing along. Armed with their new, dynamic sound, the band released an onslaught onto unsuspecting crowds around the country—a bombastic audio/visual assault of strobe lights, keyboards, and dance-punk. At times, they were convinced that their esoteric style of punk with a fun twist was bound to turn people off, but to their surprise, the Faint began to catch on. Over the next few years, they continued to evolve on Wet from Birth in 2004 and Fasciinatiion in 2008, before taking a hiatus prior to returning for their anticipated 2014 album, Doom Abuse. CAPSULE:1999-2016 serves to bookend this remarkable 17-year period for the Omaha vets, a time which saw them as imitable pioneers of electro-punk. In addition to highlighting songs from five of The Faint’s most popular albums, CAPSULE:1999-2016 features three new songs. The recently released single, “Young & Realistic,” and two bonus unreleased songs: “Skylab1979” and “ESP,” all of which feature latest member Graham Ulicny (Reptar) on synth duties. The new songs give a glimpse of what’s to come for The Faint, as they embark on a new chapter in their long, influential career.The Faint have also announced North American fall tour dates with Gang Of Four and Brooklyn-based electronic artist Pictureplane. The upcoming tour kicks off on September 29 in Minneapolis at First Avenue and make stops in major cities including Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Los Angeles. The tour will conclude with a hometown show in Omaha on Halloween at Sokol Auditorium. The Faint will also be performing at The Growlers’ Beach Goth V festival taking place in Orange County, California. The festival will also include sets from Bon Iver, James Blake, Justice, Future Islands, Devendra Banhart, The Drums, Cold Cave, Wild Nothing, Hinds and HEALTH. Advance tickets and the full line up can be found HERE . All upcoming shows are listed below.
The Faint Tour Dates 09.29 - Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue *09.30 - Chicago, IL @ Metro *10.01 - Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall *10.02 - Toronto, ON, Canada @ Danforth Music Hall *10.05 - Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club *10.06 - New York, NY @ Webster Hall *10.07 - Philadelphia, PA @ The Trocadero Theatre *10.08 - Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club *10.10 - Nashville, TN @ Mercy Lounge *10.11 - Atlanta, GA @ Center Stage *10.13 - Houston, TX @ House of Blues *10.14 - Dallas, TX @ South Side Music Hall *10.15 - Austin, TX @ Emo's *10.17 - Scottsdale, AZ @ LiveWire *10.18 - San Diego, CA @ Observatory North Park *10.20 - Los Angeles, CA @ Mayan Theater *10.21 - Las Vegas, NV @ Brooklyn Bowl *10.22 - 10.23 - Santa Ana, CA @ Beach Goth V10.23 - San Francisco, CA @ Regency Ballroom *10.25 - Seattle, WA @ The Showbox *10.26 - Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom *10.28 - Salt Lake City, UT @ In The Venue *10.29 - Englewood, CO @ Gothic Theatre *10.31 - Omaha, NE @ Sokol Auditorium * * with Gang Of Four & Pictureplane
CAPSULE:1999-2016 Track List:1. Glass Danse2. Paranoiattack3. Agenda Suicide4. Mirror Error5. Evil Voices6. The Conductor7. Desperate Guys8. Worked Up So Sexual9. Posed to Death10. I Disappear11. Take Me to the Hospital12. The Geeks Were Right13. Dropkick the Punks14. Damage Control15. Call Call16. Southern Belles in London Sing17. Young & Realistic18. Skylab1979 (Bonus Track)19. ESP (Bonus Track)
Fall Tour Dates With Gang Of Four & Pictureplane Announced
photo credit: Bill Sitzmann
Stream: "Skylab1979" via Noisey or YouTubeStream: "Young & Realistic" via Streaming Services The Faint is set to release CAPSULE:1999-2016 on CD and digitally on September 30 and 2xLP on October 28 via Saddle Creek. CAPSULE:1999-2016 is available to pre-order now in the Saddle Creek online store. The 2xLP is pressed on silver vinyl and the first pressing of the album will contain a bonus 7" featuring "Skylab1979" and "ESP." CAPSULE:1999-2016 is a retrospective collection that represents a golden era for The Faint. The album includes 16 of their most beloved songs from five albums and is an excellent primer for new fans or a classic collection for those who’ve been nodding along since the Blank-Wave Arcade days. Noisey is running an exclusive premiere of “Skylab1979,” one of two new tracks appearing on the album in addition to the recently released “Young & Realistic."The Omaha-based band had been kicking around for four years prior to that period, but had a hard time hitting their stride. “We didn’t make anything we really liked until 1999,” frontman Todd Fink laughs. The Faint released some initial material that fit in with the times—reminiscent of the post-punk sounds of Fugazi and other Dischord Records bands—but wasn’t anything spectacular, lacking the distinct personality that would eventually come to define them. It was in writing “Worked Up So Sexual,” the hit single from 1999’s Blank-Wave Arcade, that the band struck their jackpot moment. They discovered an entirely original fusion of synth sounds over a blaring rock background, one that was as catchy as it was danceable. Just like that, the Faint captured lightning in a bottle. “I felt lucky... like, blessed or something,” Fink remembers. “By the time we’d actually recorded those songs, we were like, ‘Yeah, this is where it’s at.’ We were excited to go play basement shows and little bars and halls and just bring the music that we hunted down, that felt like us.”Still reveling in the success of their newfound identity, the band added death metal guitarist Dapose and released their masterpiece, Danse Macabre, in 2001, one of Saddle Creek’s all-time “big three” albums, right up there with Cursive’s The Ugly Organ and Bright Eyes’ Lifted. It was a dark and sinister work that could still be enjoyed on the dance floor. Songs like “Agenda Suicide” and “Glass Danse” forced blasts of disorienting techno beats into aggressive, almost industrial noise that leaned heavily on filthy bass lines. The album exploded, and their weirdo melange of genres brought them a sizeable audience dancing along. Armed with their new, dynamic sound, the band released an onslaught onto unsuspecting crowds around the country—a bombastic audio/visual assault of strobe lights, keyboards, and dance-punk. At times, they were convinced that their esoteric style of punk with a fun twist was bound to turn people off, but to their surprise, the Faint began to catch on. Over the next few years, they continued to evolve on Wet from Birth in 2004 and Fasciinatiion in 2008, before taking a hiatus prior to returning for their anticipated 2014 album, Doom Abuse. CAPSULE:1999-2016 serves to bookend this remarkable 17-year period for the Omaha vets, a time which saw them as imitable pioneers of electro-punk. In addition to highlighting songs from five of The Faint’s most popular albums, CAPSULE:1999-2016 features three new songs. The recently released single, “Young & Realistic,” and two bonus unreleased songs: “Skylab1979” and “ESP,” all of which feature latest member Graham Ulicny (Reptar) on synth duties. The new songs give a glimpse of what’s to come for The Faint, as they embark on a new chapter in their long, influential career.The Faint have also announced North American fall tour dates with Gang Of Four and Brooklyn-based electronic artist Pictureplane. The upcoming tour kicks off on September 29 in Minneapolis at First Avenue and make stops in major cities including Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Los Angeles. The tour will conclude with a hometown show in Omaha on Halloween at Sokol Auditorium. The Faint will also be performing at The Growlers’ Beach Goth V festival taking place in Orange County, California. The festival will also include sets from Bon Iver, James Blake, Justice, Future Islands, Devendra Banhart, The Drums, Cold Cave, Wild Nothing, Hinds and HEALTH. Advance tickets and the full line up can be found HERE . All upcoming shows are listed below.
The Faint Tour Dates 09.29 - Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue *09.30 - Chicago, IL @ Metro *10.01 - Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall *10.02 - Toronto, ON, Canada @ Danforth Music Hall *10.05 - Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club *10.06 - New York, NY @ Webster Hall *10.07 - Philadelphia, PA @ The Trocadero Theatre *10.08 - Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club *10.10 - Nashville, TN @ Mercy Lounge *10.11 - Atlanta, GA @ Center Stage *10.13 - Houston, TX @ House of Blues *10.14 - Dallas, TX @ South Side Music Hall *10.15 - Austin, TX @ Emo's *10.17 - Scottsdale, AZ @ LiveWire *10.18 - San Diego, CA @ Observatory North Park *10.20 - Los Angeles, CA @ Mayan Theater *10.21 - Las Vegas, NV @ Brooklyn Bowl *10.22 - 10.23 - Santa Ana, CA @ Beach Goth V10.23 - San Francisco, CA @ Regency Ballroom *10.25 - Seattle, WA @ The Showbox *10.26 - Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom *10.28 - Salt Lake City, UT @ In The Venue *10.29 - Englewood, CO @ Gothic Theatre *10.31 - Omaha, NE @ Sokol Auditorium * * with Gang Of Four & Pictureplane
CAPSULE:1999-2016 Track List:1. Glass Danse2. Paranoiattack3. Agenda Suicide4. Mirror Error5. Evil Voices6. The Conductor7. Desperate Guys8. Worked Up So Sexual9. Posed to Death10. I Disappear11. Take Me to the Hospital12. The Geeks Were Right13. Dropkick the Punks14. Damage Control15. Call Call16. Southern Belles in London Sing17. Young & Realistic18. Skylab1979 (Bonus Track)19. ESP (Bonus Track)
The Shaggs Philosophy Of The World Hi everyone! For the past few years we’ve been working with everyone’s favorite outsider sister act The Shaggs to put together an in-depth reissue of their 1969 album Philosophy Of The World. The story of The Shaggs
The Shaggs
Philosophy Of The World
For the past few years we’ve been working with everyone’s favorite outsider sister act The Shaggs to put together an in-depth reissue of their 1969 album Philosophy Of The World. The story of The Shaggs is larger than life. It includes a grandmother’s prophecy, a driven father, three unassuming sisters, a cat named Foot-Foot, and perhaps the most polarizing album of all time.
Many talented fans of The Shaggs have contributed to this special reissue with liner notes by the legendary Lenny Kaye. A deluxe option comes on “Shag Carpet” color swirl wax with a Shaggs poster and enamel pin. Seth Bogart (Hunx & His Punx) designed a limited edition Shaggs t-shirt for the release, which is available as an add-on. The album is alsoavailable on black wax, CD, and digitally.
In addition, acclaimed animator Joanna Neborsky has created a new animated music video telling the story of The Shaggs (watch below), As an added bonus, there will be a number of Shaggs events this fall, including a Shaggs reunion show (details forthcoming).
Let's get weird!
Philosophy Of The World
For the past few years we’ve been working with everyone’s favorite outsider sister act The Shaggs to put together an in-depth reissue of their 1969 album Philosophy Of The World. The story of The Shaggs is larger than life. It includes a grandmother’s prophecy, a driven father, three unassuming sisters, a cat named Foot-Foot, and perhaps the most polarizing album of all time.
Many talented fans of The Shaggs have contributed to this special reissue with liner notes by the legendary Lenny Kaye. A deluxe option comes on “Shag Carpet” color swirl wax with a Shaggs poster and enamel pin. Seth Bogart (Hunx & His Punx) designed a limited edition Shaggs t-shirt for the release, which is available as an add-on. The album is alsoavailable on black wax, CD, and digitally.
In addition, acclaimed animator Joanna Neborsky has created a new animated music video telling the story of The Shaggs (watch below), As an added bonus, there will be a number of Shaggs events this fall, including a Shaggs reunion show (details forthcoming).
Let's get weird!
Beach Slang's Video for "Punks In A Disco Bar"
Beach Slang Share Video For
"Punks In A Disco Bar"
New Album A Loud Bash Of Teenage Feelings Out September 23rd On Polyvinyl Records
Even More Dates Announced + Tour With Bleached
*photo credit Ian Laidlaw
"I don't want to whisper things anymore. I want to yell them." -- Beach Slang's James Alex
Philadelphia's Beach Slang recently announced the release of their new album, A Loud Bash Of Teenage Feelings, coming out this September 23rd on Polyvinyl Records. They shared their first single for "Punks In A Disco Bar" and today the video for the song premiered at NPR . "It's a glimpse into what it's like to be young, misunderstood and out of place, yet finding belonging in each other. It's the perfect complement to "Punks In A Disco Bar" and an ode to the motifs and life-affirming mission of Beach Slang..
"The song will certainly be instantly recognizable to fans of the band's previous work, with the same never-caring, heart-punching, loud-things-loving lyrics and thick Minneapolis-style riffing of Beach Slang's debut LP - if a touch wearier than last time out." - Spin
"the heart-on-the-sleeve punks have already become the kind of band that fans rush to get tattooed all over their bodies. Well, those fans had better make room for some new ink..." - Consequence of Sound
"We need endorphin-heavy, heart-on-sleeve, major-chord, grin-inducing punk rock right now. I mean we need it. There's a goddamn duty of care: punk has to hold people to account and spit against authority, but sometimes you need to smile like an idiot and let go." - Noisey
"This new track seeps with feelings of youth and their accompanying frustration. Very punk guitar drowns the entire two minutes and 41 seconds, and the vocals don't hold anything back. It's just what you'd expect from a song called "Punks In A Disco Bar," and that's not a bad thing." WXPN
Pre-order the album at aloudbashofteenagefeelings.com
Beach Slang's second full-length is a crash-and-thunder collection of songs about what it takes to keep yourself going, to make it through the rest of the night-hell, through the rest of your youth-and beyond. Frontman James Alex wrote much of A Loud Bash Of Teenage Feelings on their first album's support tour, during which he spent a lot of time with the kids who'd picked up the record.
"A lot of the songs [on Loud Bash] are the stories of the kids who got turned on to Beach Slang by the first album," says Alex. "They're autobiographical, too, but kind of at a remove-I'm not that young kid anymore, but I used to be. You know how it is; rock and roll is a new crop of 15-year-olds picking up guitars every year and having at it. There was something really cool about documenting someone elses life, but seeing myself in it. I suppose that's why we connect. We're all kind of one big gang."
Going into the second record, Alex didn't feel a sense of pressure to match the broad, unexpected success of the first.
"What I did feel was a sense of responsibility to the kids who told me they were finding something in our music that brought them back from a bad place, the ones who were getting Beach Slang tattoos and quoting lyrics to me after the shows. I don't want to let those people down. As a 20-year-old, I thought, hey, let's all have fun, we're gonna live forever. You don't really see the finish line. Now it's more like, am I leaving behind work that's going to matter? What's this going to say about me when I run out of air, and my son is listening to these records and tapes that I left behind. Is he going to say, "Yeah, my dad was all right"? These days I feel like I'm responsible for things bigger than myself. And I want to do right by them."
Tracklisting:Future Mixtape For The Art KidsAtom BombSpin The DialArt DamageHot TrampsPunks In A Disco BarWasted Daze Of YouthYoung HeartsThe Perfect HighWarpaint
Beach Slang continue to dominate the road. See all dates below and keep an eye onhttp://beachslang.com/ for even more dates to be announced.
Beach Slang on tour:8/07 -- Katowice, Poland -- OFF Festival8/08 -- Bremen, Germany -- Tower Musikclub8/10 -- Oslo, Norway -- Øya Festival8/11 -- Gothenburg, Sweden -- Way Out West Festival8/12 -- Cophenhagen, Denmark -- KB188/13 -- Eschwege, Germany -- Open Flair Festival8/14 -- Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany -- Taubertal Festival8/15 -- Trier, Germany -- Mergener Hof8/16 -- Dortmund, Germany -- Freizeitzentrum West (FZW)8/17 -- Osnabrück, Germany -- Kleine Freiheit8/18 -- Hasselt, Belgium -- Pukkelpop8/19 -- Marinen, Trondheim, Norway -- Pstereo Festival8/20 -- Bodø, Norway -- Parken Festival8/22 -- Milton Keynes, UK -- The Craufurd Arms8/23 -- Birmingham, UK -- The Sunflower Lounge8/24 -- Hull, UK -- Adelphi8/25 -- Huddersfield, UK -- The Parish8/26 -- Bramham Park, Wetherby, UK -- Leeds Festival8/27 -- Paris, France -- Rock En Seine8/28 -- Richfield Avenue, Reading, UK -- Reading Festival9/2 -- Montauk, NY -- The Surf Lodge's Summer Music Series9/8 -- Baltimore, MD -- The Ottobar9/9 -- Raleigh, NC -- Hopscotch Music Festival @ Cam9/10 -- Richmond, VA -- The Camel9/17 -- Wilmington, DE -- Dogfish Head Analog-a-GoGo @ Bellevue State Park9/23 -- Chicago, IL -- Goose Island Beer Co.s Urban Block Party10/6 -- Boston, MA -- Royale%10/8 -- Philadelphia, PA -- Project Pabst Citywide Festival @ Electric Factory10/11 -- Washington, DC -- Black Cat **10/12 -- Virginia Beach, VA -- Shaka's**10/13 -- West Columbia, SC -- New Brookland Tavern**10/14 -- Orlando, FL -- Blackbooth**10/15 -- Jacksonville, FL -- Jack Rabbits**10/16 -- Atlanta, GA -- The Masquerade (Hell)**10/18 -- Nashville, TN -- The Basement East**10/19 -- Louisville, KY -- Zanzabar**10/20 -- Newport, KY -- The Southgate House Revival**10/21 -- Cleveland, OH -- Grog Shop**10/22 -- Pittsburgh, PA -- Cattivo**10/24 -- Columbus, OH -- Rumba Cafe**10/25 -- Bloomington, IN -- The Bishop**10/26 -- St. Louis, MO -- Old Rock House**10/28 -- Minneapolis, MN -- Triple Rock Social Club**10/29 -- Maquoketa, IA -- Codfish Hollow**10/30 -- Omaha, NE -- Reverb Lounge**10/31 -- Kansas City, MO -- The Tank Room**11/01 -- Fayetteville, AR -- George's Majestic Lounge**11/02 -- Oklahoma City, OK -- 89th Street Collective**11/4-6 -- Austin, TX -- Sound on Sound Festival% w/ Descendents** w/ Bleached
"Punks In A Disco Bar"
New Album A Loud Bash Of Teenage Feelings Out September 23rd On Polyvinyl Records
Even More Dates Announced + Tour With Bleached
*photo credit Ian Laidlaw"I don't want to whisper things anymore. I want to yell them." -- Beach Slang's James Alex
Philadelphia's Beach Slang recently announced the release of their new album, A Loud Bash Of Teenage Feelings, coming out this September 23rd on Polyvinyl Records. They shared their first single for "Punks In A Disco Bar" and today the video for the song premiered at NPR . "It's a glimpse into what it's like to be young, misunderstood and out of place, yet finding belonging in each other. It's the perfect complement to "Punks In A Disco Bar" and an ode to the motifs and life-affirming mission of Beach Slang..
"The song will certainly be instantly recognizable to fans of the band's previous work, with the same never-caring, heart-punching, loud-things-loving lyrics and thick Minneapolis-style riffing of Beach Slang's debut LP - if a touch wearier than last time out." - Spin
"the heart-on-the-sleeve punks have already become the kind of band that fans rush to get tattooed all over their bodies. Well, those fans had better make room for some new ink..." - Consequence of Sound
"We need endorphin-heavy, heart-on-sleeve, major-chord, grin-inducing punk rock right now. I mean we need it. There's a goddamn duty of care: punk has to hold people to account and spit against authority, but sometimes you need to smile like an idiot and let go." - Noisey
"This new track seeps with feelings of youth and their accompanying frustration. Very punk guitar drowns the entire two minutes and 41 seconds, and the vocals don't hold anything back. It's just what you'd expect from a song called "Punks In A Disco Bar," and that's not a bad thing." WXPN
Pre-order the album at aloudbashofteenagefeelings.comBeach Slang's second full-length is a crash-and-thunder collection of songs about what it takes to keep yourself going, to make it through the rest of the night-hell, through the rest of your youth-and beyond. Frontman James Alex wrote much of A Loud Bash Of Teenage Feelings on their first album's support tour, during which he spent a lot of time with the kids who'd picked up the record.
"A lot of the songs [on Loud Bash] are the stories of the kids who got turned on to Beach Slang by the first album," says Alex. "They're autobiographical, too, but kind of at a remove-I'm not that young kid anymore, but I used to be. You know how it is; rock and roll is a new crop of 15-year-olds picking up guitars every year and having at it. There was something really cool about documenting someone elses life, but seeing myself in it. I suppose that's why we connect. We're all kind of one big gang."
Going into the second record, Alex didn't feel a sense of pressure to match the broad, unexpected success of the first.
"What I did feel was a sense of responsibility to the kids who told me they were finding something in our music that brought them back from a bad place, the ones who were getting Beach Slang tattoos and quoting lyrics to me after the shows. I don't want to let those people down. As a 20-year-old, I thought, hey, let's all have fun, we're gonna live forever. You don't really see the finish line. Now it's more like, am I leaving behind work that's going to matter? What's this going to say about me when I run out of air, and my son is listening to these records and tapes that I left behind. Is he going to say, "Yeah, my dad was all right"? These days I feel like I'm responsible for things bigger than myself. And I want to do right by them."
Tracklisting:Future Mixtape For The Art KidsAtom BombSpin The DialArt DamageHot TrampsPunks In A Disco BarWasted Daze Of YouthYoung HeartsThe Perfect HighWarpaint
Beach Slang continue to dominate the road. See all dates below and keep an eye onhttp://beachslang.com/ for even more dates to be announced.
Beach Slang on tour:8/07 -- Katowice, Poland -- OFF Festival8/08 -- Bremen, Germany -- Tower Musikclub8/10 -- Oslo, Norway -- Øya Festival8/11 -- Gothenburg, Sweden -- Way Out West Festival8/12 -- Cophenhagen, Denmark -- KB188/13 -- Eschwege, Germany -- Open Flair Festival8/14 -- Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany -- Taubertal Festival8/15 -- Trier, Germany -- Mergener Hof8/16 -- Dortmund, Germany -- Freizeitzentrum West (FZW)8/17 -- Osnabrück, Germany -- Kleine Freiheit8/18 -- Hasselt, Belgium -- Pukkelpop8/19 -- Marinen, Trondheim, Norway -- Pstereo Festival8/20 -- Bodø, Norway -- Parken Festival8/22 -- Milton Keynes, UK -- The Craufurd Arms8/23 -- Birmingham, UK -- The Sunflower Lounge8/24 -- Hull, UK -- Adelphi8/25 -- Huddersfield, UK -- The Parish8/26 -- Bramham Park, Wetherby, UK -- Leeds Festival8/27 -- Paris, France -- Rock En Seine8/28 -- Richfield Avenue, Reading, UK -- Reading Festival9/2 -- Montauk, NY -- The Surf Lodge's Summer Music Series9/8 -- Baltimore, MD -- The Ottobar9/9 -- Raleigh, NC -- Hopscotch Music Festival @ Cam9/10 -- Richmond, VA -- The Camel9/17 -- Wilmington, DE -- Dogfish Head Analog-a-GoGo @ Bellevue State Park9/23 -- Chicago, IL -- Goose Island Beer Co.s Urban Block Party10/6 -- Boston, MA -- Royale%10/8 -- Philadelphia, PA -- Project Pabst Citywide Festival @ Electric Factory10/11 -- Washington, DC -- Black Cat **10/12 -- Virginia Beach, VA -- Shaka's**10/13 -- West Columbia, SC -- New Brookland Tavern**10/14 -- Orlando, FL -- Blackbooth**10/15 -- Jacksonville, FL -- Jack Rabbits**10/16 -- Atlanta, GA -- The Masquerade (Hell)**10/18 -- Nashville, TN -- The Basement East**10/19 -- Louisville, KY -- Zanzabar**10/20 -- Newport, KY -- The Southgate House Revival**10/21 -- Cleveland, OH -- Grog Shop**10/22 -- Pittsburgh, PA -- Cattivo**10/24 -- Columbus, OH -- Rumba Cafe**10/25 -- Bloomington, IN -- The Bishop**10/26 -- St. Louis, MO -- Old Rock House**10/28 -- Minneapolis, MN -- Triple Rock Social Club**10/29 -- Maquoketa, IA -- Codfish Hollow**10/30 -- Omaha, NE -- Reverb Lounge**10/31 -- Kansas City, MO -- The Tank Room**11/01 -- Fayetteville, AR -- George's Majestic Lounge**11/02 -- Oklahoma City, OK -- 89th Street Collective**11/4-6 -- Austin, TX -- Sound on Sound Festival% w/ Descendents** w/ Bleached
