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May 18, 2016
Flume To Play Four Consecutive Nights At Los Angeles' Shrine Expo Hall
BY POPULAR DEMAND, FLUME TO PLAY FOUR CONSECUTIVE NIGHTS AT
LOS ANGELES’ SHRINE EXPO HALLMORE THAN 100,000 TICKETS SOLD IN NORTH AMERICA, SHOWS SOLD OUT NATIONWIDESKIN OUT MAY 27 ON MOM + POP,
AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER NOW[image error][image error]Acclaimed Australian artist Flume is set to play a fourth consecutive night at Los Angeles’Shrine Expo Hall after selling out three shows (15,000 tickets) in mere minutes. Tickets for the fourth show, August 10, will be on sale to the public on Friday, May 20 at flu.me.Flume will embark on a massive world tour to celebrate the release of his highly anticipated forthcoming album Skin , out May 27 on Mom + Pop. Following its announcement last week, more than 100,000 tickets have been sold in North America alone for the tour, including 16,000 tickets in San Francisco in only 24 hours. With more than half of the dates nationwide sold out, additional shows have been announced in Seattle, Los Angeles, Boston, Atlanta and San Francisco.Vince Staples, Cashmere Cat, AlunaGeorge, Shlohmo, Mura Masa, Ryan Hemsworth, Classixx, Mr. Carmack, EPROM, Chrome Sparks, Wave Racer, Basenji, TOKiMONSTA, Kenton Slash Demon, HWLS, Charles Murdoch, Hermitude and more will support on select dates.Listen to Flume’s handpicked Essentials playlist, featuring his favorite tracks from each of the supporting acts, on Spotify here.Flume closed Coachella’s Outdoor Theatre both weekends at this year’s festival, debuting new a new live show and new live material from Skin. To find balance in sound and scale in a live setting, Flume worked with an expert team led by production designer Rob Sinclair (LCD Soundsystem, Florence + the Machine, Lorde) and Jonathan Zawada (Skin album art) with visual artist David Wexler of Strangeloop Studios (Flying Lotus, The Rolling Stones, Hudson Mohawke) and Lighting Designer Stu Dingley.Skin is already receiving great critical acclaim: Pitchfork calls the music “custom made for dark, secluded warehouse raves” while Nylon names it “powerful and utterly unique” and Consequence of Sound declares it “swaggering and hypnotic.” Skin is now available for preorder here.Debut single “Never Be Like You” continues to climb U.S. charts, currently #28 on pop radio and #79 on the Billboard Hot 100 after being streamed more than 110 million times since release andreaching #1 on Spotify’s Global Viral Chart and #1 on Hype Machine. Climbing up the Top 100 Shazam charts globally, the track is seeing radio success across Europe and is a #1, triple Platinum single in Australia, a first for Flume, as well as #2 and double Platinum in New Zealand.Flume is 24-year-old Australian producer Harley Streten. Since the 2012 release of his self-titled debut, Flume continues to receive feverish support from fans and critics alike, becoming one of the first artists to top 200 million Soundcloud plays and reaching more than 366 million streams on Spotify. The New York Times’ Ben Sisario praises Flume’s “darkly textured electronic songs with a soulful edge.”FLUME LIVEAug 4–Seattle, WA–Paramount–with Mura Masa (SOLD OUT)Aug 5–Seattle, WA–Paramount Theatre–with Mura Masa (SOLD OUT)Aug 6–Seattle, WA–Paramount Theatre–with Mura Masa (SOLD OUT)Aug 7–Vancouver, BC–PNE Amphitheatre–with AlunaGeorge, Mura Masa (SOLD OUT)Aug 10– Los Angeles, CA–Shrine Expo Hall–with special guestsAug 11–Los Angeles, CA–Shrine Expo Hall–with Vince Staples, HWLS (SOLD OUT)Aug 12–Los Angeles, CA–Shrine Expo Hall–with Shlohmo, HWLS (SOLD OUT)Aug 13–Los Angeles, CA–Shrine Expo Hall–with Vince Staples, HWLS (SOLD OUT)Aug 14–San Diego, CA–Valley View Casino Theater–with Classixx, HWLS (SOLD OUT)Aug 16–Salt Lake City, UT–The Complex–with Classixx, HWLS Aug 18–Morrison, CO–Red Rocks Amphitheatre–with Vince Staples, Chrome Sparks, HWLS (SOLD OUT)Aug 20–Minneapolis, MN–Skyway Theatre–with Ryan Hemsworth, HWLS (SOLD OUT)Aug 22–Detroit, MI–Masonic Temple–with Ryan Hemsworth, HWLSAug 23–Pittsburgh, PA–Stage AE–with Ryan Hemsworth, HWLSAug 25–Columbus, OH–Express Live–with Chrome Sparks, HWLSAug 27–New York, NY–Forest Hills Stadium–with Shlohmo, Ryan Hemsworth, Chrome SparksAug 29–Boston, MA–House of Blues–with Basenji, Kenton Slash Demon (SOLD OUT)Aug 30–Boston, MA–House of Blues–with Basenji, Kenton Slash Demon (SOLD OUT)Aug 31–Philadelphia, PA–Electric Factory–with Basenji, Kenton Slash Demon (SOLD OUT)Sept 4–Charlottesville, VA–Sprint Pavilion–with TOKiMONSTA, Kenton Slash DemonSept 6–Atlanta, GA–Tabernacle–with EPROM, Kenton Slash Demon Sept 7–Atlanta, GA–Tabernacle–with EPROM, Kenton Slash Demon (SOLD OUT)Sept 8–Orlando, FL–House of Blues–with EPROM, Charles Murdoch (SOLD OUT)Sept 10–Miami, FL–The Fillmore at Jackie Gleason Theater–with Hermitude, Charles Murdoch (SOLD OUT)Sept 11–Tampa, FL–Jannus Landing–with Hermitude, Charles Murdoch Sept 14–New Orleans, LA–Orpheum Theater–with Hermitude, Charles MurdochSept 16–St. Louis, MO–Pageant–with Mr. Carmack, Charles Murdoch (SOLD OUT)Sept 17–Kansas City, MO–Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland–with Mr. Carmack, Charles MurdochSept 22–San Francisco, CA–Bill Graham Civic Auditorium–with Shlohmo, Charles MurdochSept 23–San Francisco, CA–Bill Graham Civic Auditorium–with Shlohmo, Charles Murdoch (SOLD OUT)Sept 24–San Francisco, CA–Bill Graham Civic Auditorium–with Vince Staples, Charles Murdoch (SOLD OUT)Sept 27–Phoenix, AZ–Comerica Theatre–with Cashmere Cat, Charles Murdoch
LOS ANGELES’ SHRINE EXPO HALLMORE THAN 100,000 TICKETS SOLD IN NORTH AMERICA, SHOWS SOLD OUT NATIONWIDESKIN OUT MAY 27 ON MOM + POP,
AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER NOW[image error][image error]Acclaimed Australian artist Flume is set to play a fourth consecutive night at Los Angeles’Shrine Expo Hall after selling out three shows (15,000 tickets) in mere minutes. Tickets for the fourth show, August 10, will be on sale to the public on Friday, May 20 at flu.me.Flume will embark on a massive world tour to celebrate the release of his highly anticipated forthcoming album Skin , out May 27 on Mom + Pop. Following its announcement last week, more than 100,000 tickets have been sold in North America alone for the tour, including 16,000 tickets in San Francisco in only 24 hours. With more than half of the dates nationwide sold out, additional shows have been announced in Seattle, Los Angeles, Boston, Atlanta and San Francisco.Vince Staples, Cashmere Cat, AlunaGeorge, Shlohmo, Mura Masa, Ryan Hemsworth, Classixx, Mr. Carmack, EPROM, Chrome Sparks, Wave Racer, Basenji, TOKiMONSTA, Kenton Slash Demon, HWLS, Charles Murdoch, Hermitude and more will support on select dates.Listen to Flume’s handpicked Essentials playlist, featuring his favorite tracks from each of the supporting acts, on Spotify here.Flume closed Coachella’s Outdoor Theatre both weekends at this year’s festival, debuting new a new live show and new live material from Skin. To find balance in sound and scale in a live setting, Flume worked with an expert team led by production designer Rob Sinclair (LCD Soundsystem, Florence + the Machine, Lorde) and Jonathan Zawada (Skin album art) with visual artist David Wexler of Strangeloop Studios (Flying Lotus, The Rolling Stones, Hudson Mohawke) and Lighting Designer Stu Dingley.Skin is already receiving great critical acclaim: Pitchfork calls the music “custom made for dark, secluded warehouse raves” while Nylon names it “powerful and utterly unique” and Consequence of Sound declares it “swaggering and hypnotic.” Skin is now available for preorder here.Debut single “Never Be Like You” continues to climb U.S. charts, currently #28 on pop radio and #79 on the Billboard Hot 100 after being streamed more than 110 million times since release andreaching #1 on Spotify’s Global Viral Chart and #1 on Hype Machine. Climbing up the Top 100 Shazam charts globally, the track is seeing radio success across Europe and is a #1, triple Platinum single in Australia, a first for Flume, as well as #2 and double Platinum in New Zealand.Flume is 24-year-old Australian producer Harley Streten. Since the 2012 release of his self-titled debut, Flume continues to receive feverish support from fans and critics alike, becoming one of the first artists to top 200 million Soundcloud plays and reaching more than 366 million streams on Spotify. The New York Times’ Ben Sisario praises Flume’s “darkly textured electronic songs with a soulful edge.”FLUME LIVEAug 4–Seattle, WA–Paramount–with Mura Masa (SOLD OUT)Aug 5–Seattle, WA–Paramount Theatre–with Mura Masa (SOLD OUT)Aug 6–Seattle, WA–Paramount Theatre–with Mura Masa (SOLD OUT)Aug 7–Vancouver, BC–PNE Amphitheatre–with AlunaGeorge, Mura Masa (SOLD OUT)Aug 10– Los Angeles, CA–Shrine Expo Hall–with special guestsAug 11–Los Angeles, CA–Shrine Expo Hall–with Vince Staples, HWLS (SOLD OUT)Aug 12–Los Angeles, CA–Shrine Expo Hall–with Shlohmo, HWLS (SOLD OUT)Aug 13–Los Angeles, CA–Shrine Expo Hall–with Vince Staples, HWLS (SOLD OUT)Aug 14–San Diego, CA–Valley View Casino Theater–with Classixx, HWLS (SOLD OUT)Aug 16–Salt Lake City, UT–The Complex–with Classixx, HWLS Aug 18–Morrison, CO–Red Rocks Amphitheatre–with Vince Staples, Chrome Sparks, HWLS (SOLD OUT)Aug 20–Minneapolis, MN–Skyway Theatre–with Ryan Hemsworth, HWLS (SOLD OUT)Aug 22–Detroit, MI–Masonic Temple–with Ryan Hemsworth, HWLSAug 23–Pittsburgh, PA–Stage AE–with Ryan Hemsworth, HWLSAug 25–Columbus, OH–Express Live–with Chrome Sparks, HWLSAug 27–New York, NY–Forest Hills Stadium–with Shlohmo, Ryan Hemsworth, Chrome SparksAug 29–Boston, MA–House of Blues–with Basenji, Kenton Slash Demon (SOLD OUT)Aug 30–Boston, MA–House of Blues–with Basenji, Kenton Slash Demon (SOLD OUT)Aug 31–Philadelphia, PA–Electric Factory–with Basenji, Kenton Slash Demon (SOLD OUT)Sept 4–Charlottesville, VA–Sprint Pavilion–with TOKiMONSTA, Kenton Slash DemonSept 6–Atlanta, GA–Tabernacle–with EPROM, Kenton Slash Demon Sept 7–Atlanta, GA–Tabernacle–with EPROM, Kenton Slash Demon (SOLD OUT)Sept 8–Orlando, FL–House of Blues–with EPROM, Charles Murdoch (SOLD OUT)Sept 10–Miami, FL–The Fillmore at Jackie Gleason Theater–with Hermitude, Charles Murdoch (SOLD OUT)Sept 11–Tampa, FL–Jannus Landing–with Hermitude, Charles Murdoch Sept 14–New Orleans, LA–Orpheum Theater–with Hermitude, Charles MurdochSept 16–St. Louis, MO–Pageant–with Mr. Carmack, Charles Murdoch (SOLD OUT)Sept 17–Kansas City, MO–Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland–with Mr. Carmack, Charles MurdochSept 22–San Francisco, CA–Bill Graham Civic Auditorium–with Shlohmo, Charles MurdochSept 23–San Francisco, CA–Bill Graham Civic Auditorium–with Shlohmo, Charles Murdoch (SOLD OUT)Sept 24–San Francisco, CA–Bill Graham Civic Auditorium–with Vince Staples, Charles Murdoch (SOLD OUT)Sept 27–Phoenix, AZ–Comerica Theatre–with Cashmere Cat, Charles Murdoch
Collapsing Scenery Premieres "Deep State" Video via Purple Magazine | Plays LA Tonight
COLLAPSING SCENERY SHARES "DEEP STATE" VIDEO VIAPURPLE MAGAZINE
PLAYS THE ROXY IN LOS ANGELES TONIGHT
DEEP STATE 7" OUT NOW VIA METROPOLITAN INDIAN
Photo Credit: Moni HayworthWATCH & SHARE: Collapsing Scenery- "Deep State"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk2uaPXUloA&feature=youtu.beCollapsing Scenery has shared the video for their track "Deep State" via Purple Magazine. You can watch + share here . The band also announces upcoming shows in Los Angeles and London including a performance at The Roxy in LA tonight with Phases. All show details can be found below. Collapsing Scenery's Deep State 7" is out now via Metropolitan Indian.
"a throbbing slab of fuzzed-out drone-funk that’s in the same orbit as, say, early-’90s hip-hop-influenced Sonic Youth." - Brooklyn Vegan TOUR DATES
5.18 LA, CA - Roxy w / Phases
5.20 LA, CA - The Basement w/ Tamaryn
5.25 LA, CA - OOO w/ Rejecter (Terrible Records Night)
6.15 London, UK - Concrete w/ The Big Pink
6.20 London, UK - Old Blue Last w/ Casual SectDeep State 7" Tracklisting
A) Deep State
B) Years Of Lead (are back again)
LINKS
Website
Facebook
Twitter
Soundcloud
Instagram
Bandcamp
"Think of a transcendentally twisted fairy tale from hell in beautiful chaos, and you’re right there with Collapsing Scenery" -Flaunt
"[Metaphysical Cops'] accompanying video, realized by Collapsing Scenery's multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Don Devore, reflects the tension within the song through visual abstraction and disorientation." -Purple
"[Metaphysical Cops] opens with an 8-bit feel that could serve as a dark backdrop for an early ’90s fighting/adventure game with Debris’ smooth, breathy vocals sitting on top. Then things get trippy, becoming much more ambient and chaotic with huge atmospheric sweeps and whomping sequences. Get ready for a hell of a ride." -Stereogum
Collapsing Scenery’s music and creative process represent the world as the band wishes the world were: playful, polyglot, intense, committed, politically engaged, free, open, and without boundaries or hierarchies.C.S. formed in the terrible autumn of 2013, under a pall of paranoia and disgust, as predator missiles rained on Middle Eastern heads and each day brought news of further surveillance of innocents and more aggressive pursuit of those who had the nerve to inform us about it.Against this backdrop, erstwhile collaborators Don De Vore and Reggie Debris put aside the stringed instruments on which they’d first learned to play music and on which they were comfortable and versed, and assembled an impressive pile of analog electronics: samplers, step sequencers, synths and drum machines, all supplemented by effects pedals usually applied to guitars. From the largely improvised sessions, many accompanied by drummer Ryan Rapsys, the seeds of songs began their germination. Lyrics that Debris had been amassing over years of political rage and frustration began to find their homes when paired with ad-libbed instrumentals. Melodies and cadences alchemically emerged as the words settled into their natural rhythmic patterns.These elements create dizzying music that by turns touches on punk, industrial, techno, hip-hop, free jazz, soul, disco, folk balladry, and whatever other spirits happen to inhabit the recording studio at any given moment.
PLAYS THE ROXY IN LOS ANGELES TONIGHT
DEEP STATE 7" OUT NOW VIA METROPOLITAN INDIAN
Photo Credit: Moni HayworthWATCH & SHARE: Collapsing Scenery- "Deep State"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk2uaPXUloA&feature=youtu.beCollapsing Scenery has shared the video for their track "Deep State" via Purple Magazine. You can watch + share here . The band also announces upcoming shows in Los Angeles and London including a performance at The Roxy in LA tonight with Phases. All show details can be found below. Collapsing Scenery's Deep State 7" is out now via Metropolitan Indian.
"a throbbing slab of fuzzed-out drone-funk that’s in the same orbit as, say, early-’90s hip-hop-influenced Sonic Youth." - Brooklyn Vegan TOUR DATES
5.18 LA, CA - Roxy w / Phases
5.20 LA, CA - The Basement w/ Tamaryn
5.25 LA, CA - OOO w/ Rejecter (Terrible Records Night)
6.15 London, UK - Concrete w/ The Big Pink
6.20 London, UK - Old Blue Last w/ Casual SectDeep State 7" Tracklisting
A) Deep State
B) Years Of Lead (are back again)
LINKS
Website
Soundcloud
Bandcamp
"Think of a transcendentally twisted fairy tale from hell in beautiful chaos, and you’re right there with Collapsing Scenery" -Flaunt"[Metaphysical Cops'] accompanying video, realized by Collapsing Scenery's multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Don Devore, reflects the tension within the song through visual abstraction and disorientation." -Purple
"[Metaphysical Cops] opens with an 8-bit feel that could serve as a dark backdrop for an early ’90s fighting/adventure game with Debris’ smooth, breathy vocals sitting on top. Then things get trippy, becoming much more ambient and chaotic with huge atmospheric sweeps and whomping sequences. Get ready for a hell of a ride." -Stereogum
Collapsing Scenery’s music and creative process represent the world as the band wishes the world were: playful, polyglot, intense, committed, politically engaged, free, open, and without boundaries or hierarchies.C.S. formed in the terrible autumn of 2013, under a pall of paranoia and disgust, as predator missiles rained on Middle Eastern heads and each day brought news of further surveillance of innocents and more aggressive pursuit of those who had the nerve to inform us about it.Against this backdrop, erstwhile collaborators Don De Vore and Reggie Debris put aside the stringed instruments on which they’d first learned to play music and on which they were comfortable and versed, and assembled an impressive pile of analog electronics: samplers, step sequencers, synths and drum machines, all supplemented by effects pedals usually applied to guitars. From the largely improvised sessions, many accompanied by drummer Ryan Rapsys, the seeds of songs began their germination. Lyrics that Debris had been amassing over years of political rage and frustration began to find their homes when paired with ad-libbed instrumentals. Melodies and cadences alchemically emerged as the words settled into their natural rhythmic patterns.These elements create dizzying music that by turns touches on punk, industrial, techno, hip-hop, free jazz, soul, disco, folk balladry, and whatever other spirits happen to inhabit the recording studio at any given moment.
Gang Of Youths Announce 'Let Me Be Clear' EP, Premiere Track With Zane Lowe, US Tour Dates
GANG OF YOUTHS ANNOUNCE LET ME BE CLEAR EP, PREMIERE NEW SINGLE 'STRANGE DISEASES' WITH ZANE LOWE ON BEATS 1
UK/Europe & US Tour Dates Slated for May and June
Off the back of their 2014 critically acclaimed five ARIA Award nominated debut album
THE POSITIONS
, Sydney's Gang of Youths return with their new EP
LET ME BE CLEAR
. The six-track collection of new recordings features the single "Strange Diseases", a song that lyricist and front man David Le'aupepe describes as "about clinging to love and life and embracing the pedestrian, finding beauty and purpose in the banal." Today, "Strange Diseases" was premiered on award-winning DJ and producer Zane Lowe's Beats 1program. With a sold-out run of headlining Australian dates under their belt, the five-piece will bring their raucous live show to the US with stops in New York, LA, DC and more. Full list of worldwide tour dates available below with the EP's official US release date to be announced in the coming weeks.
Let Me Be Clear Track listing:1. The Good Fight2. Native Tongue3. Strange Diseases4. A Sudden Light5. Still Unbeaten Life6. Both Sides Now (Joni Mitchell cover and bonus track)
Gang of Youths is David Le'aupepe (vocals and piano), Max Dunn (bass), Jung Kim (guitar and keyboards), Joji Malani (lead guitar) and Donnie Borzestowski (drums). Formed in 2012, the band's debut LP The Positions earned them critical praise, with Rolling Stone giving it a 4.5/5 stars calling it an "Astonishing LP, a record so emotionally bruised & honest." The album famously documented singer Le'aupepe's marriage, his wife's diagnosis and treatment for cancer, her infidelity and their subsequent divorce, and the young singer's suicide attempts.
Gang of Youths Tour DatesSaturday, 21st May @ The Great Escape, Brighton UKMonday, 23rd May @ Electrowerkz, London, UKTuesday, 24th May @ Electrowerkz, London UK *SOLD OUT Saturday, 28th May @ London Calling Festival, Amsterdam NEDThursday, 2nd June @ Primavera Sound, Barcelona ESPThursday, 9th June @ Mercury Lounge, New York, NYFriday, 10th June @ DC9, Washington, DCSaturday, 11th June @ WRFF Radio Birthday, BB&T Pavilion, NJSunday, 12th June @ Knitting Factory Northside Festival, Brooklyn, NYTuesday, 14th June @ Bootleg Theatre, Los Angeles, CAWednesday, 15th June @ The Observatory, Santa AnaFriday 22, Saturday 23, and Sunday 24 July - Splendour In The Grass 2016
WatchBenevolence Riots - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gv-k0TvsuSgPoison Drum - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqi2dT5rRtwRiverlands - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAqAjmrjdcsEvangelists - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLUCPGelBB4Radioface - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jqt1z4I6pXs
UK/Europe & US Tour Dates Slated for May and June
Off the back of their 2014 critically acclaimed five ARIA Award nominated debut album
THE POSITIONS
, Sydney's Gang of Youths return with their new EP
LET ME BE CLEAR
. The six-track collection of new recordings features the single "Strange Diseases", a song that lyricist and front man David Le'aupepe describes as "about clinging to love and life and embracing the pedestrian, finding beauty and purpose in the banal." Today, "Strange Diseases" was premiered on award-winning DJ and producer Zane Lowe's Beats 1program. With a sold-out run of headlining Australian dates under their belt, the five-piece will bring their raucous live show to the US with stops in New York, LA, DC and more. Full list of worldwide tour dates available below with the EP's official US release date to be announced in the coming weeks. Let Me Be Clear Track listing:1. The Good Fight2. Native Tongue3. Strange Diseases4. A Sudden Light5. Still Unbeaten Life6. Both Sides Now (Joni Mitchell cover and bonus track)
Gang of Youths is David Le'aupepe (vocals and piano), Max Dunn (bass), Jung Kim (guitar and keyboards), Joji Malani (lead guitar) and Donnie Borzestowski (drums). Formed in 2012, the band's debut LP The Positions earned them critical praise, with Rolling Stone giving it a 4.5/5 stars calling it an "Astonishing LP, a record so emotionally bruised & honest." The album famously documented singer Le'aupepe's marriage, his wife's diagnosis and treatment for cancer, her infidelity and their subsequent divorce, and the young singer's suicide attempts.
Gang of Youths Tour DatesSaturday, 21st May @ The Great Escape, Brighton UKMonday, 23rd May @ Electrowerkz, London, UKTuesday, 24th May @ Electrowerkz, London UK *SOLD OUT Saturday, 28th May @ London Calling Festival, Amsterdam NEDThursday, 2nd June @ Primavera Sound, Barcelona ESPThursday, 9th June @ Mercury Lounge, New York, NYFriday, 10th June @ DC9, Washington, DCSaturday, 11th June @ WRFF Radio Birthday, BB&T Pavilion, NJSunday, 12th June @ Knitting Factory Northside Festival, Brooklyn, NYTuesday, 14th June @ Bootleg Theatre, Los Angeles, CAWednesday, 15th June @ The Observatory, Santa AnaFriday 22, Saturday 23, and Sunday 24 July - Splendour In The Grass 2016
WatchBenevolence Riots - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gv-k0TvsuSgPoison Drum - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqi2dT5rRtwRiverlands - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAqAjmrjdcsEvangelists - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLUCPGelBB4Radioface - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jqt1z4I6pXs
The Hold Steady announce Riot Fest performances
THE HOLD STEADY ANNOUNCE RIOT FEST PERFORMANCESAT BOTH DENVER AND CHICAGO INSTALLMENTSBAND TO PERFORM SEMINAL ALBUM BOYS AND GIRLS IN AMERICAIN FULL FOR ITS 10TH ANNIVERSARY
GROUP TO REISSUE ALMOST KILLED ME AND SEPARATION SUNDAYTHIS FALL VIA FRENCHKISS RECORDS
(NEW YORK, NY) - The Hold Steady are excited to announce that they will be performing at both installments of this year's Riot Fest in Denver (September 2-4) and Chicago (September 16-18). For these shows, the group will be performing their seminal 2006 record Boys And Girls In America in full to commemorate the 10th anniversary of its release. The group will be reuniting with original keyboardist Franz Nicolay for both performances, and tickets are on sale now. The Hold Steady will also be reissuing their beloved albums Almost Killed Me (2004) and Separation Sunday (2005) on vinyl this fall via Frenchkiss Records. More details on these reissues are forthcoming.
Now in their second decade, The Hold Steady formed in 2003 in Brooklyn, NY, and, with their vibrant mixture of punk ethos and classic rock pedigree punctuated by lyrically dense storytelling and guitar riffs, quickly became a critically acclaimed rock band with a rabid fan base to match. In May 2005, The Hold Steady were the first rock band to grace the front page of The Village Voice in 15 years.Boys and Girls in America was ranked No. 8 on the Rolling Stone "Best Albums of 2006" list, and No. 1 by The A.V. Club. Pitchfork wrote of the album, "[Craig Finn] not only has a commanding, rousing voice but he also says something worth hearing, displaying gifts for both scope and depth that are all too rare in contemporary rock - indie or mainstream." Since 2004, The Hold Steady have released six studio albums via Frenchkiss, Vagrant and The Hold Steady Industries (via Razor & Tie).
The Hold Steady is: Bobby Drake (Drums), Craig Finn (Vocals), Tad Kubler (Guitar, vocals), Galen Polivka (Bass) and Steve Selvidge (Guitar, vocals).
The Hold Steady (performing Boys And Girls In America) upcoming dates:9/2-4 - Riot Fest - Denver, CO9/16-18 - Riot Fest - Chicago, IL
GROUP TO REISSUE ALMOST KILLED ME AND SEPARATION SUNDAYTHIS FALL VIA FRENCHKISS RECORDS
(NEW YORK, NY) - The Hold Steady are excited to announce that they will be performing at both installments of this year's Riot Fest in Denver (September 2-4) and Chicago (September 16-18). For these shows, the group will be performing their seminal 2006 record Boys And Girls In America in full to commemorate the 10th anniversary of its release. The group will be reuniting with original keyboardist Franz Nicolay for both performances, and tickets are on sale now. The Hold Steady will also be reissuing their beloved albums Almost Killed Me (2004) and Separation Sunday (2005) on vinyl this fall via Frenchkiss Records. More details on these reissues are forthcoming.
Now in their second decade, The Hold Steady formed in 2003 in Brooklyn, NY, and, with their vibrant mixture of punk ethos and classic rock pedigree punctuated by lyrically dense storytelling and guitar riffs, quickly became a critically acclaimed rock band with a rabid fan base to match. In May 2005, The Hold Steady were the first rock band to grace the front page of The Village Voice in 15 years.Boys and Girls in America was ranked No. 8 on the Rolling Stone "Best Albums of 2006" list, and No. 1 by The A.V. Club. Pitchfork wrote of the album, "[Craig Finn] not only has a commanding, rousing voice but he also says something worth hearing, displaying gifts for both scope and depth that are all too rare in contemporary rock - indie or mainstream." Since 2004, The Hold Steady have released six studio albums via Frenchkiss, Vagrant and The Hold Steady Industries (via Razor & Tie).
The Hold Steady is: Bobby Drake (Drums), Craig Finn (Vocals), Tad Kubler (Guitar, vocals), Galen Polivka (Bass) and Steve Selvidge (Guitar, vocals).
The Hold Steady (performing Boys And Girls In America) upcoming dates:9/2-4 - Riot Fest - Denver, CO9/16-18 - Riot Fest - Chicago, IL
Young Magic Premiere "Default Memory (Kyp Malone's Rain Machine Remix)"
YOUNG MAGIC PREMIERE "DEFAULT MEMORY (KYP MALONE'S RAIN MACHINE REMIX)"
NEW ALBUM STILL LIFE OUT NOW!
Photo credit: Olga NazarovaNew York's Young Magic have shared a remix of their single "Default Memory" by TV On The Radio's Kyp Malone. SPIN premiered "Default Memory (Kyp Malone's Rain Machine Remix)" today, saying Kyp Malone "expands the track to a full eight minutes, filling the abyss with scintillating textures. The multi-instrumentalist takes his time playing with distance and echoes, inspiring shivers throughout." LISTEN TO "DEFAULT MEMORY (KYP MALONE'S RAIN MACHINE REMIX)"
The original version of "Default Memory" can be found on Young Magic's brand new recordStill Life, which is out now. The band is currently on a North American tour with Yeasayer:
Young Magic with Yeasayer5/19 The Orange Peel - Asheville, NC
5/21 Exit / In - Nashville, TN5/22 Majestic Theatre - Detroit, MI5/23 Lincoln Hall - Chicago, IL5/24 First Avenue - Minneapolis, MN
5/28 Imperial - Vancouver, BC5/29 Wonder Ballroom - Portland, OR5/31 The Fillmore - San Francisco, CA6/01 The Fonda Theatre - Los Angeles, CA6/02 The Observatory North Park - San Diego, CA6/03 The Observatory - Santa Ana, CAyoungmagicsounds.comfacebook.com/youngmagicsounds@ItsYoungMagic
NEW ALBUM STILL LIFE OUT NOW!
Photo credit: Olga NazarovaNew York's Young Magic have shared a remix of their single "Default Memory" by TV On The Radio's Kyp Malone. SPIN premiered "Default Memory (Kyp Malone's Rain Machine Remix)" today, saying Kyp Malone "expands the track to a full eight minutes, filling the abyss with scintillating textures. The multi-instrumentalist takes his time playing with distance and echoes, inspiring shivers throughout." LISTEN TO "DEFAULT MEMORY (KYP MALONE'S RAIN MACHINE REMIX)"The original version of "Default Memory" can be found on Young Magic's brand new recordStill Life, which is out now. The band is currently on a North American tour with Yeasayer:
Young Magic with Yeasayer5/19 The Orange Peel - Asheville, NC
5/21 Exit / In - Nashville, TN5/22 Majestic Theatre - Detroit, MI5/23 Lincoln Hall - Chicago, IL5/24 First Avenue - Minneapolis, MN
5/28 Imperial - Vancouver, BC5/29 Wonder Ballroom - Portland, OR5/31 The Fillmore - San Francisco, CA6/01 The Fonda Theatre - Los Angeles, CA6/02 The Observatory North Park - San Diego, CA6/03 The Observatory - Santa Ana, CAyoungmagicsounds.comfacebook.com/youngmagicsounds@ItsYoungMagic
May 17, 2016
Børns, Mayer Hawthorne, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Digable Planets, The Psychedelic Furs, Natalia LaFourcade, Alina Baraz, Boris, Protoje, Save Ferris, Ohio Players
JUST ANNOUNCEDTHU 7/7Twilight Concert Series with Mayer Hawthorne with Alina Baraz @ Santa Monica PierFRI 7/8De Lux @ EchoplexTHU 7/14Twilight Concert Series with BØRNS with Porches @ Santa Monica PierTHU 7/21Twilight Concert Series with The Psychedelic Furs with Day Wave @ Santa Monica PierFRI 7/22The Asteroid #4, The Richmond Sluts with Levitation Room @ The EchoTHU 7/28Twilight Concert Series with Protoje with Raging Fiyah @ Santa Monica PierSUN 7/31Thee Commons Y Su Tropa Mágica @ EchoplexTHU 8/4Twilight Concert Series with Natalia LaFourcade with Monsieur Periné @ Santa Monica PierFRI 8/12Hockey Dad with Muuy Biien @ The EchoSUN 8/14King Sunny Ade with plus Dexter Story's WONDEM @ The Regent TheaterTHU 8/18Echo Park Rising @ Echoplex + EchoSUN 8/21Digable Planets with Camp Lo @ The Regent TheaterTHU 8/25Twilight Concert Series with Save Ferris @ Santa Monica PierFRI 8/26Boris with Earth, Shitstorm @ The Regent TheaterSAT 8/27Violent Soho with Meat Wave @ The EchoTHU 9/1Twilight Concert Series with Unknown Mortal Orchestra with Steady Holiday @ Santa Monica PierTHU 9/8Twilight Concert Series with Ohio Players @ Santa Monica PierSAT 9/17Highasakite @ The EchoTHU 10/13TOBACCO @ EchoplexSUN 10/23Bear vs. Shark @ Echoplex
It's that time of year! Beyond excited to announce the Twilight Concert Series 2016 line-up and man is it incredible! We'll be back spending Thursdays at the Santa Monica Pier all summer long with Rum & Humble and Snapchat! Come put your toes in the sand and jam underneath the stars with us. No better place to take in a show! All ages & free [sunset included]
We are so excited to announce the dates for Echo Park Rising 2016! August can't come soon enough. Mark your calendars and save the date for 8/18 - 8/21. For all things #EPR2016 follow @EchoParkRising on your favorite social media platform. Shout-out to Studio Number One for the stylin' new logo.
EXPLODED VIEW - New Band Fronted by Anika Premiere New Single Orlando; Announce Self-Titled Debut Album
EXPLODED VIEW
ANNOUNCE DEBUT SELF-TITLED ALBUM DUE AUGUST 19 VIA SACRED BONES
PREMIERE NEW TRACK 'ORLANDO' VIA FACT MAG
(Photo credit: Andrea Martin)"While ‘No More Parties’ reflected the sort of roughness you’d expect from an entirely improvised album, the new ‘Orlando’ takes a much more subtle and delicate approach. Over an eerie guitar shimmer and drum shuffle, Henderson delivers wistful, haunting vocals that lock right into the tense groove. It’s a testament to their chemistry and a good reason to keep an eye out for their debut this summer." - FACT MAG “No More Parties..wavers in thrilling intensity, but throughout, a consistent, piercing tick-tock counts down to the end of an era.” - Pitchfork “The group's lead singer, Anika, conjures the specter of Nico with her ethereal vocals.”
“A 5 Star Song” - NPR “The rhythm unchanging, the presence of the synths grow, building cold landscapes of nuclear winter, and green fields that sway in the wind of the mind are turned into steel shards that rattle and hum, crash and unnerve. A promising anthem for our future.” - IMPOSE
After recently signing to Sacred Bones Records, new four-piece Exploded View, fronted by German/Bristol political- journalist-turned-musician/singer Anika, announce news of their debut self-titled album, due August 17th. The band are sharing new track 'Orlando' from the forthcoming record.Please listen ‘Orlando’:
https://soundcloud.com/sacredbones/exploded-view-orlando
While lead single ‘No More Parties in The Attic’ is laden with an enticing no-wave, post-punk sound, layered with distorted guitars and ominous drones– ‘Orlando' chimes in with echoing vintage synths, courtesy of Hugo Quezada that clash with a chilly electro backbeat and an anthemic soulful bass line setting the tone. With her disarming quietude nursery rhyme like vocal delivery, Anika remarks on the creation process: “Well, that day I was speechless and empty; a reflection of the times. I became a vessel for the past; the only way to deal with or help understand the present. Enlightenment came with the help of some strong leading ladies; A certain author, a certain film and a certain actress. Go figure.”
The four musicians discovered a new sound, several steps removed from the krautrock-isms of Henderson’s previous work during their rehearsals and live performances in Mexico City. The straight to tape sessions that followed in the San Rafael neighborhood, ventured somewhere new; a lighter place, unguarded, veering from any script. Improvisation was the guiding principle and the source of the band’s inspiration. The studio itself was outfitted so that every sound produced in the room would be recorded. A Tascam 388 8-track captured everything – fully live, fully improvised, first-takes only. Produced by Thulin and Quezada and mastered by Josh Bonati in NYC. Exploded View (Jessy Bulbo / Nos llamamos) to form Hector Melgarejo(Robota) and Riotboy sweetheart Hugo Quezada (Crocodiles producer) synth-head Martin Thulin to critical acclaim in 2010. This new project was created during the rehearsal sessions for Anika's Mexican live debut back in March 2014. An unexpected partnership formed between Annika and local producers, Stones Throw imprint and Geoff Barrow’s Invada released her self-titled debut album in collaboration with Anika.
For fans of Can, dub, and political revolution, Exploded View are:
Annika Henderson (Anika) - D - Singer / Synth
Martin Thulin - SWE - Drums / Guitar
Hugo Quezada - MEX - Bass / Synth
Hector Melgarejo - MEX - Synth / Guitar
See Exploded View live:
12 August – La Route Du Rock Saint–Malo, France
18-21st August – Green Man Festival, Wales, UK
24 August – Conges Annules Luxembourg, LU
2nd September – Pop Kultur Festival, Berlin, DE
ANNOUNCE DEBUT SELF-TITLED ALBUM DUE AUGUST 19 VIA SACRED BONES
PREMIERE NEW TRACK 'ORLANDO' VIA FACT MAG
(Photo credit: Andrea Martin)"While ‘No More Parties’ reflected the sort of roughness you’d expect from an entirely improvised album, the new ‘Orlando’ takes a much more subtle and delicate approach. Over an eerie guitar shimmer and drum shuffle, Henderson delivers wistful, haunting vocals that lock right into the tense groove. It’s a testament to their chemistry and a good reason to keep an eye out for their debut this summer." - FACT MAG “No More Parties..wavers in thrilling intensity, but throughout, a consistent, piercing tick-tock counts down to the end of an era.” - Pitchfork “The group's lead singer, Anika, conjures the specter of Nico with her ethereal vocals.”“A 5 Star Song” - NPR “The rhythm unchanging, the presence of the synths grow, building cold landscapes of nuclear winter, and green fields that sway in the wind of the mind are turned into steel shards that rattle and hum, crash and unnerve. A promising anthem for our future.” - IMPOSE
After recently signing to Sacred Bones Records, new four-piece Exploded View, fronted by German/Bristol political- journalist-turned-musician/singer Anika, announce news of their debut self-titled album, due August 17th. The band are sharing new track 'Orlando' from the forthcoming record.Please listen ‘Orlando’:
https://soundcloud.com/sacredbones/exploded-view-orlando
While lead single ‘No More Parties in The Attic’ is laden with an enticing no-wave, post-punk sound, layered with distorted guitars and ominous drones– ‘Orlando' chimes in with echoing vintage synths, courtesy of Hugo Quezada that clash with a chilly electro backbeat and an anthemic soulful bass line setting the tone. With her disarming quietude nursery rhyme like vocal delivery, Anika remarks on the creation process: “Well, that day I was speechless and empty; a reflection of the times. I became a vessel for the past; the only way to deal with or help understand the present. Enlightenment came with the help of some strong leading ladies; A certain author, a certain film and a certain actress. Go figure.”
The four musicians discovered a new sound, several steps removed from the krautrock-isms of Henderson’s previous work during their rehearsals and live performances in Mexico City. The straight to tape sessions that followed in the San Rafael neighborhood, ventured somewhere new; a lighter place, unguarded, veering from any script. Improvisation was the guiding principle and the source of the band’s inspiration. The studio itself was outfitted so that every sound produced in the room would be recorded. A Tascam 388 8-track captured everything – fully live, fully improvised, first-takes only. Produced by Thulin and Quezada and mastered by Josh Bonati in NYC. Exploded View (Jessy Bulbo / Nos llamamos) to form Hector Melgarejo(Robota) and Riotboy sweetheart Hugo Quezada (Crocodiles producer) synth-head Martin Thulin to critical acclaim in 2010. This new project was created during the rehearsal sessions for Anika's Mexican live debut back in March 2014. An unexpected partnership formed between Annika and local producers, Stones Throw imprint and Geoff Barrow’s Invada released her self-titled debut album in collaboration with Anika.
For fans of Can, dub, and political revolution, Exploded View are:
Annika Henderson (Anika) - D - Singer / Synth
Martin Thulin - SWE - Drums / Guitar
Hugo Quezada - MEX - Bass / Synth
Hector Melgarejo - MEX - Synth / Guitar
See Exploded View live:
12 August – La Route Du Rock Saint–Malo, France
18-21st August – Green Man Festival, Wales, UK
24 August – Conges Annules Luxembourg, LU
2nd September – Pop Kultur Festival, Berlin, DE
The Last Shadow Puppets Share Music Video for 'Miracle Aligner'
Share 'Miracle Aligner' Video - Watch HERENew Album Everything You've Come To Expect Out NowNorth American Live Dates in July and August
"The five-piece touring band was joined by a string quartet as the core duo delivered with swagger and flair, inspired by Scott Walker and maybe a bit of classic Tom Jones." - Rolling Stone"The compilation of songs on Everything You've Come To Expect is electrifying. This is proof that Alex Turner has still got it, brilliant." - MXDWN"While both Turner and Kane have stockpiled accolades on their own, there is definitely a dark, creative menace that ignites when they collaborate...The lyrics, devilishly wedded to their echo-chamber-laden arrangements and sneering Bowie-esque croons, play like coded spells set to music." - All Music
The Last Shadow Puppets have shared the video for their new single 'Miracle Aligner' - watch it now HERE. Taken from their album Everything You've Come To Expect , the new video was filmed in London and is the final video of the triptych from director Saam Farahmand, which included the videos for 'Everything You've Come To Expect' and ' Aviation .'
Watch the video for 'Miracle Aligner' HERE
'Miracle Aligner', plus singles 'Aviation' and 'Bad Habits', feature on the band's second album Everything You've Come To Expect which was released April 1st. The new album finds Alex Turner (Arctic Monkeys) and Miles Kane reunited with James Ford(production and drums) and Owen Pallett (string arrangements) and joined byZachary Dawes (Mini Mansions) on bass, recording the follow up to 2008's The Age Of The Understatement at Shangri La Studio in Malibu.
Watch the band perform "Miracle Aligner" The Late Late Show with James Corden and on SIRIUS XMU.
The Last Shadow Puppets released their debut album The Age of the Understatement in 2008, which saw the band nominated for both the coveted Mercury Music Prize and Best British Breakthrough at the GRAMMY-equivalent BRIT AWARDS. They took home awards for Best Breakthrough Artist at the MOJO Awards in 2008 as well as Q Magazine's Best New Act and NME's Best Video in 2009. The band's current release, Everything You've Come To Expect debuted at #1 on the UK charts.
The Last Shadow Puppets will be playing the following live shows in 2016. For all tickets, head HERE.
22-24 July: Oro-Medonte, ON - Wayhome Festival24 July: Cleveland, OH - Agora Theater26 July: Detroit, MI - The Fillmore28-30 July: Chicago, IL - Lollapalooza29-30 July: Montreal, QC - Osheaga Festival31 July: Boston, MA - House of Blues2 August: New York, NY - United Palace Theater6 August: San Francisco, CA - Outside Lands Festival
David J (Bauhaus) presents his tribute to David Bowie, out June 10
[image error]DAVID J WITH FEDERALE AND FRIENDS: The Day That David Bowie Died 10"
A RECORDINGS (UK) / AUK 125EP
release date: 6/10/2016
list price: $15.98DESCRIPTION
David J (of Bauhaus and Love and Rockets), Portland band Federale (including Collin Hegna of The Brian Jonestown Massacre), and friends present a tribute to David Bowie. David J recalls how it happened: "As with every David Bowie album from Hunky Dory on, I purchased Blackstar on the day of its release. I was on tour at the time and had set aside the evening of Saturday, January 9 to immerse myself in it (post show) via headphones in the dark, dark basement of that night's venue, an old house in suburban Seattle. The album blew me away. Once again Bowie had dared to dive into wild unchartered territory and it was thrilling to tag along. The following day I travelled by train to Portland having booked a recording session there on the Monday. That night David Bowie left the planet. In a state of shock I played the new album for the second time. Now with an entirely different perspective. Listening to it in that very weird, poignant and strangely exalted state I was struck by the notion that Bowie had created an incredibly complex and layered swan song and had, in effect, transformed his death into an astonishing work of art. By the time the final track came on I was weeping copiously. Those tears needed somewhere to go. They ended up in a song. One that simply poured out of me. I recorded it the next day. (Props to Revolver Studio owner and engineer Collin Hegna for assembling such a great group of musicians at such short notice in order to fully realize the work at hand.)" --David J, 2016TRACKLISTING
A1. David J with Federale and Friends - The Day That David Bowie DiedB1. David J - AscensionB2. David J & Tim Newman - Ascension (Instrumental)
