Chapterhouse shares opening acts for 'Whirlpool' 35th Anniversary tour of North America

Classic UK shoegaze band Chapterhouse shares opening acts for Whirlpool 35th Anniversary tour of North America

 

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Today Reading, UK's Chapterhouse has confirmed openers for their upcoming North American tour dates which were first announced back in Feb. The Asteroid No. 4 will open the West Coast dates, while She's Green will open the East Coast dates, outside of the dates that are part of the multi-city shoegaze festival Slide Away. Those shows will all feature Hum and Nothing and a rotating undercard. She's Green will also perform at Slide Away one night in NYC and one in Chicago. For more info. on Slide Away: slideaway.co

Bio
Chapterhouse always managed to be in the right place at the wrong time. They were acid-
rockers as acid house hit; they were shoegazers when grunge germinated; they were
experimental dance-rockers as Britpop broke. It’s only with the benefit of hindsight that we
can see they have always been a band ahead of their time.
Formed over the summer of 1987 by a bunch of school friends from Reading, they started
out jamming on Stooges covers and songs from the Pebbles compilations for fun, which
initially led to them being taken under the wing of Spacemen 3.
After a couple EPs, the band dropped the classic "Pearl," with its mix of guitars and beats
borrowed from John Bonham and Schoolly D. It still sounds daring and audacious to this day
and is rightfully revered alongside My Bloody Valentine’s "Soon" as one of those significant
moments that pushed indie music into uncharted new waters.
It also features backing vocals by Rachel Goswell from their Reading contemporaries
Slowdive, whose guitarist Christian Savill fondly remembers the early Chapterhouse gigs as
“some of the best I’ve ever seen."
Chapterhouse’s 1991 debut album Whirlpool is a shoegaze touchstone. A wonderful record
that manages to be both weird and accessible at the same time and saw them collaborating
with Robin Guthrie of the Cocteau Twins. Record company politics clouded the creation of
the follow-up a couple years later, but Blood Music is a brilliant album and one that has
aged remarkably gracefully. Its synthesis of dance and rock has frequently been cited as an
influence by electronica artists such as Ulrich Schnauss, helped by the Pentamorous
Metamorphosis reworking by Global Communication.
However, as the Britpop battles raged, the band struggled to find a way forward when
everyone else was busy looking backwards and decided to call it a day in 1995. But it wasn’t
the end, a one-off festival performance in 2008 blossomed into a full-blown reunion the
following year, with tours in the UK, US and Japan. Even when they reformed, Chapterhouse
managed to be ahead of their time – their reunion pre-dating the reformation of their
contemporaries from the shoegaze scene.
And now they are back to do it all over again; 35 years on from the release of their classic
debut– which proudly sits at number 17 in Pitchfork’s list of the best shoegaze albums ever
– this is finally the right place and the right time for Chapterhouse.

TOUR DATES:

May 15 NYC Brooklyn Paramount (Slide Away Festival)
May 16 NYC Brooklyn Paramount (Slide Away Festival)
May 17 Washington, DC Black Cat w/ She’s Green
May 19 Boston, MA The Sinclair w/ She’s Green
May 20 Montreal, OC Theatre Fairmount w/ She’s Green
May 21 Toronto, ON The Concert Hall w/ She’s Green
May 22 Chicago, IL Aragon Ballroom (Slide Away Festival)
May 23 Chicago, IL AragonBallroom (Slide Away Festival)
May 25 Seattle, WA The Crocodile w/ The Asteroid No. 4
May 26 Portland, OR Aladdin Theatre w/ The Asteroid No. 4
May 28 San Francisco, CA August Hall w/ The Asteroid No. 4
May 29 Los Angeles, CA Hollywood Palladium (Slide Away Festival)
May 30 Los Angeles, CA Hollywood Palladium (Slide Away Festival)

Get tickets HERE

 

CHAPTERHOUSE LINKS:

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Bosh Rothman (mem. Kills Birds + Living Things) Shares "Big Me" Single via The Big Takeover | 'Joshua' EP Out 5/8 via Broken Sticks Records

Bosh Rothman (mem. Kills Birds + Living Things) Shares "Big Me" Single + Video via The Big Takeover Read SPILL, Since I Left You, Paltrocast, Psychedelic Baby Features Joshua EP Out 5/8 via Broken Sticks Records Credit: Megan Anton

LISTEN & SHARE: Bosh Rothman - "Big Me" Stream | YouTube LISTEN & SHARE: Bosh Rothman - "Joshua" Stream | YouTube Los Angeles based songwriter & drummer Bosh Rothman today has shared his new single "Big Me." The track is a cover/reimagining of a Foo Fighters track, and is the latest preview of Rothman's new EP Joshua out May 8th via Broken Sticks Records. Rothman explains of the track: "Dave Grohl has said this song is about feeling small and seeking validation—something I deeply relate to in the music community, often feeling like an outsider, always looking in and wanting to feel wanted." The forthcoming EP is a tender, forthright swirl of Americana, folk, and indie rock–a peek into Rothman's life during a period of hardship and sadness. Featuring one original from Rothman, "Joshua," the five other tracks are covers/reimaginings of tracks by The Carpenters, Ringo Starr, Dave Grohl, and more.  Rothman explains: "I slipped even deeper into a dark place. I was eating too much, sleeping all day, and living in constant pain-mentally and emotionally. I needed help. I needed a way out of a darkness that so many people suffer through quietly. Remembering the stories of my two heroes Ringo Starr and Dave Grohl (who he met while recording at Grohl’s 606 Studio), both having the loss of their two bands (Nirvana and The Beatles), they put their pain and love into music & created new life-long projects. It inspired me to get out of the funk I was in and make art.  Driving through Mulholland Drive in the Hollywood Hills, frustrated with myself, isolated, let down by people, and wrestling with my own internal battles, I found myself humming: 'Even if the users, ghosters, and abusers let you down, it's not on you.' I went straight into the studio and quickly laid down a demo. Within two hours, I realized I was writing a letter to myself —a reminder that everything was going to be okay. That became my first single, 'Joshua.' From there, I decided to reimagine my favorite songs by my favorite drummers and turn the idea into a full EP.  This record is dedicated to everyone who is suffering quietly. You're not alone. Much love." Joshua was mixed by Jake Supple, and engineered by Lawrence Rothman and Supple. Guitars, keys, and bass by Joe Kennedy (Dave Grohl, Kim Gordon, Yves Tumor), guitars by Sam Stewart (Lo Moon Band), background vocals by Lily Elise (Chappell Roan, Don Henley, Miley Cyrus) and Andrea Wasse (Nightjacket) "Big Me" by Bosh Rothman is out now, Joshua EP is out May 8th via Broken Sticks Records. Bosh Rothman - "Big Me" Bosh Rothman Bio: Bosh 'Berlin' Rothman is an American songwriter & musician who was born and raised in St. Louis, MO, now based in Los Angeles, CA. He began his professional music career at age 16 when he signed to DreamWorks Records with his band Living Things. He spent 12 years traveling the globe touring and released 3 critically acclaimed albums with Living Things. The band released albums through DreamWorks, Geffen & Jive Records. He's also the former drummer and co-creator of Kills Birds. He has worked/toured & collaborated with artists/mixers/engineers such as Blondshell (drummed on Blondshell and If You Asked For a Picture), Kim Gordon, Grammy winning artist Amanda Shires, Steve Albini, Rich Costey, Blur, The Libertines, and Guns N’ Roses. He has performed on national & international TV & radio shows such as The Tonight Show, Late Night with Jimmy Kimmel, BBC Radio 1, and KROCK.  Bosh has worked with artists and producers including Justin Raisen (Sky Ferreira, Angel Olsen), Blondshell, Kim Gordon, Girlpool, Stella Rose Gahan, Courtney Love, Cherry Glazer, Kills Birds, Marissa Nadler, Lawrence Rothman, Hazel English, Girl In Red, The Overcoats, Miya Folick, Alison Mosshart, Bleached, Santigold, Timothy Nordwind (OKGO) and many more. He has extensive experience with commercial studio recording work and has collaborated on projects for Believe Media, Sony, Universal and Kobalt Music. JOSHUA - TRACK LISTING 1. Big Me (Dave Grohl) 2. Photograph (Ringo Starr) 3. Joshua 4. Cold Cold Night (The White Stripes) 5. Superstar (The Carepnters) 6. Real Love (Father John Misty)   BOSH ROTHMAN LINKS  Instagram

Acclaimed UK Artist Patrick Wolf Returns To US This June | New Music Coming

ACCLAIMED ARTIST PATRICK WOLF RETURNS TO THE US

 

TOUR OF THE BEAST TOUR BEGINS JUNE 5 IN WASHINGTON, DC

 

TWO NEW SONGS TO BE RELEASED THIS SUMMER COINCIDING WITH THE TOUR, MARKING A NEW CHAPTER IN WOLF’S EVOLUTION 

AS AN ARTIST

 

 

"Britains foremost pop pioneer" - NME

 

"The goth-folk pioneer. A true one off" - The Guardian

 

"One of Britains most appealing singer songwriters" - New York Times

 

"There's nothing not awesome about him" - Rolling Stone

 

"Britains most innovative, creative and radical popstar" - The Observer

“My feeling is that we certainly come from the same planet: kith and kin. His music sounds like the great unexpressed soundtrack of a great film I want to see – and try to catch every night before I go to sleep…” - Tilda Swinton 

 

“Fantastic, Amazing, I listen to him, I meditate" - Lady Gaga

 

NEW YORK, NY (April 2, 2026) – Acclaimed UK singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Patrick Wolf brings his cinematic and dynamic performance back to the United States this June.  After the success of his ten-week tour in support of his first album in 13 years, Crying The Neck late last year, driving himself across the country, where he discovered not only his fanbase had been waiting all that time, but a brand new one had grown in his absence, he returns with the Tour Of The Beast tour, beginning June 5 in Washington DC.  Tickets are on sale now HERE. 

 

Crying the Neck, his seventh album, was an end of summer folkloric odyssey set in the landscape at the end of the east of England where Wolf lives and works. The Times described the album as “..the best thing he’s done, a bracing art-pop song cycle about death and decay shot through with Wolf’s shape-changing baritone and English and Celtic folklore…”  and Spin called it “A cleansing, literary, and intricate album, Crying the Neck not only feels like a rebirth for one of this century’s most unique artists, but perhaps the melancholy statement we need to meet these difficult times." 

 

The tour coincides with two new songs that will be released marking a new chapter in the evolution of Patrick Wolf’s music. Fans will see Wolf play to intimate standing room only venues where his solo show brings the attendees an astounding collision of genres and musical storytelling featuring live electronics driving the rhythm alongside his multi-instrumentation, playing Appalachian mountain dulcimer, 5 string viola, piano, lyre, folk and electronic guitar and of course all just the backing to his inimitable multi-octave voice and deep narrative baritone. Much of the wardrobe he is bringing is designed and created by Wolf himself and based on the characters of his songs.  

 

“Meeting what my audience had become in my 13 years away from the United States gave me an electric shock of inspiration,” said Wolf.  “As I listened to them tell me that my music gave them a sense of being less alone in this bewildering world.   So, I slowly began adding in more songs from my catalogue into to my setlist that held this message and by the end of that tour, I knew I needed to come back sooner than I had expected and what kind of energy and vision to bring with me.  Over winter, I finished writing two new songs that stand alone forming the backbone of the Tour Of The Beat setlist and will serve as a bridge to the next album. I received so much love and empowerment from my 2025 North American tour that I cannot wait to return and give my all. The Tour Of The Beast is a tour for the outcast, the pariah, the one with the scarlet letter they are only just learning to wear with pride.”  

 

Patrick Wolf has achieved massive success and critical acclaim from journalists around the world since he released his first EP at the age of 19, a groundbreaking debut of classical, folk and electronic music that set the pace for a stellar decade, releasing seven self-produced and solely written albums and performing multiple laps around the globe on tour, amassing an ever growing and dedicated, spellbound audience. A viola, piano, dulcimer, harp, lyre and tenor guitar player, Wolf’s decade of critically acclaimed work, touring, joining Patti Smith's band, collaborations with Florence Welch, Marianne Faithful, Angelo Badalamenti, and rapid, stellar ascent led to a sudden retreat from the industry where a decade of personal trial ended with a renaissance and reconnection with his work and vocation, documented in an upcoming feature film biopic documentary slated for release at the end of this year executive produced by Tilda Swinton.

 

All June tour dates are listed below.  The second leg of the tour will be announced soon.

 

Tour Of The Beast Tour:

June 5 in Washington, DC at DC9

June 7 in Raleigh, NC at The Pour House Music Hall & Record Shop

June 10 in Nashville, TN at 3^rd & Lindsley

June 11 in Atlanta, GA at Smith’s Olde Bar

June 13 in Miami, FL at Churchills Pub

June 18 in New Orleans, LA   at Gasa Gasa

June 20 in Houston, TX at The Secret Group

June 21 in Denton, TX at Rubber Gloves

June 23 in Austin, TX at Long Center For The Performing Arts

June 26 in Tucson, AZ at Hotel Congress

June 28 in Phoenix, AZ at Valley Bar

June 30 in Los Angeles, CA at Lodge Room

 

 

Patrick Wolf:

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of Montreal Announces 20th Studio Album 'aethermead' out June 5 via Polyvinyl | Unveils Art-Punk Single: "When"

of Montreal Announces 20th Studio Album, aethermead due out June 5 via Polyvinyl Record Co. aethermead pre-order Unleashes Emotionally Charged Art-Punk Single: “When”  Available across platforms here 36-Date 2026 North American Summer Tour  Tour dates below + here

Credit: Bảo Ngô  of Montreal has announced their landmark 20th studio album aethermead due out June 5 on Polyvinyl Record Co. As the musical project enters its 30th year of existence, Kevin Barnes (he/she/they) has long been known to make diaristic and compelling hay out of chronicling the unfiltered nuances of his personal life. Wrestling with an emotional cavalcade of confusion, frustration and bitterness to passion, desire, and healing aethermead is something of a breakup record. But more importantly, it’s an account of personal rebirth. Barnes refers to aethermead as personal and confessional “to an embarrassing degree” – a descriptor that says less about its contents than what it took to lay them bare. Following a dual split with both his then-fiancé and isolated surroundings of Vermont, Barnes relocated to Brooklyn, effectively falling in love with his new environment while rebuilding his mental state: “I've always had a romantic fascination with New York, but for forever I couldn't figure out how to make it work. The timing was perfect this time around.” The title “aethermead” itself draws direct inspiration from the sources of healing that Barnes has since embraced in his Brooklyn era; the Nethermead area within Prospect Park where he takes his dog for daily walks and his newfound meditation practice. Barnes also has an added benefit of having family nearby, serving as a balm for this current phase in his life. The speedy, almost punk-ish lead single, “When” chronicles a relationship that took place shortly after Barnes arrived in NYC, as well as what he discovered about himself in the process. Barnes shares, "When" is more a song about yearning, sadness, confusion, frustration...than it is a song about having sex.  Clearly all of the things listed in the verses are the things I actually desire. I'm hiding behind a shield of sexual bravado and pretending as if my only needs are physical.  It's very transparent that I'm longing for much more than just libidinal fulfillment, but those other things are being withheld. It's much easier to say "When can I fuck you again?" than it is to say "When will you be loving, affectionate, and emotionally generous and make me feel whole again?" Listen / Share: “When” (Visualizer created by David Barnes) Straying from the electronic leanings of more recent of Montreal records, Barnes hunkered down in Brooklyn recording studio the Honey Jar with engineer Drew Vandenberg and members of the live band – drummer Clayton Rychlik, keyboardist Jojo Glidwell, and bassist Ross Brand.  aethermead is a record that feels singular and newly energized, cementing Barnes, yet again, as one of indie rock’s most daring risk-takers and persistent curator of arguably the genre’s most sprawling and fascinating catalog of music. Be sure to catch of Montreal’s 2026 North American tour in a city near you –  a live experience that is as unpredictable and electrifying as ever.

Tour Dates - TICKETS 6/19: Athens, GA @ 40 Watt Club ~ 6/20: Carrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle ~ 6/21: Norfolk, VA @ The Annex ~ 6/22: Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club ~ 6/23: New York, NY @ Webster Hall ~ 6/24: Cambridge, MA @ The Sinclair ~ 6/25: Philadelphia, PA @ Underground Arts ~  6/26: Buffalo, NY @ Asbury Hall ~ 6/27: Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Smalls ~ 6/28: Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick ~ 6/29: Kalamazoo, MI @ Bell’s Eccentric Café ~ 6/30: Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall ~ 7/01: Louisville, KY @ Headliners Music Hall ~ 7/02: Chattanooga, TN @ Barrellhouse Ballroom ~ 7/03: Asheville, NC @ The Grey Eagle ~ 7/04: Charleston, SC @ Charleston Pour House ~ 7/21: Nashville, TN @ The Mil at Cannery Hall  7/22: St. Louis, MO @ Delmar Hall * 7/23: Wichita, KS @ WAVE * 7/24: Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater * 7/25: Salt Lake City, UT @ The Metro Music Hall * 7/26: Boise, ID @ Treefort Music Hall * 7/27: Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom * 7/28: Seattle, WA @ Neumos * 7/29: Eugene, OR @ WOW Hall * 7/30: Roseville, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post * 7/31: San Francisco, CA @ Great American Music Hall * 8/01: Los Angeles, CA @ Regent Theater *  8/02: Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom * 8/03: Albuquerque, NM @ Sister * 8/05: Dallas, TX @ Trees * 8/06: Austin, TX @ Mohawk * 8/07: Baton Rouge, LA @ Chelsea’s Live * 8/08: Birmingham, AL @ Saturn * ~ w/ Cormae * w/ Sloppy Jane Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Website | Apple Music | Spotify | Bandcamp | Patreon