UNKNOWN MORTAL ORCHESTRA ANNOUNCES ALBUM DETAILS FOR JAGJAGUWAR DEBUT
NEW TOUR DATES INCLUDING CMJ APPEARANCE
"SWIM AND SLEEP (LIKE A SHARK)" 7" AVAILABLE AT ITUNES NOW
Unknown Mortal Orchestra photographed by Neil Krug
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Emerging
from hedonism and isolation is "II", the new album from Unknown Mortal
Orchestra. The musical vision of Ruban Nielson started as an anonymous
home-recording project that fused psychedelia, soul, choppy percussion
and funk. UMO came to life in basements and bedrooms after Nielson
moved from his native New Zealand to Portland, Oregon with his family.
Following the recruitment of a new drummer Greg Rogove (in addition to
longtime bassist Jacob Portrait), and a deal with Jagjaguwar, UMO
toured the US with Grizzly Bear and Liars.
"II"
builds on the break-beat, junk-shop charm the 32-year-old
multi-instrumentalist and songwriter came to be renowned for following
his self-titled 2011 debut, and signals the solidification of Unknown
Mortal Orchestra's position as an endlessly intriguing, brave
psychedelic band. UMO is unafraid to
dig deeper than the rest to lock into their intoxicating, opiate groove and bring rock'n'roll's exaggerated myths to life.
dig deeper than the rest to lock into their intoxicating, opiate groove and bring rock'n'roll's exaggerated myths to life.
Written
during a punishing, debauched touring schedule during which Nielson
feared for both his sanity and health, "II" illustrates the emotional
turmoil of life on the road, painting surrealist, cartoonish portraits
of loneliness, love and despair.
Pulling Pink Floyd, the Family Stone, The Beatles and the Soft Machine through his warped rock'n'roll filter; Nielson created a collection of expressive, psychedelia. Unknown Mortal Orchestra was once Ruban Nielson's closeted concern. With an album that uses his singular musical imagination and extraordinary talent to parade his emotions with unyielding honesty, it is now a
fully realized band operating at the peak of its powers.
After
recently sharing new single (and "II" cut) "Swim and Sleep (Like a
Shark)", UMO are sharing "II" details, including album art, release
date and track list. Additionally, the "Swim and Sleep (Like a Shark)"
7" that was previously only available on the band's recent tour with
Grizzly Bear is now available on iTunes. Check out "II" info and grab
the 7" tracks via iTunes below.
BUY: "Swim and Sleep (Like a Shark)" 7" -
STREAM: "Swim and Sleep (Like a Shark)" - http://youtu.be/NSNHofCE4rg
UNKNOWN MORTAL ORCHESTRA
"II"
(JAGJAGUWAR)
Feb 5, 2013
1. From the Sun
2. Swim and Sleep (Like a Shark)
3. So Good at Being in Trouble
4. One at a Time
5. The Opposite of Afternoon
6. No Need for a Leader
7. Monki
8. Dawn
9. Faded in the Morning
10. Secret Xtians
TOUR DATES
10/12 - Campestre Don Juan - Cholula, Mexico
10/13 - Corona Capital Festival - Mexico City, Mexico
10/17 - Hype Machine CMJ Party @ Brooklyn Bowl - Brooklyn, NY (RSVP here)
12/28 - Rhythm and Alps Festival - Christchurch, NZ
12/29 - Rhythm and Vines Festival - Gisborne, NZ
12/30 - Pyramid Rock Festival - Phillip Island, Australia
12/31 - Peats Ridge Sustainable Arts & Music Festival - Peats Ridge, Australia
01/04 - Bodega - Wellington, NZ
01/10 - Cassette Nine - Auckland, NZ
01/11 - Vector Arena - Auckland Central, NZ w/ Weezer
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