Kamasi Washington's Harmony of Difference out 9/29 on Young Turks, confirms fall tour

KAMASI WASHINGTON’S HARMONY OF DIFFERENCE OUT SEPTEMBER 29 ON YOUNG TURKS WASHINGTON CONFIRMS NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINE DATES THIS FALL

Music titan Kamasi Washington’s new EPHarmony of Difference, the first new music from Washington since his universally acclaimed 2015 debut album The Epic, is out September 29 via Young Turks. Furthermore, Washington has confirmed a very special run of North American headline shows this fall in partnership with AEG Presents. The dates kick off November 7 in Milwaukee, with further shows  , New York, D.C., Philadelphia,Atlanta and many more. Please see below for full tour details; presales begin August 1 at 10 a.m. local time. American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Wednesday, August 2 at 10 a.m. local time through Thursday, August 3 at 10 p.m. local time. Tickets go on sale to the public August 4 at 10 a.m. local time unless otherwise noted. Harmony of Difference premiered as part of the Whitney Museum of American Art 2017 Biennial alongside a film by Rojas and also featuring artwork by Kamasi Washington’s sister, Amani Washington. The new music is an original six part suite that explores the philosophical possibilities of the musical technique known as “counterpoint,” which Washington defines as “the art of balancing similarity and difference to create harmony between separate melodies.” Beyond the artistic impulse to expand the possibilities within counterpoint, Washington wanted to create something that opened people’s minds to the gift of diversity.  Each of the first five movements is its own unique composition. “Truth,” the sixth movement, fuses all five compositions into one simultaneous performance.  Echoing this fusion, Amani created five paintings focused on raw shapes and colors, each inspired by one of the first five movements of the suite. Amani then combined these paintings to create a sixth: an abstract depiction of a human face.  The film, directed by A.G. Rojas, brings the metaphoric ideas found in both the music and paintings to life. While still quite abstract, it focuses on the harmony found in people from South Central and East Los Angeles and shows the beauty in their differences. Harmony Of Difference will be available on all digital services, as well as on 12” vinyl with a 14-page concertina booklet featuring original artwork by Amani Washington and still images from the film by A.G. Rojas on September 29. It is available to pre-order via http://y-t-r.co/harmonyofdifference “My hope is that witnessing the beautiful harmony created by merging different musical melodies will help people realize the beauty in our own differences.”—Kamasi Washington HARMONY OF DIFFERENCE 1. Desire 2. Humility 3. Knowledge 4. Perspective 5. Integrity 6. Truth KAMASI WASHINGTON LIVE November 7                                               Milwaukee, WI                             Turner Hall Ballroom* November 8                                                Madison, WI                                         Majestic Theatre November 9                                             Minneapolis, MN                                            First Avenue November 10                                                Chicago, IL                                             Riviera Theatre November 11                                             Cleveland, OH                                         Agora Ballroom November 14                                                Urbana, IL                                                Canopy Club November 15                                                Detroit, MI                                           Majestic Theatre November 16                                               Toronto, ON                                                     Danforth November 17                                             Burlington, VT                                       Higher Ground* November 18                                         Northhampton, MA                                        Calvin Theatre November 20                                               Boston, MA                                                         Royale November 22                                             New York, NY                                               Terminal 5* November 24                                          Washington, D.C.                           MGM National Harbor November 25                                            Philadelphia, PA                                         Union Transfer November 27                                             Pittsburgh, PA                                    Mr. Smalls Theatre November 28                                             Cincinnati, OH                                             Taft Theatre† November 30                                          Charlottesville, VA                                    Jefferson Theater December 1                                               Richmond, VA                                              The National December 2                                                 Raleigh, NC                                    Duke Energy Center December 3                                                Asheville, NC                                         The Orange Peel December 5                                              Birmingham, AL                                                      Saturn December 6                                                  Athens, GA                                           Georgia Theatre December 8                                                  Atlanta, GA                                        Variety Playhouse December 9                                                Nashville, TN                             Marathon Music Works December 10                                              Louisville, KY                               Headliners Music Hall December 11                                              Memphis, TN                                     New Daisy Theatre *on sale at 12 p.m. local time †on sale at 11 a.m. local time

The National - "The System Only Dreams in Total Darkness" single is #1 on

THE NATIONAL'S LEAD SINGLE

"THE SYSTEM ONLY DREAMS IN TOTAL DARKNESS" HITS #1 ON TRIPLE-A CHART

SINGLE OFF FORTHCOMING NEW ALBUM

SLEEP WELL BEAST OUT SEPTEMBER 8 VIA 4AD

 

Congratulations to The National whose single, " The System Only Dreams in Total Darkness" has claimed the #1 spot on the BDS Triple-A radio chart.  This marks the band's first #1 at commercial radio.  "The System Only Dreams In Total Darkness" is off The National's forthcoming album Sleep Well Beast which is set to be released on September 8 via 4AD.   As with the entire album, the single was produced by member Aaron Dessner with co-production by Bryce Dessner and Matt Berninger.  Sleep Well Beast was mixed by Peter Katis and recorded at Aaron Dessner's Hudson Valley, New York studio, Long Pond.  Sleep Well Beast is available for pre-order and will be available in CD, digital and double LP formats.

Watch "The System Only Dreams in Total Darkness," in this Casey Reas directedvideo.

"'The System Only Dreams in Total Darkness' blends elements of the National's signature indie rock anthems with a shot of disco funk. A shuffling drum beat and a grimy guitar loop mix with a slow-burning blend of piano, synths and horns that rise at the end..." - Rolling Stone

"the National re-emerges upbeat, verging on danceable, with 'The System Only Dreams in Total Darkness,' a plaint about lost intimacy delivered with a kicking drumbeat, an insistent distorted guitar lick and a strobing video clip. The band hasn't set aside its fondness for Minimalism; there's lots of repetition in the underlying arrangement. But this time the National is willing to swing."   -The New York Times

"Produced by Aaron Dessner 'System' has a sound that's sharper than on The National's past two albums - more propulsive than dense - and it gleams and shudders with nervous bravado." - NPR

"Here, they all sound more energized, jutting forward with a slick confidence." -Pitchfork (Best New Track)

"No matter what Matt's singing about here it sounds good, and "The System Only Dreams in Total Darkness" is a pleasant omen for whatever other uncommon amalgamations might come next on Sleep Well Beast." - Spin

The National have confirmed a world-tour in support of  Sleep Well Beast.  Dates kick off  in Cork, Ireland on September 16.  Highlights include Forest Hills Stadium in New York on October 6, The Hollywood Bowl on October 11 and multiple night residencies in more than 10 cities across Europe and North America.  In advance of the tour The National have played Glastonbury ("Could The National Be Glastonbury's Next Headliners?" said the NME review) and the upcoming Haven Festival in Copenhagen. For additional information and pre-sale registration visitwww.americanmary.com. Photos, album art and bio available here.

Sleep Well Beast Album Cover

Sleep Well Beast is available for pre-order in CD, digital and double LP formats.

TRACK LIST:

Nobody Else Will Be There

Day I Die

Walk It Back

The System Only Dreams in Total Darkness

Born to Beg

Turtleneck

Empire Line

I'll Still Destroy You

Guilty Party

Carin at the Liquor Store

Dark Side of the Gym

Sleep Well Beast

Photo Credit: Graham MacIndoe

WORLD TOUR:

08/12/17 - HAVEN Festival - Copenhagen, DENMARK

9/16/17 - Cork Opera House / Sounds From a Safe Harbour - Cork, IRELAND (SOLD OUT)

9/17/17 - Vicar Street - Dublin, IRELAND (SOLD OUT)

9/18/17 - Vicar Street - Dublin, IRELAND (SOLD OUT)

9/20/17 - Usher Hall - Edinburgh, UK (SOLD OUT)

9/21/17 - Usher Hall - Edinburgh, UK (SOLD OUT)

9/22/17 - O2 Apollo - Manchester, UK (SOLD OUT)

9/23/17 - O2 Apollo - Manchester, UK (SOLD OUT)

9/25/17 - Eventim Hammersmith Apollo - London, UK

9/26/17 - Eventim Hammersmith Apollo - London, UK

9/27/17 - Eventim Hammersmith Apollo - London, UK

9/28/17 - Eventim Hammersmith Apollo - London, UK (SOLD OUT)

10/05/17 - Wang Theatre - Boston, MA (SOLD OUT)

10/06/17 - Forest Hills Stadium - New York, NY

10/7/17 - Stage AE - Pittsburgh, PA

10/8/17 - Masonic Hall - Detroit,MI

10/11/17 - Hollywood Bowl - Los Angeles, CA

10/12/17 - CalCoast Credit Union Open Air Theatre - San Diego, CA

10/14/17 - Greek Theatre - Berkeley, CA

10/21/17 - Elbphilharmonie - Hamburg, GERMANY

10/23/17 - Tempodrom - Berlin, GERMANY

10/24/17 - Tempodrom - Berlin, GERMANY

10/25/17 - AFAS Live - Amsterdam, THE NETHERLANDS (SOLD OUT)

10/26/17 - AFAS Live - Amsterdam, THE NETHERLANDS

10/28/17 - Coliseum - Lisbon, PORTUGAL (SOLD OUT)

10/30/17 - Bozar - Brussels, BELGIUM (SOLD OUT)

10/31/17 - Bozar - Brussels, BELGIUM (SOLD OUT)

11/02/17 - 11/04/17 - Pitchfork Paris, Paris FRANCE

11/04/17 - Annexet - Stockholm, SWEDEN (SOLD OUT)

11/05/17 - Annexet - Stockholm, SWEDEN

11/06/17 - Sentrum Scene - Oslo, NORWAY (SOLD OUT)

11/07/17 - Sentrum Scene - Oslo, NORWAY

11/27/17 - Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall - Portland, OR (SOLD OUT)

11/28/17 - Paramount Theatre - Seattle, WA (SOLD OUT)

11/29/17 - Paramount Theatre - Seattle, WA (SOLD OUT)

12/01/17 - Queen Elizabeth Theatre - Vancouver BC, CANADA (SOLD OUT)

12/02/17 - Queen Elizabeth Theatre - Vancouver BC, CANADA (SOLD OUT)

12/04/17 - Verizon Hall - Philadelphia, PA (SOLD OUT)

12/05/17 - The Anthem - Washington,DC

12/07/17 - Metropolis - Montreal QC, CANADA (SOLD OUT)

12/08/17 - Metropolis - Montreal QC, CANADA (SOLD OUT)

12/09/17 - Sony Centre - Toronto ON, CANADA (SOLD OUT) (SOLD OUT)

12/10/17 - Hamilton Place Theatre - Hamilton ON, CANADA (SOLD OUT)

12/12/17 - Civic Opera House - Chicago, IL (SOLD OUT)

12/13/17 - Civic Opera House - Chicago, IL (SOLD OUT)

 

For more information visit here

Dead Cross Stream Self-Titled Debut Album via Noisey

DEAD CROSS STREAM SELF-TITLED ALBUM VIA NOISEY https://noisey.vice.com/en_us/article/wj8w54/dead-cross-is-as-aggressive-as-slayer-and-as-weird-as-fantomas "Dead Cross is as aggressive as Slayer and as weird as Fantômas" - Noisey NORTH AMERICAN TOUR KICKS OFF ON AUGUST 10 SELF-TITLED DEBUT ARRIVES THIS FRIDAY VIA IPECAC RECORDINGS

Photo credit: SAWA

July 31, 2017, Torrance, Calif. – Dead Cross, the SoCal hardcore band featuring Dave Lombardo (ex-Slayer/Suicidal Tendencies), Justin Pearson (Retox/The Locust), Mike Patton (Faith No More/Tomahawk) and Michael Crain (Retox, Festival of Dead Deer), stream their self-titled debut album (Aug. 4, Ipecac Recordings) via Noisey: https://noisey.vice.com/en_us/article/wj8w54/dead-cross-is-as-aggressive-as-slayer-and-as-weird-as-fantomas. The stream arrives as the band is preparing for their first North American tour. “I have no idea what kind of chaos it will conjure on stage or in the audience,” said Lombardo of the five-week outing, continuing, “but I know it’s going to be a hell of a good time.” Tickets are available now. Dead Cross tour dates: August 10  Santa Ana, CA  The Observatory * August 11  Las Vegas, NV  Brooklyn Bowl August 12  Phoenix, AZ  The Marquee * August 14  Dallas, TX  Gas Monkey Bar & Grill August 15  Houston, TX  Warehouse Live August 16  Austin, TX  Emo’s August 18  Tucson, AZ  The Rialto Theatre * August 19  San Diego, CA  The Observatory North Park August 21  Los Angeles, CA  El Rey Theatre August 23  Berkeley, CA  The UC Theatre August 25  Vancouver, BC  Vogue Theatre August 26  Seattle, WA  The Showbox August 27  Portland  Wonder Ballroom August 29  Sacramento, CA  Ace of Spades September 8  Baltimore, MD  Baltimore Soundstage September 10  Philadelphia, PA  Union Transfer September 11  Boston, MA  Royale September 12  New York, NY  Gramercy Theatre September 13  Brooklyn, NY  Warsaw September 15  Detroit, MI  St. Andrew’s Hall September 16  Chicago, IL  Riot Fest * September 17  Milwaukee, WI  Turner Hall Ballroom September 19  Minneapolis, MN  First Avenue September 20  Lawrence, KS  Liberty Hall September 23  Denver, CO  Ogden Theatre Secret Chiefs appear on all dates except those marked with a * Dead Cross pre-orders are available now via http://smarturl.it/DxCx.

Hand Habits shares new single "yr heart" as part of Saddle Creek's Document Series

Hand Habits shares new single "yr heart" as part of Saddle Creek's Document Series

STREAM: "yr heart" -
SoundCloud  / YouTube / She Shreds

 

Document is a new series from Saddle Creek which aims to highlight artists and music scenes from around the world that the SC crew has fallen in love with, but aren’t necessarily already part of the Saddle Creek family. The third release in the series is the yr heart 7-inch from Los Angeles’ Hand Habits.

Meg Duffy, aka Hand Habits, is a singer, songwriter and guitarist originally from upstate New York. She has been putting her time in on the road and in the studio over the past two years with pacific northwest band Mega Bog, and the Kevin Morby Band, making an impression on everyone she comes across with her natural charisma and uncharted talent as a multi-instrumentalist. Meg spoke with She Shreds Mag about the new single, read the interview and listen to the song here and pre-order it here.

TOUR DATES:
08/04 Los Angeles, CA - Bootleg

 

Hand Habits
yr heart 
(Saddle Creek)
Street Date: Aug. 25, 2017
Formats: 7" Vinyl / Digital
Pre-order here

Track List:

A: yr heart
B: Carpenter's Daughter

HAND HABITS LINKS:
Twitter
Facebook
Bandcamp

Dr. Martens Tour 2017: First Dates Announced! OVERCOATS, TORRES, and CAVEMAN Live in NYC

Dr. Martens is back on tour, and bringing the best live shows around to a Dr. Martens store near you! First off, we're announcing THREE amazing bands to play live in New York City. Overcoats, TORRES, and Caveman will be gracing the stages of three Dr. Martens stores, with hosted beverages from Topo Chico, Deep Eddy, and Pabst Blue Ribbon. Special thanks to our friends at Oh My Rockness as well for helping make this happen! Stay tuned to this space as we announce more shows throughout the Summer and Fall. LA, SF, Seattle, Chicago, Philly, DC, and Boston, this means you! *All shows are all ages. Alcohol 21+ with ID. Entrance based on capacity, RSVP does not guarantee admittance.

RSVP HERE

Hanne Hukkelberg announces much-anticipated 5th album 'Trust'

Hanne Hukkelberg announces release of 5th album'Trust' - out 20th October via Propeller Recordings

Hanne Hukkelberg - 'Trust' released Friday 20th October via Propeller Recordings 1. Europium Heights 2. IRL 3. The Whip 4. Embroidery 5. Fall 6. Raindrops 7. Silverhaired 8. Alone Together 9. Duper

PRE-ORDER LINK FOR 'TRUST' >> https://hanne-hukkelberg.lnk.to/TrustPre-Order

One of Norway’s most acclaimed, influential and vital artists, Hanne Hukkelberg ends a five-year absence with new album ‘Trust’ – out October 20 via Propeller Recordings. Featuring back-to-back singles ‘The Whip’ and ‘IRL’, the new album explores the duality of human life in the digital age – largely inspired by writers, scientists and philosophers including George Orwell, Zygmunt Bauman, Noam Chomsky, Naomi Klein, Yuval Noah Harari and Simon Sinek, alongside the more pop-cultured forecasts of sci-fi series Westworld and Black Mirror.

Hanne Hukkelberg's 5th album 'Trust' is available to pre-order today via Propeller Recordings. PRE-ORDER LINK: http://hanne-hukkelberg.lnk.to/TrustPre-Order

“The album is a combination of personal experience and a wider observation of society and how I feel people are living their lives,” Hukkelberg says. “The Internet and social media have such an impact on my life, and I’m often made aware of how addicted I am to this 'digital beast’. How can something that is not part of our basic nature be so consuming?” Beneath the doom, dread and data lies a glimmer of hope – of ‘Trust’ – turning Hukkelberg’s dystopian drone into more of an empowered plea for society. “Trust is something that will never expire, it’s a quality that we’ll retain in both real and virtual life.”  ’Trust’ joins Hukkelberg’s nationally adored and internationally acclaimed back catalogue, including‘Blood From A Stone’ (2009), Norwegian Grammy Award-winning LP ‘Rykestrasse 68’ (2006) and breakthrough debut ‘Little Things’ (2004). Spanning more than a decade, her career is celebrated by the likes of Pitchfork, BBC, KCRW, The Guardian, Metro, Uncut, The Quietus, Clash and Drowned In Sound.    ~ Website ~ ~ Facebook ~ ~ Twitter ~ ~ Instagram ~ ~ SoundCloud ~ ~ Spotify ~

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