Generationals Add Tour Dates and Drop New Video

In the midst of an already massive North American tour, New Orleans’ Generationals announce the addition of live dates through January and February of next year. Hitting Nashville, San Diego, Austin and many more. The indie-pop wizards continue their quest to leave no city unturned by their impossibly catchy melodies, synth hooks and unassuming talent.

Built up with layers of rhythm, computer noises, RZA beats and poppy vocals, the Generationals’ 4^th LP Alix, released this fall, is a good-smelling, subtly sexy blend of time-warp senselessness. In keeping with the distinct spirit of the record, the band previously released their mini-film take on Alix track “Gold Silver Diamond,” and today, to share a sense of the electric atmosphere and life their tunes take on live, they share the live video for “Would You Want Me,” recorded in their hometown of New Orleans.

  

Comprised of band members and friends since high school Ted Joyner and Grant Widmer and produced by Richard Swift (The Black Keys, The Shins, Foxygen), Generationals fourth studio album Alix, (out now via Polyvinyl Records) gives a tangible sense of the co-captains’ history, revealing itself as perhaps the band’s most confident record yet.

Catch the Generationals at Local 506 in Chapel Hill on December 2 with the support of Lowell.

Generationals Headlining National Tour Dates

12/2: Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506 %
12/3: Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s %
12/5: Toronto, ON @ The Garrison %
12/6: Montreal, QC @ Bar Le Ritz PDB%
12/7: Allston, MA @ Great Scott %
12/9: Columbus, OH @ The Basement %
12/10: Asheville, NC @ The Mothlight %
12/11: Athens, GA @ Caledonia Lounge %
1/13: Memphis, TN @ Hi Tone ^
1/14: Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall (Tomorrow Never Knows Festival)
1/15: St. Louis, MO @ Old Rock House ^
1/16: Champaign, IL @ Mike N Molly's ^
1/17: Kalamazoo, MI @ Bell's Eccentric Café ^
1/18: Newport, KY @ Southgate House Revival ^
1/19: Nashville, TN @ High Watt ^
2/4: Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom
2/5: Pioneertown, CA @ Pappy & Harriet's
2/6: San Diego, CA @ Casbah
2/7: Santa Barbara, CA @ SoHo Music Club
2/10: San Antonio, TX @ Limelight
2/11: Austin, TX @ The Parish

% = w/ Lowell
^ = w/ ELEL

*Photo Credit: Arkasha Rabut

*Information courtesy of Girlie Action Media, Marketing, and Management  

Sylvan Esso and All Hallows' Eve

Hundreds of people flocked to the Haw River Ballroom on the eve of Halloween for night one of two sold-out Sylvan Esso shows.  The electropop duo from Durham, NC have been touring with noteworthy bands such as tUnE-yArDs and Foster the People to promote their impressive debut album, Sylvan Esso.  Fortunately for locals, they were able to make a pit stop at their old stomping grounds for two unforgettable Halloween shows.

Skeletons, lights, and pumpkins decorated the walls of the ballroom while staff shared candy with the crowd. Guests felt the spirit of the season, donning masks, feathery headbands, and ghostly face paint.  With high audience anticipation, Sylvan Esso took the stage dressed as legends Stevie Nicks and Mick Fleetwood.

Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn broke into their debut album with acceptance and excitement from the crowd.  Meath's intoxicating voice crooned through each hit, her body gyrated as though the music pulsed right through her.  Sanborn rarely took his eyes off his partner, listening to her every breath, never missing a cue.  The two have a provocative stage presence; it's fun, playful and endlessly interactive.

It seems obvious that the pair are only getting started.  They have existed for merely a year and have already received high marks for their captivating live performances and recorded masterpieces.  The album itself is artsy and bouncy, but unlike a lot synth-pop music, genuine emotion is ever so present and contagious.

For more Sylvan Esso, NPR streamed a June performance from Washington D.C.'s 9:30 Club.  Enjoy!

 

New Goods - Royal Tongues

Passion Pit and Smallpools just made sweet love and created Royal Tongues.  This indie alt-rock band from Buffalo, NY recently formed and is starting strong with the catchy synth-pop debut single, "The Balance".  Take a listen and prepare to hear more from this promising new duo.