Math-rock trio Tera Melos has released the first of several videos from Patagonian Rats, its forthcoming album and journey into poppier terrain. The video for “The Skin Surf” is directed by Behn Fannin, known for his work with the Melvins. Making good use of a wide-angle lens and campy ’80s effects, the video rolls at a blistering clip and packs a visual wallop.
Battles schedules two special shows in NYC and London
With its second album on the way, Battles has scheduled two live shows: one in its hometown of New York and another in London. Undoubtedly, the shows will showcase new material, as well work from the heralded 2007 full-length Mirrored.
These dates mark Battles’ first appearances since going into the studio and after an extensive break from the live circuit.
Divinity announces tour schedule and new album, The Singularity
Canadian metal group Divinity has confirmed its first live-performance dates promoting its new album, The Singularity, through parts of Canada, but it looks like fans in the States will have to wait a little longer.
Divinity succeeds its 2008 album, Allegory (Nuclear Blast), with a continuation of its melodic death/thrash metal, calling upon a bit of Meshuggah with dueling, rapid-fire guitar exchanges. High-pitched screams and forceful growls are paired with surprisingly tight and melodically comprehensive vocals amid unpredictable rhythms with shifting time signatures.
Air announces US live date
After the sold-out tour last March that brought Air back to North America after more than three years, the French electronic-pop duo returns with an exclusive live date in the States this October. Scheduled for October 23 at LA’s Shrine Auditorium, the show will consist of opening acts by Quadron and Juliette Commagere.
With albums such as Moon Safari and the latest, Love 2, Air holds 5.5 million worldwide record sales to date. Its app for iPhone, titled “Love by Air” (developed with London-based music tech company RjDj), spent several weeks in the iTunes Top 20 Music Apps chart.
The application allows users to mix their own versions of the band’s music by choosing from five different “soundscapes,” then transforming them by sampling and processing ambient sounds, their own voice, and more into Air’s hits. Also available through the app are personal message and performance recordings to make sharing of these creations possible.
Jónsi tours, offers chance to win artwork
You know Jón þór Birgisson, or Jónsi, as the guitarist and vocalist for Icelandic post-rock band Sigur Rós, with trademarks such as his falsetto voice and use of cello bow on guitar, but the artist has set out on his own with debut album Go. The album, featuring nine songs drawn from material crafted during his time with Sigur Rós, is arranged in collaboration with classical composer Nico Muhly and exhibits album artwork by his sisters Inga and Lilja.
Atmosphere’s fall tour showcases new Rhymesayers signees
Indie hip-hop group Atmosphere — consisting of rapper Slug and DJ/producer Ant — has announced fall tour dates with label-mates Blueprint, Grieves & Budo, and DJ Rare Groove, slated to span 23 performances through September and into October. The tour intends to introduce Blueprint’s upcoming release, as well as to showcase recent Rhymesayers signees Grieves & Budo.
