TASSEOMANCY // 29 PALMS (VIDEO) + EU TOUR w/ ANDY SHAUF

TASSEOMANCY share surreal video for 29 Palms from the critically acclaimed “Do Easy” LP, out now on Hand Drawn Dracula, and announce EU/UK Tour w/ Andy Shauf. Purchase Limited Canadian Only Clear Vinyl Version of Do Easy HERE.

“The video for 29 Palms was created by our friend the very talented visual artist Jesi Jordan on one of her many adventures. To us, this song encapsulates so much: written for women; for artists and for any human who has ever felt themselves falling into nothingness while grasping at their own poetic string. Whether it be it a loss of self, loss of another or an attempt to create meaning in what we have all been recently reminded to be an obscene, unjust and uncertain world. This video helps push past the disappointment, the shock, and transforms the energy of apathy and apprehension into action. Jesi’s video is like a friend who calls us up on the phone and gently reminds us that life is not elsewhere but is happening right now and that’s all we’ve got. Immersed in the imaginative world of J.J. and her larger then life puppetry, 29 Palms gives us permission to be playful, to be soft, to be curious, to be real and to be constantly becoming our own stinky selves. SO how are you going to take your time? Why not seed the source of your own late blooming?” ~ Tasseomancy

“a witchy brew of new age mysticism, Cocteau Twins-style dreampop and good humor, with the Lightmans’ ethereal harmonies floating overtop” ~ BROOKLYN VEGAN

“Oracular chants drowse on the edge of visionary rapture, while the title track seems to have found its own cosmic portal, sounds of sea, saxophone and steel drums creating a kind of tropical Avolon, a beach party hosted by Bat For Lashes and Let’s Eat Grandma. Irresistible.” ~ MOJO 4 Stars

“Exquisite… On their sumptuous third album they situate their voices on a pillowy bed of experimental pop, freak folk and, best of all, the sax-enhanced exotica of the title track.” ~ Uncut 8/10

“Easily the finest work of art to come out of Canada all year… Do Easy is a beautiful, big-sounding lesson in how to do witty, wise, lyrical dream-pop with the sort pf perfection that the genre deserves.” ~ Monocle

03.08.17 Leipzig – Naumann’s
03.07.17 Berlin – ACUD
03.06.17 Hamburg – Golem
03.05.17 Amsterdam – Sugar Factory
03.03.17 Copenhagen – Vega Small Hall *
03.02.17 Hamburg – Prinzenbar *
03.01.17 Berlin – Grüner Salon *
02.27.17 Munich – Mila *
02.24.17 St Gallen – Palace *
02.23.17 Lyon – Marche Gare *
02.22.17 Nancy – L’autre Canal *
02.21.17 Paris – Café de La Danse *
02.20.17 Tourcoing – Le Grand Mix *
02.17.17 Luxembourg – Rotondes *
02.16.17 Brussels – Botanique *
02.15.17 Nijmegen – Merleyn *
02.14.17 Utrecht – Ekko *
02.13.17 Cologne – Yuca *
02.13.17 Radio Kootwijk – Grasnapolsky Festival
02.10.17 Leeds – Brudenell Games Room *
02.09.17 Manchester – Gullivers *
02.08.17 London – Oslo *
12.15.16 Los Angeles – The Echo w/ Weyes Blood
12.05.16 San Diego – Soda Bar
11.30.16 Brooklyn – Sunnyvale
* w/ Andy Shauf

FRESH SNOW // I CAN’T DIE (VIDEO) VIA EXCALIM, AD HOC, BOOOOOOOM

FRESH SNOW unveil a psychedelic maze through their “I CAN’T DIE” video, directed by Benjamin Portas, premiere via AD HOC & featured on BOOOOOOOM  //  ONE LP out now via Hand Drawn Dracula (ORDER HERE)

“Hands and eyes whirl in surreal and vibrant landscapes until the song becomes centered around a slow bass line. The video has the same addictive and hypnotic effect of that Windows 95 screensaver maze. As geometric shapes pass through one another, it’s easy to let your mind sink into a meditative trance.” ~ AD HOC

“a digital shitshow of mutating eyes, planetary spheres and ritualistic activities, all presented through what seems like a ’90s VR filter” ~ EXCLAIM! MAGAZINE

Nov 11 // Toronto – The Baby G (Record Release Party)
Dec 03 // Montreal – La Vitrola

Doomsquad // Who Owns Noon in Sandusky (video)

DOOMSQUAD have unveiled the wild, flamboyant video for ‘Who Owns Noon in Sundusky’ on they’re www.666hell.net, taken from the album Total Time which is out now on Bella Union/Hand Drawn Dracula (order HERE). Directed by the band’s friend Jesi Jordan, her bright coloured, hand-sewn costumes take center stage.

TASSEOMANCY // 29 PALMS (STREAM) NORTHERN TRANSMISSIONS, THE LINE OF BEST FIT, NOISEY

TASSEOMANCY share “29 Palms” via NOISEY
Do Easy LP release November 18th via Bella Union (ROW) and Hand Drawn Dracula (Canada).
*** Limited Canada Only Clear Vinyl Edition /// Pre-Order HERE.

“Tasseomancy creates music for the 21st century occultist in all of us” ~ NOISEY

“Tasseomancy strike gold with woozy new track “29 Palms”” ~ LINE OF BEST FIT

“Tasseomancy have shared alluring new track “29 Palms” – described by Romy Lightman as: “An ode to all the women in waiting for their psychic plumage to arrive”” ~ NORTHERN TRANSMISSIONS

11/17 Montreal, QC – M for Montreal
11/18 Hamilton, ON – Strangebarn
11/20 Guelph, ON – Ebar
11/21 Peterborough, ON – The Garnet
11/23 Toronto, ON – Baby Gs
11/24 Ottawa ON – Le Temporaire
11/25 Montreal, QC – Vitrola
11/30 Brooklyn, NY – Sunnyvale

CHASTITY // YOU’RE SCARY NOW (VIDEO) + CAPTURED TRACKS

CHASTITY shared “You’re Scary Now” video via EXCLAIM Magazine (Sept 16) and announced North American tour.

TAPE re-released in Canada/Australia via Hand Drawn Dracula (HERE) & in all other territories via Captured Tracks (HERE).

“Directed by Justin Singer, the clip focuses on a long-haired smoker and fence-hopping cohort as they wander off their high school’s property – the united march scored by Chastity’s fuzz-blown anthem.” ~ EXCLAIM! MAGAZINE

10/14 Whitby ON – Bush Party at Cullen Gardens
10/19 Halifax NS – Halifax Pop Explosion Festival
10/20 Halifax NS – Halifax Pop Explosion Festival
10/21 Cambridge, MA – The Sinclair *
10/22 New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom *
10/24 Baltimore, MD – Ottobar *
10/25 Chapel Hill, NC – Local 506 *
10/28 Tallahassee, FL – Club Downunder *
10/29 Tampa, FL – Crowbar *
11/02 Indianapolis, IN – Deluxe *
11/03 Columbus, OH – The Basement *
11/04 Pittsburgh, PA – Cattivo *
11/05 Philadelphia, PS – Union Transfer *
11/10 London, ON – Call the Office *
11/11 Grand Rapids, MI – Pyramid Scheme *
11/12 Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge *
11/15 St. Louis, MO – Firebird *
11/17 Colorado Springs, CO – The Black Sheep *
11/18 Denver, CO – Marquis Theater *
11/19 Salt Lake City, UT – Kilby Court *
11/21 Vancouver, BC – The Cobalt *
11/22 Victoria, BC – Lucky Bar *
11/23 Abbotsford, BC – Carport
11/24 Calgary, AB – Commonwealth *
11/25 Edmonton, AB – Starlite Room *
11/26 Saskatoon, SK – Amigo’s *
11/27 Winnipeg, MB – The Good Will *
* with PUP

THE SEAMS // SEEDS (STREAM) BANDCAMP NEW & NOTEABLE, CLASH

CLASH Magazine premiere’s THE SEAMS latest track from their debut album “Meet The Seams,” released digitally and on limited cassette Oct 28th via Hand Drawn Dracula // pre-order here: goo.gl/V4kY7T

“NEW & NOTEABLE: Jangle pop just like REM used to make from a Toronto indie supergroup” ~ BANDCAMP DAILY

“think 60s pop, think Paisley Underground, think early R.E.M., The Go-Betweens or even those initial Creation Records 45s – Anglophone guitar pop that nods towards its influences while stepping patiently out on its own path, ‘Seeds’ is the sign that bright things are about to occur. Hit play now.” ~ CLASH (UK)

TASSEOMANCY // MISSOULA (VIDEO) VIA I-D MAGAZINE

TASSEOMANCY share “Missoula” video via I-D Magazine.
Do Easy LP release November 18th via Bella Union (ROW) and Hand Drawn Dracula (Canada).
*** Limited Canada Only Clear Vinyl Edition /// Pre-Order HERE.

“This fifth album from twin sisters Sari and Romi Lightman is easily the finest work of art to come out of Canada all year. Do Easy is a beautiful, accessible, jaw droppingly big sounding 11 track lesson in how to do witty, wise, lyrical dream-pop with the sort of perfection that the genre deserves.” ~ MONOCLE / MAGAZINE

“The Toronto-born duo have tapped into their folk origins to explore the otherworldly dimensions of pop music in their new release Do Easy (due out November 18 via Bella Union). The album’s atmospheric grooves draw from synth-pop and prog-rock to create a psychedelic pop experience.” ~ I-D MAGAZINE.

17th November – M for Montreal, Montreal
23rd November – Baby Gs, Toronto
24th November – Le Temporaire, Ottawa
25th November – Vitrola, Montreal
30th November – Sunnyvale, Brooklyn

THE SEAMS // THE SEAMS (STREAM) VIA THE FADER

“Members of Toronto indie bands Fake Palms, Elsa, and Darlene Shrugg have converged to create THE SEAMS, a jangle-psyche supergroup in the tradition of Real Estate and nascent Britpop – indulge in the jolly restlessness of their self-titled single The Seams” ~ THE FADER

“Meet The Seams” debut album (cassette, digital) available Oct 28th via Hand Drawn Dracula // pre-order here: goo.gl/V4kY7T

HIS CLANCYNESS // ALBUM PREMIERE VIA BROOKLYN VEGAN

HIS CLANCYNESS‘ new album, Isolation Culture, is streaming now in advance of October 14th release via via BROOKLYN VEGAN // PRE-ORDER the VERY LIMITED North American Gatefold Vinyl HERE.

“His Clancyness’ new album, Isolation Culture, finds the group in full blossom. They made the LP at Portishead’s Invada Studios with Matthew Johnson (Hookworms) and Stu Matthews (BEAK>, Anika, Portishead), and the dark vibe that that may conjure is definitely apparent here, but so is Clancy and the group’s way with a chorus. If you dig Wolf Parade and Preoccupations, you will likely find much to like here.” ~ BROOKLYN VEGAN

10/12 Luxembourg – De Gudden Wellen
10/13 Schorndorf, Germany – Manufaktur
10/21 Brescia Bs, Italy – Lio Bar
10/22 Modena Mo, Italy – Off Bar

TASSEOMANCY // MISSOULA (STREAM) EXCLAIM, THE LINE OF BEST FIT, CONSEQUENCE OF SOUND, BROOKLYN VEGAN

TASSEOMANCY reveal “Missoula”, the subtly beautiful new track is streaming via THE LINE OF BEST FIT (UK).
Do Easy LP will be released November 18th via Bella Union (ROW) and Hand Drawn Dracula (Canada).
*** Dates TBA + Limited Canada Only Coloured Vinyl Edition /// Pre-Order HERE.

“Missoula has hypnotic rhythms with jazz brass and Bon Iver-y vocals. It creeps and slinks, with bursts of colour peppering the shadowy bones of the song – noises swoop in and out of earshot, never lingering long enough to clutter the atmosphere.”
~ THE LINE OF BEST FIT

“pulling from faery folk, Cocteau Twins and other mid-’80s 4AD, Kate Bush and other earthy, witchy sources. It’s a really lovely record” ~ BROOKLYN VEGAN

“musical cues from Hebraic tradition, but enters the modern age with waves of warm synths and cool, hypnotic vocals” ~ EXCLAIM!

“holds itself as a deadbeat anthem for a generation unsure if anything is possible, synths and steady drums inhaling and exhaling, that’s worth drawing into your arms based on the tamber of their vocals alone – creatively endearing and deleightfully unsettling” ~ TOP 10 SONGS OF THE WEEK / CONSEQUENCE OF SOUND

VALLENS // CONSENT (VIDEO) VIA CLASH, NOISEY

VALLENS CONSENT video premiere and interview with Robyn Phillips and director Michele Ayoub via NOISEY.
Vallens debut “Consent” LP available on limited Blue vinyl HERE.

“The lo-fi Toronto band’s David Lynchian inspired video demands respect and belief in women. – Vallens’ debut album, a dark aura of lo-fi rock led by singer-songwriter Robyn Phillips that explores a myriad of women’s issues including sexual, physical, and communicative consent” ~ NOISEY

“dissonance, piercing guitars and impassioned vocals to make a sound akin to Siouxsie & the Banshees or Los Angeles’ X” ~ TOP 10 FROM POP MONTREAL / CLASH

Sept 21 – Lee’s Palace – Toronto w/ Psychic TV
Sept 22 – Club Lambi – Montreal (Pop Montreal)
Sept 23 – Pressed – Ottawa w/ His Clancyness