The Tale of The Tallest Man On Earth and a Moog Synthesizer, New European Dates Announced for Winter

The Tallest Man On Earth and synthesizers? You betcha. Kristian recently stopped by Asheville’s Moog Music factory for a new session. Supplied with an array of Moog equipment, Kristian and tourmates Strand of Oaks take on “There’s No Leaving Now” in a completely new way. Watch above.

The fun doesn’t stop with the session. You wanted more tour dates and now you’re going to get them. Kristian has added a handful of European shows to his tour. You’ll find the full list below.

 
TOUR DATES:
11/21/13 Copenhagen, Denmark – Vega
11/22/13 Aarhus, Denmark – Voxhall
11/23/13 Weissenhaeuser Strand, Germany – Rolling Stone Weekender
11/25/13 Tilburg, Netherlands – O13
11/26/13 Den Haag, Netherlands – Paard van Troje
11/27/13 Fribourg, Switzerland – Fri-Son
11/29/13 Barcelona, Spain – Fri-Son
11/30/13 Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain – Kursaal
12/01/13 Madrid, Spain – Teatro Fernando Fernan Gomez
12/04/13 Segrate (Milano), Italy – Cicolo Magnolia
12/05/13 Vienna, Austria – Stadthalle

For a full list of tour dates, head HERE.

HAPPY DAY // Julianna Barwick Signs to Dead Oceans

Thursday is turning out to be a pretty great day! We have the great privilege of welcoming Julianna Barwick to the Dead Oceans family. The signing comes in conjunction with the announcement of Julianna’s new album, Nepenthe, set for release in August. It’s the follow-up to her The Magic Place, released in 2011.

Nepenthe was recorded with producer/engineer Alex Somers (Jónsi & Alex), a teenage female choir and members of Amiina and Múm. Stay tuned for more information on the forthcoming release! Until then, watch Julianna’s video for “The Magic Place” below.

Julianna has also confirmed a handful of summer shows. She’s all set to play at Yoko Ono’s Meltdown Festival in London on June 18. Other performances include the BSP Lounge in Kingston, NY on July 14 and England’s End of the Road Festival on September 1.

 
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Phosphorescent Brings “Song for Zula” With Strings and Swagger to Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

Phosphorescent brought a transcendent performance of Muchacho‘s breakout hit “Song for Zula” to Late Night with Jimmy Fallon last night. The touring band was joined by a string section – making an already special rendition even more gorgeous. Grab a handkerchief and enjoy a good cry. This is television magic, people!

Also just in: a new feature about Phosphorescent at Urban Outfitters! And a word to you New Yorkers: go see Phosphorescent at the Crossing Brooklyn Ferry festival on Saturday night. It’ll be a Dessner-approved good time.

LSTN // A Place To Bury Strangers Share “Don’t Burn the Fires,” Release Covers LP For Record Store Day

A Place To Bury Strangers end this week with the leadoff track from their Dead Moon covers LP, Strange Moon, an exclusive Record Story Day release. You can jam “Don’t Burn the Fires’ above. Like what you hear? Better get up early tomorrow (Saturday, April 20) and pick up the album on “Waxing Gibbous” yellow vinyl.

Here’s a wee bit of a reminder: A Place To Bury Strangers are playing a handful of shows with Japandroids this summer. Check out all the dates!

Gauntlet Hair Announce Sophomore Album – ‘Stills,’ Stream the First Single Now

Wait no more! Gauntlet Hair are back with their sophomore album. Titled Stills, the record is officially out in the US on July 16. The album was recorded in Portland, OR at Jacob Portrait’s (of Unknown Mortal Orchestra) The Cave recording studio. Stills touches on Craig and Andy’s childhood listening in both production and style. See what we mean with the first single, “Human Nature” – available for streaming above or at Pitchfork. You’ll find the album artwork and track listing below.

Stills Track Listing:
1. Human Nature
2. Spew
3. Simple
4. Bad Apple
5. New To It
6. Obey Me
7. Heave
8. G.I.D.
9. Falling Out
10. Waste Your Art