Vagrant Records News

LP Returns With Brand New Single, “Girls Go Wild”

Fri, 17 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Critically acclaimed recording artist and songwriter, LP, is back today with her brand new single, “Girls Go Wild.” Produced by Mike Del Rio (X Ambassadors, Kylie Minogue, POWERS), the song is a classic LP hit: funky, captivating, and complete with her soaring, powerhouse vocals. The new offering is also the first track off of her forthcoming album, set to be released via BMG (more details on the way!)

“Girls Go Wild” is available to stream and purchase HERE, and fans can watch the accompanying music video HERE.

Of the track LP says, “‘Girls Go Wild’ was born out of a Joshua Tree excursion with some close friends after coming home from a long bit of touring . It was the first song I wrote for the album when my thoughts and ideas were swirling around like a storm. It feels like I channeled my past present and future as told through a desert dream."

Since unveiling Lost On You, her fourth full-length studio album (May 2017 via BMG/Vagrant), LP has been touring tirelessly, selling out shows worldwide and hitting notable festivals including Coachella (Indio, CA), Osheaga (Montréal, Canada), Outside Lands (San Francisco, CA), Mad Cool (Madrid, Spain), and more. The title-track from the record has also clocked an impressive 500 million streams and attained platinum status internationally in Russia, Poland, Greece, Switzerland, and France. The official videos for standout album singles, “Lost On You,” “Muddy Waters,” and “When We’re High,” are now approaching 280+ million combined views as well.

LP has also become a critic’s favorite in the press, garnering praise from the likes of Billboard, Paper, Out Magazine, V Magazine, Interview, The Guardian, British Vogue, and more, and hitting the late night circuit with stellar performances on Fallon, Corden, Conan, and Jools Holland.

Stay tuned for more new music from LP, info on her upcoming album, and future tour dates.

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Supporting Depeche Mode On Tour

Mon, 14 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Tour alert! In case you missed it, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club will open for Depeche Mode for a run of shows later this month – itinerary below! Tickets can be purchased HERE.

5/22/18 – Anaheim, CA @ Honda Center

5/24/18 – Sacramento, CA @ Golden 1 Center

5/27/18 – San Antonio, TX @ AT&T Center

5/29/18 – Tulsa, OK @ BOK Center

LP Shares “Up Against Me” Video – Live from the McKittrick Hotel

Wed, 07 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Today, LP debuted her new live video for “Up Against Me,” serving as the fifth installment in the “A Night at The McKittrick Hotel” series. Fans can watch the video below along with the previous four performances – “Lost On You,” “Switchblade,” “When We’re High,” and “Muddy Waters.”

After touring non stop this past year throughout Europe and the U.S., LP is heading back out on the road in celebration of her fourth full-length studio album, Lost On You. The North American headline tour begins February 9th in Sacramento, CA and wraps up in Atlanta, GA on March 10th with support from Noah Kahan. LP’s powerful live shows are in high demand, as dates in San Francisco, Vancouver, Seattle, Chicago, Toronto, Montreal, Brooklyn, Boston, and Philadelphia are already sold out. Watch the tour trailer HERE.

Following a run of shows across Russia and Turkey, LP is confirmed to play the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio, CA on Sunday, April 15th and 22nd alongside Eminem, Portugal. The Man, A Perfect Circle, Cardi B, and Miguel, to name a few.

Tickets for all shows are on sale now and can be purchased HERE.

LP North American Tour Dates:

02/09 – Sacramento, CA @ Ace Of Spades

02/10 – San Francisco, CA @ The Independent [SOLD OUT]

02/11 – San Francisco, CA @ The Independent [SOLD OUT]

02/13 – Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom [SOLD OUT]

02/14 – Seattle, WA @ The Showbox [SOLD OUT]

02/15 – Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom

02/16 – Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory Concert House

02/17 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Metro Music Hall

02/20 – Aspen, CO @ Belly Up Aspen

02/21 – Boulder, CO @ Boulder Theater

02/23 – Kansas City, MO @ The Truman

02/24 – Chicago, IL @ Metro [SOLD OUT]

02/25 – Detroit, MI @ The Majestic

02/27 – Toronto, ON @ Danforth Music Hall [SOLD OUT]

02/28 – Montreal, QC @ MTELUS [SOLD OUT]

03/01 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Steel [SOLD OUT]

03/02 – Boston, MA @ Royale Nightclub [SOLD OUT]

03/03 – Philadelphia, PA @ Theater of Living Arts [SOLD OUT]

03/05 – Washington, D.C. @ 9:30 Club

03/07 – Carrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle

03/08 – Charlotte, NC @ The Underground

03/09 – Nashville, TN @ Cannery Ballroom

03/10 – Atlanta, GA @ Center Stage

04/15 – Indio, CA @ Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival

04/22 – Indio, CA @ Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival

LP Announces 2018 North American Tour

Mon, 13 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Acclaimed recording artist and songwriter LP has announced the dates for her North American headline tour this spring. The run kicks off February 9th in Sacramento, CA, wraps March 10th in Atlanta, GA, and hits major cities including San Francisco, Chicago, Brooklyn, Boston, and Washington, D.C. The trek will support LP’s fourth full-length studio album, Lost On You, and features Noah Kahan as direct support. All tickets can be purchased HERE, and a full list of shows is included below.

LP – Lost On You

Frank Iero and the Patience's New EP Keep The Coffins Coming Out Today

Fri, 22 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT

FRANK IERO and the PATIENCE released their new EP, Keep The Coffins Coming. The four-track EP was recorded with Frank Iero’s lifelong hero, the iconic Steve Albini (Nirvana, Pixies, PJ Harvey), at Electrical Audio in Chicago, IL. Heartfelt and raw, while still maintaining a fiery punk rock identity, Keep The Coffins Coming is a classic Iero album that connects Stomachaches and Parachutes, the band’s debut and sophomore efforts. In light of their accident in Sydney, Australia last year, the guys jokingly call themselves FRANK IERO & ‘THE PATIENTS’ on this release.

Yesterday, FRANK IERO and the PATIENCE teamed up with Alternative Press to premiere “No Fun Club,” a new track from the EP. If you were able to catch the band on tour this summer, you may have seen them perform this one live. Check it out HERE.

FRANK IERO and the PATIENCE – Keep The Coffins Coming: iTunes | Spotify | Apple Music | Google Play | Amazon

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Announce New Album, Wrong Creatures

Tue, 12 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Today, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club announced their forthcoming album Wrong Creatures, out on January 12, 2018 and released the first single “Little Thing Gone Wild.”

Wrong Creatures was produced by Nick Launay (Nick Cave, Arcade Fire) and is available for pre-sale beginning today in all digital music stores and directly through the band’s online store. “Little Thing Gone Wild” is available for purchase as an individual track beginning today and everyone who pre-orders the album will receive the song immediately – pre-order is available through all digital stores or directly HERE.

Recorded in Los Angeles, Wrong Creatures takes a journey throughout rock’s history, taking unlikely twists and turns, both peppered with historic influences but also having one foot firmly in the present. Yet their focus still firmly set on returning to edge of the stage, never resting on their laurels and bringing people further into their live experience. “It’s a crazy making machine, it can chew you up good, i mean we literally toured till the wheels came off and Leah’s brain literally started leaking out of her head” say’s Been. “I know i’ve battled on and off with mental depression, and Pete’s head never came with any proper instructions.”

Wrong Creatures returns to the core of BRMC’s alchemy, yet plunges the knife in even further. From the Cave-esque murder balladry of “Haunt” to the garage punk of “Little Thing Gone Wild,” it runs the gamut allowing the band to flex every muscle in their armor. They remain opaque about the songs’ greater meanings, fearful of past misunderstandings. “I find myself writing about death a lot,” says Hayes. “I find myself having a discussion with death, which sounds dark. For me, it’s dark humor.” Talking about mortality allows Hayes to explore life’s great mistakes and regrets. Channeling them through rolling riffs and dirge-laden rhythms, however, extolls the demons within. It’s a great catharsis for the band, and it’s a great unifier for their audience who can also seek solace in the emotional heft.

Ultimately, the band are survivors during an era where rock’n’roll can often be overshadowed by garish pop and domineering hip-hop. Black Rebel Motorcycle Club have learned how to cut out all the noise and concentrate on what matters. Robert Levon Been: “We are truly an island – come hell or high water, so it’s usually best to dress accordingly. Though i’m not sure what the proper attire is when drowning in fire. But leather usually goes with everything.”

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club also announced their North American tour which will be kicking off on January 15, 2018 with dates in Washington DC, Boston, Brooklyn, Los Angeles, and more. The trio will also be hitting Europe and the UK for select tour dates this fall beginning October 23. Pre-sale for the North American tour dates begins today and general on-sale begins on September 15 – head HERE to purchase. The band has partnered with Plus 1 for the tour in which $1 from each ticket will be donated to War Child, a worldwide organization that supports programs aiding women & children dislocated and impacted by war, political unrest, terrorism and poverty.

Frank Iero and the Patience To Release New EP Keep The Coffins Coming on September 22nd

Tue, 05 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT

FRANK IERO and the PATIENCE are gearing up to release their new EP, Keep The Coffins Coming, on September 22nd. Recorded with the legendary Steve Albini (Nirvana, Pixies, PJ Harvey), Keep The Coffins Coming is complete with four tracks that bridge the gap between Stomachaches and Parachutes, the band’s acclaimed debut and sophomore albums. The EP will be available to stream/purchase at digital retailers on release day.

“When we were done touring Stomachaches, I talked to my manager, Paul, about what we should do. I had my bucket list and one of the things on there was to work with Steve Albini,” says frontman Frank Iero. “Paul asked how long I’d wanted to work with Steve and I was like, ‘Since I was, like, 11!’ I wanted to make a Steve Albini record! Paul said he’d call him and I was like, ‘You can’t do that… that would be weird. Don’t do it.’ And he was like, ‘That’s my job!’ ”

Iero continues, “He called him, Steve said he could do it and he had three days. Next phone call I made was U-Haul; I fuckin’ packed the U-Haul up and drove the band to Chicago. I got to record an EP with my friends and one of my heroes in this, like, giant firehouse building in Chicago. The EP is this missing link between Stomachaches and Parachutes. It’s everything I wanted it to be. It’s fuckin’ awesome!”

On the upcoming EP, fans may notice a name change on the cover art. For this release, the band will jokingly refer to themselves as FRANK IERO & ‘THE PATIENTS’ in light of their accident in Sydney, Australia last year.

Since unveiling Parachutes (Oct. 2016), FRANK IERO and the PATIENCE have been touring non-stop, headlining shows across the U.S. and supporting Rise Against, Deftones, and Thrice on their summer dates. After an upcoming European headline stint, the guys will head back to the states in November for their run throughout the Midwest and East Coast. FRANK IERO and the PATIENCE will support Descendents for the first leg of the tour and meet up with Thursday and PUP for the latter half of shows after the holidays. The full list of dates is included below, and all tickets can be purchased here: http://frank-iero.com/dates

FRANK IERO and the PATIENCE Tour Dates:
11/17 – Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues *
11/18 – Grand Rapids, MI @ 20 Monroe Live *
12/01 – Baltimore, MD @ Rams Head Live! *
12/28 – Huntington, NY @ The Paramount *
12/29 – Worcester, MA @ The Palladium *
12/30 – Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom **

w/ Descendents

w/ Thursday & PUP

“Keep The Coffins Coming” – Full Track Listing:
1. I’m A Mess
2. BFF
3. No Fun Club
4. You Are My Sunshine

FRANK IERO and the PATIENCE is:
Guitar, vocals: Frank Iero
Guitar, vocals: Evan Nestor
Drums, vocals: Matt Olsson

Thrice Announce Fall Co-Headline Tour With Circa Survive, Balance and Composure To Support

Tue, 25 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Today, Thrice is pleased to announce their fall co-headline tour with Circa Survive. The band recently wrapped their summer dates, sharing the stage with Deftones and Rise Against. After a short break and two performances at the Sonic Boom and Louder Than Life festivals, Thrice will be back in November playing their last shows before returning to the studio to start recording their tenth album. This run takes the group across North America, kicking off in San Jose, CA and finishing in Minneapolis, MN with Balance and Composure and CHON as the support acts.

The Fan Club Presale begins Tuesday, 7/25 at 12:00pm ET, and tickets can be purchased HERE. A full list of tour dates is included below.

Thrice Tour Dates:
09/30 – Janesville, WI @ Sonic Boom Festival

10/01 – Louisville, KY @ Louder Than Life Festival

11/02 – San Jose, CA @ City National Civic *

11/03 – Los Angeles, CA @ Shrine Expo Hall *

11/05 – Mesa, AZ @ Mesa Amphitheatre *

11/07 – Dallas, TX @ Bomb Factory *

11/08 – Houston, TX @ Revention Music Center *

11/10 – Orlando, FL @ House of Blues *

11/12 – Miami, FL @ The Fillmore *

11/14 – Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore *

11/16 – Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore *

11/17 – New York, NY @ Terminal 5 *

11/18 – Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom *

11/24 – Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory *

11/25 – Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory *

11/26 – Boston, MA @ House of Blues *

11/29 – Toronto, ON @ Rebel *

12/01 – Rochester, NY @ Main Street Armory *

12/02 – Cleveland, OH @ Agora *

12/03 – Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore *

12/05 – Kansas City, MO @ Uptown Theater *

12/06 – Clive, IA @ 7 Flags Event Center *

12/07 – Chicago, IL @ Aragon Ballroom *

12/08 – Minneapolis, MN @ Myth *

Co-headline w/ Circa Survive

WATERS Release New Track, "You Don't Know What You Want"

Tue, 16 May 2017 00:00:00 GMT

WATERS have unveiled the newest track from their forthcoming album Something More! “You Don’t Know What You Want” is available now on all DSPs.

The Californian 5-piece will release Something More! this Friday May 19th, the band’s first release since 2015’s acclaimed What’s Real. Written and recorded over the past year in LA, following big-time touring runs with the likes of Weezer, Tegan and Sara, and Matt and Kim, the album came together after the five-piece band returned home and were forced to confront the day-to-day realities of everyday life.

Lead singer Van Pierszalowski says, “You Don’t Know What You Want” is a mashup of various flashes of conflict and disagreement I’ve had in relationships in between long stretches of highway and days spent hanging out at the Subway on Kodiak Island in Alaska. There have been so many times in my life where I have literally no idea what is going on in my partner’s head and I wanted to make it all into a fun pop song so I could deal.”

Pre-order WATERS’ Something More!: iTunes | Vinyl/CD | Amazon | Google Play

Bad Suns "Love Like Revenge" Fall Headline Tour

Mon, 15 May 2017 00:00:00 GMT

After touring tirelessly throughout the past year in support of their sophomore release, Disappear Here, Bad Suns are excited to announce their “Love Like Revenge” fall North American headline dates. After wrapping up their summer “Outskirts Of Paradise” headline trek, which includes two hometown gigs at The Fonda, the guys will head up to San Francisco on Wednesday, October 11 for their next round of shows.

A full list of tour dates and presale info can be found below, and all tickets can be purchased HERE.

Fan Club Presale: Tuesday, May 16 @ 10am local (password: love)
Spotify Presale: Wednesday, May 17 @ 10am local
General Public On Sale: Friday, May 19 @ 10am local

Vagrant 20 Phase V: Hot Rod Circuit's Sorry About Tomorrow

Wed, 10 May 2017 00:00:00 GMT

The next phase of Vagrant 20 has arrived! Grab reissues of Hot Rod Circuit’s Sorry About Tomorrow now, available in exclusive pink, gray, and white marble vinyl.

For a limited time only, Vagrant is offering an exclusive deal on all 20th anniversary vinyl. Buy any 3 LPs and get free shipping on your whole order (U.S. addresses only). This is the perfect time to pick up a few records you’ve had your eye on, and there are tons great titles from to choose from. This promo won’t last long so order now, and check it all out at the Official Vagrant Online Store today.

Next week, Hot Rod Circuit is heading out on the road as the special guests on Bayside and Say Anything’s co-headline trek. On May 28th, the guys will also be hitting Saturn in Birmingham, AL for a headline show. This marks the band’s first tour since 2011, and a full list of dates can be found below.

Hot Rod Circuit on Tour:
5/16 – New York, NY @ Playstation Theater ^

5/17 – Baltimore, MD @ Soundstage ^

5/19 – Richmond, VA @ The National ^

5/20 – Carrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle ^

5/21 – Charleston, SC @ Music Farm ^

5/23 – Jacksonville, FL @ Mavericks ^

5/24 – Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution ^

5/25 – Orlando, FL @ The Beacham ^

5/26 – Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade ^

5/27 – Nashville, TN @ Cannery Ballroom ^

5/28 – Birmingham, AL @ Saturn #

^ – w/ Bayside and Say Anything

– Headline

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LP's Lost On You Out Today

Fri, 05 May 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Acclaimed recording artist and songwriter LP has released her highly anticipated full length studio album Lost On You, to all physical and digital retailers today. Executive produced by Mike Del Rio [Christina Aguilera, X Ambassadors] with several tracks co-written by Nate Campany [Tove Lo, Carly Rae Jepsen, Martin Garrix], the album includes 5-previously released tracks from the songstress’ critically acclaimed 2016 EP, Death Valley, including the album’s title track and current single “Lost On You”, which has gained critical praise from such outlets as Paste, Noisey and Newsweek, who most recently described LP’s vocals as “reminiscent of the gravelly Johnny Cash”. To date, the track has amassed over 118 million YouTube views, 55 million Spotify streams, and has peaked at #1 in 17 countries around the world including France, Germany, Greece, Spain, Russia, Turkey, and more. Lost On You includes 8 additional cuts released for the first time in the U.S rounding out the album’s full 13-tracks.

On Wednesday, May 3rd, LP gave a praiseworthy performance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, and is scheduled for performances on The Late Late Show with James Corden on May 8th and CONAN on May 9th. For viewing times, please check local listings.

A headlining North American Spring tour will kick off May 11th in Vancouver, BC. Scheduled to hit a number of major cities throughout the U.S. including Seattle, Nashville, the Hangout Music Festival in Alabama and Chicago, fans can expect to see what the LA Times has described as “the kind of show-stopping, booming voice that draws standing ovations". Shows in Los Angeles, New York, Washington D.C., Chicago, Boston, and Seattle are already sold out.

LP – Lost On You: Available Now

WATERS Hit Reno In New Video For “Molly Is A Babe”

Thu, 20 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMT

WATERS’ “Molly Is A Babe”, described by Stereogum as “…a scathing outcry against shitty day jobs, but also somehow a feel-good go out and seize the day anthem”, now has a suitably messy/happy video to accompany it directed by Jonathan Chu.

Lead singer Van Pierszalowski says, “Sometimes it’s hard to come up with an idea for a music video. That was certainly not the case for “Molly Is A Babe.” Ever since we all started touring together, we fell in love with Reno and went out of our way to stay there whenever we could. It’s such a glorious mess of flashy lights and empty hotel rooms. We’ve been daydreaming and brainstorming ideas and excuses to shoot a video there for years. Luckily, Reno also inspired our new song, so it was a no-brainer. We spent the night together in Reno and brought a good friend to film it.”

The Californian 5-piece will release Something More! on May 19th, 2017. Pre-order the album below!

Pre-order WATERS’ Something More!: iTunes | Vinyl/CD | Amazon Google Play

Thrice Share Video for "Hurricane"

Tue, 04 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Today, Thrice is proud to unveil the official video for “Hurricane,” their standout single from their ninth studio album, To Be Everywhere Is To Be Nowhere. Directed by Y2K, the video chronicles an eerie, yet powerful and passionate love story. Fans may also recognize one of the lead actors from the ”Black Honey” video released last summer.

Thrice – To Be Everywhere Is To Be Nowhere: iTunes | Amazon | Spotify

Balance and Composure, Mayer Hawthorne and Thrice Announce Record Store Day Titles

Mon, 27 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Balance and Composure, Mayer Hawthorne and Thrice have announced exclusive releases for this year’s Record Store Day!

Balance and Composure are excited to release Slow Heart, their new two-track 7” featuring a pair of songs from the original Light We Made sessions – “Run From Me” and “Body Language.” Slow Heart will have a limited run of 1,000 7”s for RSD.

Mayer Hawthorne’s Party Of One EP will receive its first physical release! Limited to 1,500 copies, the 12” is pressed on luminescent aquamarine vinyl.

Lastly, Thrice will release a two-track 7” titled Sea Change. Sea Change includes a b-side from last year’s To Be Everywhere Is To Be Nowhere and a live version of “Black Honey.” This release is limited to 2,500.

Record Store Day is April 22, 2017. See the list of participating retailers HERE.

WATERS Share New Video For "Hiccups"

Wed, 22 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT

WATERS have unveiled the video for their power pop single “Hiccups”!

WATERS’ lead singer Van Pierszalowski says of the vivacious video, directed by Jonathan Chu of POP ETC, “It reflects the idea that life is inherently stacked against you, and the only way to get through it all is to embrace the fuck-ups, face-plants, and failed dreams as part of the journey. We wanted to make sure the video reflected the weird and fun nature of things while being aware that you will probably fail a ton on the way.“

Pre-order WATERS’ Something More!: ”http://smarturl.it/SomethingMoreIT
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LP Announces North American Tour, New US Album Due Out In May

Tue, 14 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Acclaimed recording artist and songwriter LP has announced dates for her headlining North American Spring tour which kicks off May 11th in Vancouver, BC. Scheduled to hit major cities throughout the U.S. including Seattle, Nashville, Alabama at this year’s Hangout Music Festival, New York, Chicago and Los Angeles, the multi-city trek will support LP’s highly anticipated, forthcoming new album Lost On You, which is scheduled for release in early May.

The new album and tour announce on the heels of last year’s critically praised U.S. EP Death Valley, which spawned the hit single “Lost On You.” To date, the track has amassed over 91 million YouTube view as well as 44 million Spotify streams. What’s more, “Lost On You” has peaked at #1 in 17 countries around the world including France, Germany, Greece, Spain, Russia, Turkey, and more.

Tickets for LP’s upcoming North American Spring tour will go on-sale this Friday, March 17th beginning at 10AM local time. A fan pre-sale will begin Wednesday, March 15th at 10AM local time and end Thursday March 16th at 10PM local time. For all on-sale purchase info, head HERE.

Bad Suns Premiere "Heartbreaker" (Aqua Remix)

Wed, 01 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Bad Suns have revealed the brand new Aqua remix of their single, “Heartbreaker.” Produced by Nicholas ‘Aqua’ McCarrell and featuring additional bass & guitar by Todd Wisenbaker, the track offers a New Wave take on “Heartbreaker” that will appeal to multiple generations.

In time with the release, Bad Suns’ ‘Heartbreaker’ North American headline tour kicked off last night at The Complex in Salt Lake City. This summer, the band will also embark on their ‘Outskirts of Paradise’ trek, which includes a hometown show at the
Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles on June 16th. In addition, the guys will play Houston’s Free Press Summer Fest the weekend of June 3rd-4th.

A full list of dates and links to purchase tickets can be found HERE.

Bad Suns – Disappear Here: iTunes | Vinyl/Bundles | Spotify

Balance and Composure Announce Spring US Tour

Tue, 21 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Today, Doylestown, PA’s own Balance and Composure announced that they will be back on the road this spring, headlining shows across the U.S. in support of their third studio album, Light We Made. After a trek across Australia and a performance at Santa Ana’s When We Were Young Festival, the band will head up to Amityville, NY on April 20th to kick off this leg of dates. The tour ends in Pittsburgh, PA on May 21st and features From Indian Lakes and Queen of Jeans as the support acts.

Light We Made, produced by Will Yip (Nothing, Pity Sex), showcases Balance and Composure toning down their hardcore, punk-rock roots and presenting a record dominated by soothing, harmonic tracks. Lauded as “catchy, groovy and pensively melodic” (Exclaim!), as well as their “most dynamic and ambitious release to date” (The Prelude Press), the album fulfills “its mission to broaden the band’s sound and discard any notions of close-mindedness” (Alternative Press).

Balance and Composure – Light We Made: iTunes | Vinyl/Bundles | Spotify

WATERS Announce New Album Something More!

Fri, 17 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMT

WATERS have a new album! The Californian 5-piece will release Something More! on May 19th, 2017. First single, “Hiccups”, an energetic guitar driven power-pop ode to figuring things out, is out today.

Something More! is the band’s first release since 2015’s acclaimed What’s Real. Written and recorded over the past year in LA, following big-time touring runs with the likes of Weezer, Tegan and Sara, and Matt and Kim, the album came together after the five-piece band returned home and were forced to confront the day-to-day realities of everyday life.

Frontman Van Pierszalowski sees Something More! as both a gut-punch and a wake-up call to his younger self. “I wanted to make a record that was communicating with my teenager self, as if to say "It’s always gonna be the same shit just in slightly different contexts.”…I wanted to make a mixtape, scribble notes all over the paper sleeve, get into the DeLorean, find high-school Van, and say “LISTEN TO THIS.”” With that concept in mind, the band wrapped the record in some influences that the awkward teenage version of Van could listen to.

And while lead single “Hiccups,” produced by Tim Pagnotta (Walk The Moon), sounds euphoric on first listen – all chant-along vocals, adolescent angst and rowdy riffs – it finds Pierszalowski bellowing “I ain’t got no regrets…all my fuck-ups, all my hiccups, only brought me to you.” “I wanted to express that the fuck-ups and the mistakes are a necessary part of the struggle to figure shit out. Don’t beat yourself up about it so damn much,” he says of the Pinkerton-inspired cut.

To that end, the bulk of the songs that comprise Something More! speak to feelings of restlessness and being alone, as well as having uber-intense issues with lovers, friends and family. But, as Pierszalowski says in explaining how in spite of this the album contains some of the most raucous, hook-driven songs of the band’s career, “These songs are pop songs. They sound fun on the surface. But they are dark songs in disguise.”

Pre-order Something More!: iTunes | Vinyl/CD | Amazon Google Play

Vagrant Records News

LP Returns With Brand New Single, “Girls Go Wild”

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Supporting Depeche Mode On Tour

LP Shares “Up Against Me” Video – Live from the McKittrick Hotel

LP Announces 2018 North American Tour

Frank Iero and the Patience's New EP Keep The Coffins Coming Out Today

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Announce New Album, Wrong Creatures

Frank Iero and the Patience To Release New EP Keep The Coffins Coming on September 22nd

Thrice Announce Fall Co-Headline Tour With Circa Survive, Balance and Composure To Support

WATERS Release New Track, "You Don't Know What You Want"

Bad Suns "Love Like Revenge" Fall Headline Tour

Vagrant 20 Phase V: Hot Rod Circuit's Sorry About Tomorrow

LP's Lost On You Out Today

WATERS Hit Reno In New Video For “Molly Is A Babe”

Thrice Share Video for "Hurricane"

Balance and Composure, Mayer Hawthorne and Thrice Announce Record Store Day Titles

WATERS Share New Video For "Hiccups"

LP Announces North American Tour, New US Album Due Out In May

Bad Suns Premiere "Heartbreaker" (Aqua Remix)

Balance and Composure Announce Spring US Tour

WATERS Announce New Album Something More!