Tortoise announce extra European dates in support of forthcoming new album
“The Catastrophist” out 22nd January
“They rediscovered their alchemical ability to conjure the atmospherically and melodically sublime from premium grade popular and art music precedents. Post pop, anyone?” – MOJO
‘Gesceap’ is a lovely return from a band this efficient at making instrumental rock. It’s pretty but holds mystery at its core, acting as the perfect introduction to next January’s The Catastrophist LP.” – Fact Magazine
“When Tortoise emerged from the American punk/lo-fi scene in 1993, they redefined the possibilities of rock.” – The Guardian
Revered Chicago-based instrumental group Tortoise, comprised of Dan Bitney, John Herndon, Doug McCombs, John McEntire and Jeff Parker, have recently announced more live European dates in 2016, including an appearance at ATP Iceland. The shows will be in support of the hotly anticipated forthcoming new album “The Catastrophist”, due out 22nd January via Thrill Jockey… the group’s first studio album in nearly seven years, and features guest vocalists Todd Rittmann (U.S. Maple) and Georgia Hubley (Yo La Tengo).
List of current dates can be viewed below with more to be announced over the coming months.
Tortoise have spent 25 years making music that defies description. While the quintet have nodded to dub, rock, jazz, electronica and minimalism throughout their acclaimed and influential six-album discography, the resulting sounds have always been distinctly their own.
“Gesceap”, the first track which you can hear from The Catastrophist, is a stunning seven-minute long, minimalist rhythmic piece. The Guardian called it a “study in simple melody and overlapping rhythms in a classic American minimalist tradition, played on wide buzzing synth lines, with a classic Tortoise drum shuffle underneath.”
LISTEN: TORTOISE – “GESCEAP”
Tortoise 2016 European Tour:
Sun 7th Feb Copenhagen, Denmark – Vega Jr – tickets
Mon 8th Feb Hamburg, Germany – Fabrik – tickets
Tue 9th Feb Berlin, Germany – Berghain – tickets
Wed 10th Feb Antwerp, Belgium – Trix – tickets
Thu 11th Feb Utrecht, Netherlands – Tivoli – tickets
Fri 12th Feb St. Gallen, Switzerland – Palace – tickets
Sat 13th Feb Geneva, Switzerland – Antigel Festival
Sun 14th Feb Zürich, Switzerland – Stall 6 – tickets
Mon 15th Feb Reutlingen, Germany – franz.K – tickets
Tue 16th Feb Wien, Austria – Arena – tickets
Wed 17th Feb Budapest, Hungary – A 38 – tickets
Thu 18th Feb Zagreb, Croatia – Mochvara
Fri 19th Feb Bologna, Italy – Locomotiv Club – tickets
Sat 20th Feb Rome, Italy – Monk Club – tickets
Sun 21st Feb Milan, Italy – Magnolia Club – tickets
Tue 23rd Feb London, UK – Village Underground – tickets
Sun 29th May Munich, Germany – Feierwerk – tickets – NEW DATE
Mon 30th May Frankfurt, Germany – Das Bett – tickets – NEW DATE
Fri July 1st-3rd Keflavik, Iceland – Asbru (ATP Iceland) – tickets – NEW DATE
NOTE: North American and Japan tour dates viewable from HERE
Available on CD / LP / DL
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