WILD NOTHING
Announces UK headline shows
+ Kings of Leon support dates for February 2017
Following an excellent year which saw his third album Life of Pause released to excellent reviews back in February, and a busy global touring schedule taking in many international festivals, Wild Nothing will return to these shores a year after its release for a number of headline shows interspersed with a run of dates joining Kings Of Leon as special guests on their sold-out arena tour. Upcoming UK live info below…
Saturday 18th February – LONDON – Moth Club tickets
Sunday 19th February – LEEDS – First Direct Arena (supporting Kings Of Leon)
Monday 20th February – BIRMINGHAM – Genting Arena (supporting Kings Of Leon)
Wednesday 22nd February – BIRMINGHAM – The Hare & Hounds tickets
Thursday 23rd February – LIVERPOOL – Leaf Café tickets
Friday 24th February – NEWCASTLE – Metro Radio Arena (supporting Kings Of Leon)
Saturday 25th February – LIVERPOOL – Echo Arena(supporting Kings Of Leon)
Sunday 26th February – MANCHESTER – Deaf Institute tickets
Monday 27th February – GLASGOW – The SSE Hydro (supporting Kings Of Leon)
Tuesday 28th February – DUBLIN – Whelans tickets
Critical acclaim for Life of Pause, out now on Bella Union:
“A mesmerising swirl of winsome hooks, subtle electronics and nods to influences old and new: Reichpop’s rippling marimbas evoke Philip Glass, A Womans’ Wisdom suggests a languid, chillwave The Cure, while the closing Love Underneath My Thumb even strays towards Kurt Vile’s zoned-out psychedelia.” Q Magazine – 4 stars ****
“With its cheeky repurposing of the polyrhythms favoured by the American composer for whom it’s named, Life Of Pause‘s opener, ‘Reichpop’ is a bold indication of Jack Tatum’s widening ambitions for Wild Nothing. Life of Pause demonstrates a more playful, and propulsive approach to his earlier chill-wave and dream-pop aesthetic.” Uncut – 8/10
“His most mature record to date… Richly textured, warm, colourful and hazy, Life Of Pause is beautifully constructed and boasts an exquisitely arranged soundscape.”
Future Music – 9/10
“Life Of Pause is a luxurious step forward.” NME – 4 Stars ****
“Life Of Pause feels like a natural progression… There’s a more self-assured swagger, backed with clear and confident production..” Record Collector – 4 Stars ****
“A soundscape straight from your wooziest daydream.” DIY – 4 Stars ****
“The influence of mid-80s UK pop on mid-10s US indie bears more fruit as Jack Tatum’s doleful pipes stir vulnerability into Wild Nothing’s strengthening mix of dreamy drift, glossy pops shimmy and occasional stab of synth R&B. This is diaphanous pop music, full of sparkle and more variegated than before.” MOJO
“The album is studded with captivating moments and feats of technical brilliance… Satisfying hooks are rife throughout.” Crack
“Each time out, Wild Nothing evolves. Opener ‘Reichpop’ builds from a minimalist marimba beat to a Bombay Bicycle Club-style indie anthem, while the driving ‘To Know You’ features a bassline Peter Hook would be proud of.” Shortlist
Wild Nothing shared two cuts from the album, “TV Queen” and “To Know You”, just ahead of its release, both of which can be streamed via youtube HERE.
Life of Pause is out now on Bella Union. Album artwork by Shawn Brackbill.
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