Algiers Return With New Single “Bite Back” Featuring Billy Woods and Backxwash
Announce UK & European 2023 Tour Dates
Algiers return with new track ‘Bite Back’, featuring billy woods and Backxwash. Watch the Murat Gökmen directed video HERE .
Phenomenal. Let this cutting track and mighty collaboration take hold, from the electronic cadence and the brooding synth tones to the powerful shifts between the innovators and their lyrical pursuits. The energy of this ensemble is something else, somewhat almighty. A release that feels ground-breaking, awe-inspiring and defiant.
Born in the band’s hometown of Atlanta, the six-minute opus sees Algiers frontperson Franklin James Fisher trading verses with contemporary hip hop innovators Backxwash, aka Montreal Zambian-Canadian rapper & producer Ashanti Mutinta, and NYC rapper and Backwood Studioz label founder billy woods, on Black resistance, PsyOps and police oppression.
Multi-instrumentalist/producer Ryan Mahan said: “Shit’s been so real the past few years, we really needed to grow our community of collaborators and make solid the bonds we’ve always felt, particularly with rap heads. And to have the two best rappers around, billy woods AND Backxwash, on the same Algiers-produced track? Pinch me, for real.”
Singer Franklin James Fisher said: “Ryan showed up one day with this beautifully epic instrumental and said, “I’ve got this song and I want to call it ‘Bite Back’. It immediately reminded me why I joined this band and the rest of the song seemed to write itself. It’s a classic example of our Lenin-McCartney dynamic.”
Backxwash said: “This feels like the soundtrack to revolutionary struggle. I am honored to participate side by side with an incredible array of artistry.”
billy woods said: “Working with Algiers was a dope experience on many levels, and I was even more excited when they said they were shooting a video. Plus knowing Backxwash was involved, I had to do it.”
‘Bite Back’ is the first new music from Algiers – the four-piece of Franklin James Fisher, Ryan Mahan, Lee Tesche and Matt Tong – since their critically acclaimed third album There Is No Year in 2020. The record was described as “… music of passion and power” (Sunday Times), “electrifying and unpredictable” (The Observer), and “… towering anthems and sinewy grooves” (MOJO).
The band will make their UK and European live return in early 2023, with a run of headline dates kicking off February 9th in Dublin and culminating March 8th at The Dome.
ALGIERS TOUR DATES:
Wed Sep 14 2022 US, Lakewood, OH, Mahall’s
Fri Sep 16 2022 US, Chicago, IL, Riot Fest
Sat Sep 17 2022 US, Rock Island, IL, Rozz Tox
Thu Feb 9 2023 Ireland, Dublin, Workman’s
Wed Feb 15 2023 Belgium, Brussels, Botanique Rotonde
Thu Feb 16 2023 Switzerland, Winterthur Salzhaus
Fri Feb 17 2023 Italy, Ravenna, Bronson
Sat Feb 18 2023 Italy, Pordenone, Capitol
Mon Feb 20 2023 Slovenia, Ljubljana, Kino Šiška
Tue Feb 21 2023 Austria, Vienna, Flex
Wed Feb 22 2023 Austria, Linz, Posthof
Fri Feb 24 2023 Czech Republic, Prague, Lucerna Music Bar
Sat Feb 25 2023 Poland, Warsaw, Niebo
Wed Mar 1 2023 Germany, Dresden, Beatpol
Thu Mar 2 2023 Germany, Berlin, Hole44
Fri Mar 3 2023 Germany, Bielefeld, Forum
Sat Mar 4 2023 Germany, Schorndorf, Manufaktur
Sun Mar 5 2023 Germany, Cologne, Club Volta
Tue Mar 7 2023 France, Paris, Petit Bain
Wed 8 Mar 2023, UK London, The Dome
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