MIDNIGHT RODEO
Release Debut LP “Chaos Era”
Out Now via FATCAT RECORDS
Nottingham psych-pop specialists Midnight Rodeo release debut LP ‘Chaos Era’, out now (July 11th) via FatCat Records (Sigur Rós, Animal Collective, Frightened Rabbit, The Twilight Sad).
A collective of five close friends who met on the city’s live circuit, Midnight Rodeo have already shared lead singles ‘Dixon’, ‘Daisy’ and ‘Cleanshirt’, gaining widespread acclaim from the press community (Brooklyn Vegan, Clash, DIY, Dork, Rough Trade, So Young, The Independent, Under The Radar), as well as ticking off multiple shows across the UK and Europe (with three hometown sell–outs) as fanfare continues to grow.
Showcasing their debut extended release, the group’s unique sound combines a powerful groove laden rhythm section, alongside jangly guitars, theremin-esque synths and booming organs, all held together with the ethereal, honeyed vocals of enigmatic frontwoman Maddy Chamberlain. Krauty and latin-esque grooves are juxtaposed with powerful psych-pop garage floor-fillers, with their material to date both hypnotic and chaotic in equal measure.
Mixed by Grammy Award-winning mixing engineer Claudius Mittendorfer (Sorry, Temples, Parquet Courts) and mastered by John Webber (David Bowie, Ash, Coach Party, Junodream), Midnight Rodeo’s album release will be accompanied by a full UK and European tour kicking off in September this year, preceded by several festival appearances.
“Chaos Era” is hands down, one of the most anticipated album releases that has finally dropped!
The wait and the tease for the record has been worth it. From your first listen of Midnight Rodeo you appreciate the magic of this outfit and their expressive nature and adventurous tone.
The album opens with “Dixon“, the perfect first track to truly showcase the style and influence of this band. Midnight Rodeo commands your full attention as they immerse you into their plentiful world. The track dazzles and showcases the dreamy landscape the band create. Immediately the single welcomes you to this expressive atmosphere filled with countless hooks, intricate noodles, and the most infectious energy. Delicate harmonies layer the arrangement as the psychedelic attributes intensify throughout and flirtatious drum fills serenade the ambitious atmosphere. The voyage continues to expand and progress the courageous wall of sound, jaunty keys, this cutting tone and shifting the intensive peaks, all of this makes for one sultry and consuming composition. The first introduction to this outfit, the bar is set so high. The explosive energy continues on through the next track “Clean Shirt”. The exploration highlights the experimental noodles of the cutting guitar and the fun of the united musicians. Tracks such as “Daisy” and the percussive push within “El Medina” showcase the cascading textures that flourish in this impressive vision. Fusing those crisp sounds and packed landscapes, with the sweeping vocal melodies.
The album follows with some of the most ambitious arrangements you will embrace this year. Midnight Rodeo are masters at capturing this vivid imagery within their work, from the tones to the immense array of hooks. This album is bursting with intoxicating instrumentation and this devouring power. Midnight Rodeo have perfected this immersive album from start to finish with each track building a world that the audience wants to remain within for as long as possible, a visceral record with this imaginative essence. These complex compositions that Midnight Rodeo crafts bring this playful essence into the forefront of their dynamic vision.
Live Dates
10th Sept – The Victoria, Birmingham
11th Sept – Le Pub, Newport
12th Sept – Heartbreakers, Southampton
13th Sept – The Grace, London
18th Sept – Voodoo Daddys, Norwich
20th Sept – Bodega, Nottingham
1st Oct – Oporto, Leeds
3rd Oct – The Garibaldi Hotel, Nottingham
4th Oct – The Hope & Ruin, Brighton
8th Oct – Jokers Pub, Angers (FR)
9th Oct – MOSTÄ, Nantes (FR)
10th Oct – Supersonic, Paris (FR)
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