SAN FRANCISCO, CA. (Top40 Charts/ Astralwerks) - Armed with a bottomless bag of psychedelically inclined rock and acid dipped electronics, The Aliens bring a freedom of spirit and a certainty of intent that immediately sets them out from the current crop of guitar slingers.
Inspired by Sergio Leone and Serge Gainsbourg, Brian Eno and Brian Wilson, Larry David and Ol' Dirty Bastard, their songs in the key of Fife reference the past whilst belonging resolutely to the future.
These Aliens have history - between them they have been behind some of the most enthralling British music of the last decade. John Maclean and Robin Jones where members of the Beta Band. Gordon Anderson was a founding Beta Band member who went on to record two albums under the Lone Pigeon moniker.
US & Canada visitations with guests Augie March & Kate Johnson (ticket info on https://www.thealiens.co.uk):
17th September Philadelphia Johnny Brenda's
18th September New York Highline Ballroom
20th September Boston Great Scott
21st September Washington Rock & Roll Hotel
22nd September Toronto Lee's Palace
24th September Detroit Magic Stick
25th September Chicago Schuba's Tavern
26th September Minneapolis The Varsity Theater
28th September Denver Larimer Lounge
1st October Vancouver Richard's On Richards Cabaret
2nd October Seattle Crocodile Cafe
3rd October Portland Doug Fir Lounge
5th October San Francisco Slims
6th October Los Angeles LA Weekly Detour Festival
What the experts say ...
"Seldom do aural hallucinations feel this triumphant-or this real" - SPIN
"The comforting pop cosmosonica of Astronomy for Dogs recalls Sgt. Pepper, Pink Floyd and the Polyphonic Spree" - FADER
For you ... Free download of the sublime Robot Man https://astralwerks.edgeboss.net/download/astralwerks/the_aliens/the_aliens_ rob ot_man_hot_chip_remix.mp3 (Please copy and paste into browser)
For more information, images or to arrange an interview with The Aliens, please contact Tine Frank on [email protected] or +44 7951 165704.
QUOTES:
"Beyond all the inspired arrangements, exceedingly clever echoes of the past, flawless musicianship, and expert self-production, what lingers are the band's magnificent melodies, be they lavish ballads or revved-up rockers, classic pop from the past for today. Alien they may be, but you'll be begging for them to transport you away" - ALL MUSIC GUIDE