New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Girlie Action Media & Marketing) Copenhagen's The Asteroids Galaxy Tour have been winning over audiences globally with their unique brand of cutting edge, soulful, infectious pop. Since forming in 2007, the Danish group has racked up accomplishments that include having singles featured in two global television ads and sharing the stage with superstars like Amy Winehouse & Katy Perry. The band is thrilled to announce their national headlining US tour for which tickets go on sale today! The tour kicks off in NYC on the new album's release date, January 31 on BMG Rights.
"A scintillating update to the funkadelic sound" - NYLON
"party-ready tunes" - Blackbook Magazine
"… a frothy retro-future party mix based in Sixties soul and Seventies funk, and buoyed by sci-fi synths and dub effects." - Rolling Stone
The Asteroids Galaxy Tour has already shared the album track "Major." Now they are offering another taste of the new album Out Of Frequency. Check out the new "Heart Attack" (CSS Remix) MP3 where it premiered with Rolling Stone or HERE. An unforgettable anthem, its instantly memorable melody and caffeinated beat is guaranteed to command dance floors. We encourage you to post and share.
Brandishing a signature sound that infuses indie-pop with neo-psychedelia, dance and retro-futuristic soul, The Asteroids Galaxy Tour never fail to produce addictive tunes that don't sacrifice imagination. The slinky "Major" will seduce you with its '70s blaxploitation-esque horn stabs and edgy vocals that are the perfect balance of commanding and sweet. Title track "Out Of Frequency" highlights the soulful side of the band with its smoky nostalgic atmosphere and "Fantasy Friend Forever" has all the elements of an ecstatic psych-pop explosion with it's thumpin' beat and addictive hooks, making it nearly impossible for listeners not to get out of their seats.
The band was first put on the map when its song "Around The Bend" was featured in a popular iPod Touch ad in 2008, launching The Asteroids Galaxy Tour's career worldwide. The Asteroids' latest single "The Golden Age" was chosen by Heineken for use in a global 2011 campaign which also features frontwoman Mette Lindberg. Known for their captivating live show, be sure to catch the band live on tour with Vacationer this winter!
The Asteroids Galaxy Tour Headlining US Tour Dates
1/31: New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
2/1: Washington, DC @ Rock and Roll Hotel
2/2: Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer
2/3: Boston, MA @ Middle East Downstairs
2/7: Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall
2/8: Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street Entry
2/10: Denver, CO @ Larimer Lounge
2/13: San Diego, CA @ Belly Up
2/14: Los Angeles, CA @ Echoplex
2/15: San Francisco, CA @ Independent
2/17: Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom
2/18: Seattle, WA @ Neumos
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