LOS ANGELES (Top40 Charts) Today (November 18), THE CRYSTAL METHOD kick off the next chapter of their storied musical legacy with the brand new single "
Over It" featuring
Dia Frampton . The track just hit iTunes and all digital retailers, and it cements the groundwork for the release of the duo's anxiously awaited self-titled fifth studio album, THE CRYSTAL METHOD , in stores January 14, 2014 . The album is available for pre-sale via their official web site (www.thecrystalmethod.com) until December 10.
Touting an immersive aural backdrop, scorching synths, and elegantly explosive beats, "
Over It" sees THE CRYSTAL METHOD 's Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland once again ignite the dance floor like only they can. The pair have teamed with one half of Meg & Dia and Season 2 finalist of NBC's The Voice ,
Dia Frampton , for a track that yields sizzling chemistry between pop and dance music. Dia 's voice entwines with THE CRYSTAL METHOD 's signature production for an intoxicating sonic concoction. The music video for "
Over It" will make its world premiere on VEVO November 27 .
In other news, THE CRYSTAL METHOD were recently tapped to create the score for Emmy Award-winning executive producer J.J. Abrams' [ Fringe , Lost , Star Trek ] new sci-fi series, "
Almost Human." It proves a landmark moment for the genre as this is t he first time an EDM leader has been sought out to score a major network television show . The twosome crafted a propulsive, powerful, and potent score that enhances the show's tense narrative and mind-blowing action. "
Almost Human," which made its debut last night ( November 17 ) airs Monday evenings on Fox at 8pm local time starting tonight, November 18 .
In order to properly herald the arrival of THE CRYSTAL METHOD , the pair will perform a very special Los Angeles concert on their album release week ( January 16, 2014 ) at the El Rey Theatre . Playing live for the first time with a full band , the duo will be joined by various guest vocalists appearing on the new record, making for a once-in-a-lifetime show. Tickets go on sale November 23 at https://www.axs.com/events/246326/the-crystal-method-tickets.
The next age of THE CRYSTAL METHOD is well underway.
About THE CRYSTAL METHOD :
Heralded by the Village Voice as "one of the best live dance acts on Earth,"THE CRYSTAL METHOD - Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland - have been known for almost two decades for their enduring dance floor anthems ("Now Is The Time," "Keep Hope Alive" ), airwave smashes ( "Trip Like I Do" ) and a willingness to collaborate with an array of talent - including rock's elite like Scott Weiland, Matisyahu,
New Order 's
Peter Hook,
Emily Haines of
Metric and
Filter 's Richard Patrick.
The duo has dominated the remix, film soundtrack, television, gaming and advertising worlds, including helping Victoria's Secret drop jaws with music for a TV commercial campaign and collaborating with soundtrack heavyweight
Danny Elfman for several contributions to Hollywood blockbuster Real Steel.
Their platinum-status debut album
Vegas (released in 1997) is one of the biggest-selling electronic albums of all time, landing them in the top five of best-selling electronic acts in America.
They scored the film London, as well as the themes for TV shows "
Bones" and "Third Watch," and were the first act to work with Nike for their running soundtrack series.
THE CRYSTAL METHOD were also featured in RE:GENERATION, a documentary film directed by Amir Bar Lev( My Kid Could Paint That , The Tillman Story ) and produced in association with The Grammys that looks at the history, songwriting and studio process of different musical genres through the eyes of five of the most influential electronic producers/DJs in music today including
Mark Ronson , DJ Premier , THE CRYSTAL METHOD , Pretty
Lights and
Skrillex . In the film, THE CRYSTAL METHOD team with
Detroit Motown legends Martha Reeves of the Vandellas and The Funk Brothers to create the R&B horn sassy and down-bass "I'm Not Leaving." THE CRYSTAL METHOD 's weekly radio show "Community Service" -which is now entering its fifth year-can be heard every Monday at 9 pm ET and again on
Thursday at midnight ET on SIRIUS XM's Electric Area Ch 52.
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