After Unknown Mortal Orchestra get done closing out the year with their world tour, Ruban Nielson and the band will tour North America alongside Lower Dens early next year. Find those dates below.
Nielson has also shared a rework of SILICON (aka Nielson’s brother Kody)track “Cellphone”. (Ruban and Kody are former Mint Chicks bandmates, and Kody contributed to Multi-Love.) Listen above. Correction (10/13 12:14 p.m.): An earlier version of this article stated that SILICON remixed a UMO track called “Cellphone”. “Cellphone” is a SILICON track, and the remix is by UMO.
Read “Love Is Strange”, our feature telling the story behind Multi-Love.
Unknown Mortal Orchestra:
10-29-30-31 Paris, France – Pitchfork Music Festival 11-01 Tourcoing, France – Le Grand Mix 11-02 Brussels, Belgium – AB Box 11-03 Esch-Sur-Alzette, Luxembourg – Kulturfabrik 11-06 Zurich, Switzerland – Aktionshalle 11-07 Ravenna, Italy – Bronson 11-08 Geneva, Switzerland – Usine 11-09 Lyon, France – Le Marche Gare 11-11 Barcelona, Spain – Apolo 11-12 Madrid, Spain – Penelope 11-13 Lisbon, Portugal – Armazem F 11-14 Porto, Portugal – Hard Club 11-16 Istanbul, Turkey – Salon Iksv 11-18 Tel Aviv, Israel – Reading 3 12-03 Perth, Australia – Astor Theatre 12-04 Sydney, Australia – Metro Theatre 12-05 Berry, Australia – Fairgrounds Festival 12-06 Brisbane, Australia – Triffid 12-08 Richmond, Australia – Corner Hotel 12-09 Melbourne, Australia – 170 Russell 12-11-13 Meredith, Australia – Meredith Music Festival 12-12 Auckland, New Zealand – St. James Theatre 12-14 Wellington, New Zealand – Bodega 12-15 Christchurch, New Zealand – Allen St 12-16-17 Dunedin, New Zealand – Chicks Hotel 01-28 Vancouver, British Columbia – The Rickshaw Theatre * 01-29 Seattle, WA – Neptune * 02-01 San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore * 02-02 Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory * 02-03 Los Angeles, CA – The Fonda Theatre * 02-05 El Paso, TX – Lowbrow Palace * 02-06 San Antonio, TX – Paper Tiger * 02-07 Austin, TX – Emo’s * 02-08 Houston, TX – Numbers * 02-09 Dallas, TX – Trees * 02-11 New Orleans, LA – Republic New Orleans * 02-12 Birmingham, AL – Saturn * 02-13 Nashville, TN – Exit In * 02-14 Asheville, NC – Orange Peel * 02-16 Richmond, VA – The National * 02-17 Washington, DC – 9:30 Club * 02-18 Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer * 02-19-20 New York, NY – Irving Plaza *
* with Lower Dens
Watch UMO perform “Ffunny Ffrends” at Pitchfork Music Festival 2012:
Skanks The Rap Martyr and GStats Hard Bars announce the release of their tribute album ‘Martin & Malcolm.’ The 13-track project is presented by Anarchy Records and Bankai Fam. It comes with an elite selection of features including Ruste Juxx a.k.a Nat Turner, Big A.V a.k.a Father Divine, Low Banga a.k.a Huey P & D-Strong a.k.a Che Guevara, Milez Grimez a.k.a JFK & Shatike a.k.a Marcus Garvey, Supreme J.A.H a.k.a Allah The Father, Kenyattah Black aka Noble Drew Ali, Bazzo The Great a.k.a H. Rap Brown & Sunez a.k.a Pedro Albizu Campos, Poison Pen a.k.a Bumpy Johnson & Tone Spliff a.k.a Sam Giancanna, and SMACCZ a.k.a Muhammad Ali.
All features take on aliases as past leaders while Skanks and GStats portray Martin and Malcolm. They show off a unique, unmatched lyrical wit sure to leave a lasting impression. Stream the project and connect below.
Stephen Herman Jr. and Bubba Sparxxx are back with a brand new single, “Life’s Quite Nice,” and it’s a must listen! Originally crafted by Herman Jr., this track took on new dimensions when Bubba Sparxxx got involved, infusing it with fresh, classic energy and depth.
Drawing inspiration from Bubba Sparxxx’s iconic hit “Deliverance,” the result is a mesmerizing blend of heartfelt lyrics, captivating melodies, and soulful vibes that will resonate with listeners of all backgrounds.