The pathways leading to the GW Mclennan Stage were shut down on Saturday when The Jezabels executed their set at Splendour In The Grass, due to too much traffic. Those who did make it in were treated to one of the greatest sets of their career. Having spent a good deal of 2011 touring overseas in the UK, USA, Europe, Canada & Singapore The Jezabels return to stages here at home in October to launch their debut LP Prisoner (in store independently through MGM September 16th 2011).
Powerful, poetic, bold and pure, Prisoner is the first full-length release from the Sydney based quartet. A stunning collection of songs that showcases maturity in song writing, well beyond their young years. Recorded mostly in The Attic Studio in Sydney, the band have continued their relationship with long time producer Lachlan Mitchell, the man behind their first three EPs. The album has been mixed by Peter Katis (Jonsi, The National, Interpol) at Tarquin Studio, Connecticut and Mastered by Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound, New York.
The first single from the album Endless Summer, has been added to Triple J and indie radio across the country in the first week of service.
The Jezabels will be joined on tour by Newfoundland-based, indie-orchestral-pop rockers Hey Rosetta! Recently here to support fellow countryman City and Colour, they came together in 2005 and have earned numerous accolades (including being shortlisted for the Polaris Music Prize) and a reputation for incendiary live performances.
Triple J Unearthed favourites Alpine will round out the touring party with their bright, colourful fusion of indie synth pop with dreamy, hypnotic rhythms, luscious harmonies and beats.
“Increasingly adept at flooding our ears with thundering emotions. Almost operating outside trend, their music more simply exists than chases our approval. They are here to stay.”
Clash Magazine UK
“While The Beta Band released arguably the finest musical trilogy of all time… The Jezabels have run them pretty close.” Artrocker UK
“The Jezabels are the Aussie band creating the biggest stir at the South By Southwest music conference in Austin, Texas. The Sydney four-piece arrived at the annual industry bash this week as part of Australia’s biggest delegation of talent ever sent – and with a reputation on the rise.” AAP
Prisoner will be in store September 16th through MGM Distribution. Limited edition signed copies, ticket bundles and other goodies will be available from various outlets as pre orders, go to www.thejezabels.com for details.
The Jezabels
Prisoner National Album Tour
With special guests Hey Rosetta! (Canada) (except Hobart & Launceston) & Alpine (except Perth)
Tix on Sale August 12th
Fri Oct 7
Caloundra Music Festival
Caloundra, QLD
www.caloundramusicfestival.com
Sat Oct 8
Saloon Bar
Launceston TAS
Special Guests ALPINE & ENOLA FALL
Tix: www.tixtas.com.au (ph: 1300 795 257)
thejezabels.oztix.com.au (ph: 1300 762 545)
Sun Oct 9
Wrest Point Showroom
Hobart TAS
Special Guests ALPINE & ENOLA FALL
Tix: www.tixtas.com.au (ph: 1300 795 257)
thejezabels.oztix.com.au (ph: 1300 762 545)
Wed Oct 12
The Northern
Byron Bay NSW
Tix: thejezabels.oztix.com.au (ph: 1300 762 545)
Thurs Oct 13
USQ Club
Toowoomba QLD
Tix: thejezabels.oztix.com.au (ph: 1300 762 545)
Fri Oct 14
The Tivoli
Fortitude Valley QLD
Tix: www.ticketek.com.au (ph: 132 849)
thejezabels.oztix.com.au (ph: 1300 762 545)
Sat Oct 15
Coolangatta Hotel
Coolangatta QLD
Tix: thejezabels.oztix.com.au (ph: 1300 762 545),
Venue www.coolyhotel.oztix.com.au
Wed Oct 19
ANU Bar
Canberra ACT
Tix: www.ticketek.com.au (ph: 132 849)
thejezabels.oztix.com.au (ph: 1300 762 545)
Thurs Oct 20
The Uni Bar
Wollongong NSW
Tix: www.bigtix.com.au
Red Back Music Ph: (02) 4229 6169
thejezabels.oztix.com.au (ph: 1300 762 545)
Fri Oct 21
The Enmore
Sydney NSW
Tix: www.ticketek.com.au (ph: 132 849)
thejezabels.oztix.com.au (ph: 1300 762 545)
Sat Oct 22
Fat As Butter
Newcastle NSW
www.fatasbutter.com.au
Wed Oct 26
Karova Lounge
Ballarat VIC
Tix: thejezabels.oztix.com.au (ph: 1300 762 545)
Fri Oct 28
The Forum
Melbourne VIC
Tix: www.ticketmaster.com.au (ph: 136 100)
thejezabels.oztix.com.au (ph: 1300 762 545)
Sat Oct 29
Bended Elbow
Geelong VIC
Tix: www.bendedelbow.com.au
thejezabels.oztix.com.au (ph: 1300 762 545)
Sun Oct 30
The HiFi (Under 18’s)
Melbourne VIC
Tix: thejezabels.oztix.com.au (ph: 1300 762 545)
www.thehifi.com.au (ph: 1300 843 443)
www.moshtix.com.au (ph: 1300 438 849)
Thurs Nov 3
HQ
Adelaide SA
Tix: thejezabels.oztix.com.au ph: 1300 762 545)
www.moshtix.com.au (ph: 1300 438 849)
www.venuetix.com.au ph: (08) 8225 8888)
Fri Nov 4
Astor Theatre
Perth WA
Special Guests HEY ROSETTA & WOLVES AT THE DOOR
Tix: www.bocsticketing.com.au ph: (08) 9484 1133)
thejezabels.oztix.com.au (ph: 1300 762 545)
Also appearing at Homebake, The Falls Music & Arts Festival VIC/ TAS and
Southbound Festival.
www.thejezabels.com
