Remember when the Chemical Brothers were neck and neck with Underworld as both bands vied for the title of best techno band on the planet? Sorry, the Prodigy were always also-rans. Now that both bands have become mortal, there’s been a gaping void left since without nary a worthy outfit to ascend to the throne. That changed in 2007 with the release of Attack Decay Sustain Release, the debut record from Simian Mobile Disco. The album that redefined dance music and made the hipsters look passable on the dance floor. Ok, the last part is stretching it a little bit but you know what I mean.
Enter 2009 and now SMD featuring super-producer James Ford and Jas Shaw are back with a new single called Synthesize. Yup, this one’s a winner. Lay this track down on the mix and there will be bottoms shaking and hands in the air. Needless to say, expectations are high that the band that brought us Hustler, I Believe, & It’s The Beat will bring the force yet again.
Oh, and look! They’re going on tour! Take it from me. Catch these guys if they’re in your town!
Simian Mobile Disco – 2009 Tour Dates
Mar 12 -Commodore Ballroom Vancouver
Mar 13 – SEATTLE, WA Neumo’s live YOUNG AMERICA, Washington
Mar 14 – MEXICO CITY, MX MX Beat Festival live Mexico City
Mar 15 – SAN FRANCISCO, CA Mezzanine live San Francisco, California
Mar 16 – The Music Box at The Fonda, Hollywood Hollywood, California
Mar 17 – SAN DIEGO, CA Casbah live San Diego, California
Mar 27 – MIAMI, FL Ultra Festival live Miami, Florida
Mar 28 – Ultra Music Miami Miami, Florida
Apr 3 – Marmande, France, Garorock Festival DJ Set
Apr 4 – Platinum Club, Lille DJ Set Lille
Apr 9 – London AITBF @ Fabric DJ Set London
Apr 10 – London Mixmag @ Matter DJ Set London
Apr 11 – Spain Barcelona Nitsa DJ Set Barcelona
Apr 12 – Manchester, Warehouse Project, DJ Set Manchester, Northwest
Apr 13 – Deep Fried Funk DJ Set Derry
Apr 17 – CHICAGO, IL Metro live chicago, Illinois
Apr 17 – CHICAGO, IL Smart Bar dj chicago, Illinois
Apr 18 – TORONTO, ON Guvernment live toronto, Ontario
Apr 19 – MONTREAL, QC Club Soda live montreal
Apr 22 – BOSTON, MA Paradise live boston, Massachusetts
Apr 23 – NY Highline live – (Late Show: 10pm – 4am) new york
Apr 24 – PHILADELPHIA, PA Transit live philadelphia
Apr 25 – BALTIMORE, MD Sonar live baltimore
May 7 – Wonka @ Amnesia DJ Set Milan
Jun 5 – Wax:On @ Digital, Dj Set Newcastle
Jun 5 – Wax:On @ Stylus Leeds
Tour dates courtesy of the one and only Brooklyn Vegan. So say thank you to the Vegan, kids!
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