Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Of Monsters and Men to tour in support of new album

Alternative folk artisans OF MONSTERS AND MEN have set April 3, 2012 as the release date of their debut album, My Head is an Animal, for Universal Republic Records. Due to overwhelming demand and thirteen SOLD OUT shows, the band has expanded venues and added additional dates! Additional shows have been added in Los Angeles and Philadelphia with venues being upgraded for Portland, Seattle, Chicago, New York, Boston, and Toronto!



The Icelandic six-piece premiered the visually vibrant music video for the record's first single, "Little Talks", on VEVO earlier this month, and they'll launch their first U.S. tour at SXSW in Austin, TX this March. OF MONSTERS AND MEN exude a hypnotic mystique arising from the harmonious interplay of singers Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir and Ragnar “Raggi” Þórhallsson. As a result of the male and female vocals seamlessly entwining, "Little Talks" is an uplifting and undeniable call-and-response punctuated by propulsive horns, sunny tambourines, and organic acoustic strumming. It's an unforgettable anthem, and the music video brings it to life vividly. Check out the video HERE.



The song is in the Top 25 at Alternative radio and it's #1 most played on WRFF in Philadelphia where program director John Allers called it "the smash the first time we played it.”



My Head is an Animal features production by OF MONSTERS AND MEN, Aron Arnaarsson, and Jacquire King [Kings of Leon, Modest Mouse, Cold War Kids], while Craig Silvey [Florence + the Machine, Arcade Fire] handled mixing. It sounds like a dream, and it's pure bliss to listen to.



The album follows up their debut EP, Into the Woods, which garnered unanimous critical acclaim. Paste Magazine named as one of the "20 Best New Bands of 2011", while Rolling Stone's David Fricke wrote, “…Folk-pop with a light shot of rock… Expect them to be all over the American indie radar shortly.” iTunes chose "Little Talks" as "Single of the Week" and the EP exceeded sales of 22k in one short month. As of now, various digital sales have surpassed 100k cumulatively, making the band the #2 best-selling alternative artist of 2012.



The group will undoubtedly be the talk of The States once they hit the road!



OF MONSTERS AND MEN Tour Dates (All tickets bought at original venues will be honored with venue changes):



*denotes venue upgrade



Mar. 14-17 Austin, TX SXSW

Mar. 20 West Hollywood, CA The Troubadour [New Date]

Mar. 21 West Hollywood, CA The Troubadour [Sold Out]

Mar. 22 San Francisco, CA The Independent [Sold Out]

Mar. 24 Portland, OR Roseland Theatre *

Mar. 25 Vancouver, BC Canada Venue

Mar. 26 Seattle, WA Showbox Sodo*

Mar. 29 Minneapolis, MN Fine Line Music Café [Sold Out]

Mar. 30 Chicago, IL Park West*

Mar. 31 Columbus, OH The LC Pavillion [Sold Out]

Apr. 2 Washington, DC The Black Cat [Sold Out]

Apr. 3 Philadelphia, PA Theatre of the Living Arts [Sold Out]

Apr. 4 Philadelphia, PA Theatre of the Living Arts [New Date]

Apr. 5 Brooklyn, NY Music Hall of Williamsburg [Sold Out]

Apr. 6 New York, NY Webster Hall*

Apr. 7 Boston, MA House of Blues*

Apr. 9 Rochester, NY Club at Water Street Music Hall

Apr. 10 Albany, NY Jillian's

Apr. 11 Montreal, QT Canada La Sala Rosa

Apr. 12 Toronto, ON Canada Phoenix Concert Theatre*



Visit Of Monsters and Men on the Web:

http://www.ofmonstersandmen.is

https://www.facebook.com/ofmonstersandmen

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