The Midnights debut album release & Tour
13.04.10
[press release]
The Midnights have been developing their unique brand of reggae music in the NZ live scene since 2003 and are finally about to release their eagerly anticipated debut long player.
An energetic and original live show has seen The Midnights graduate from playing house parties, ambushing folk evenings and gigging in some of Auckland's seediest bars to performing on the national festival circuit where they have developed an impressive resume with performances alongside UB40, The Wailers, Third World, The Skatalites, Maxi Priest, Arrested Development, Big Youth among many others. The Midnights have also performed with every one of the top names in New Zealand's reggae and dub scene.
The Midnights music has appeared on compilations including Conscious Roots 2 and 3 and the group released a limited edition EP Hot Country in 2005.
The Midnights have come a long way purely on the strength of their live reputation and are excited about taking their first studio album on the road.
Recorded at Yorke St, Loop Studios, The Macs Room and at the bands home studio in Kingsland, the Midnights self titled debut is an eclectic and original headphone masterpiece incorporating smoky urban reggae, low-fi digital dub, raw and rhythmic ska and psychedelic soul influences.
On the eve of their tour and album release tha band have given us Silhouette from the new album to share with you, so get in there and grab Silouette free until April 23rd.
ALBUM RELEASE TOUR DATES:
30 Apr
Mangawhai Tavern, Mangawhai. With The Kaipara Hip Hop Band, Silva Emcee & DJ Art Official.
01 May
The Kingslander, Auckland. (FREE!) With Eru Dangerspeil (DJ Set), Adi Dick, Silva Emcee & DJ Art Official.
07 May
Basement Bar, New Plymouth
With Dreadrock.
08 May
Chalmers, Hamilton With Silva Emcee & DJ Art Official.
14 May
Sessions, Gisborne. With Cornerstone Roots (Acoustic Set)
20 May
Hope Bros, Wellington. With The Nok & Sir Lord Freshly.
22 May
Royal Hotel, Palmerston North With Sir Lord Freshly.
28 May
The Pavillion- Twin Peaks, Kaitaia. With Dane Rumble.
29 May
Leigh Sawmill, Leigh. With Special Guests TBC.
4 June
Yot Club, Raglan. With Special Guests TBC.
