Peggy Sue will release their sophomore album, Acrobats, on Wichita Recordings on 12th September (and on Yep Roc Records in North America this October.)
Produced by John Parish (PJ Harvey, Sparklehorse, Giant Sand, Eels etc) in early 2011, the album finds the band moving away from the acoustic sounds of their first album to something heavier but just as subtle and beautiful. This new sound may surprise some fans - only one song on the album features acoustic guitar - but the dual vocals and tribal drums familiar from their debut are still present and more developed and breath-taking than ever before.
You can hear the first taste of this new direction, “Cut My Teeth” over at the band's website now or here: soundcloud.com/peggysueband/cut-my-teeth
Full details on the new album to follow but to celebrate its release the band will be throwing a party on the 12th September at the Lexington in London. Peggy Sue will headline the event and are very happy to announce that also appearing will be very special guest from Portland, Oregon, Laura Gibson.
Following this London show the band will head out to play a handful of UK shows (all details below.)
The band released their debut album Fossils and other Phantoms on Wichita Recordings in 2010. It won the band acclaim for its subtle but powerful song writing. The NME called them 'head-over-heels brilliant', The Guardian praised their 'thrilling' musicianship and awarded the album four stars. They toured tirelessly for the rest of 2010, playing runs around Europe with both Local Natives and The Archie Bronson Outfit and around North America with She Keeps Bees, a co-headline run with Sky Larkin and finally in support of Kate Nash.
2011 UK TOUR DATES:
Mon 12th September LONDON, LEXINGTON
Wed 14th September WINCHESTER, RAILWAY
Thu 15th September BRISTOL, LOUISIANA
Sat 17th September MANCHESTER, DEAF INSTITUTE
Sun 18th September LEEDS, BRUDENELL
Official site: www.peggywho.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/PeggySueBand
Twitter: twitter.com/peggysueband
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