“the driving beats of TV On The Radio blended with the psychedelic sweetness of Passion Pit” – MTV.com
Miami’s psychedelic synth-pop duo ANR released the brand new track “New Armor.” The song is the latest example of the group’s constant evolution as well as their prolific songwriting. It begins with a lone acoustic guitar before falsetto vocals and lush, sparkling keyboards join the mix. ANR’s reverb-laden vocals are anthemic and continue in the introspective, earnest direction of the previously released tracks from Stay Kids Deluxe Edition, their forthcoming album out September 13th on 10k Islands.
ANR consists of merely two members – Brian Robertson (Keys, Vocals) and Michael-John Hanock (Vocals, Drums) – but they create a powerful sound filled with layered melodies and bountiful hooks. It has already earned the duo praise from RCRD LBL, The Fader, MTV.com, and Nylon, among others, and have landed them shows with bands like Animal Collective, Neon Indian, No Age, and Fucked Up. The band kicks off their North American tour later this month.
Listen/download: ANR – “New Armor”
North American Tour Dates:
08/25: Washington, DC @ U Street Music Hall
08/29: Philadelphia, PA @ Kung-Fu Necktie
08/30: New York, NY @ Milk Studios
08/31: New York, NY @ Mercury Lounge
09/01: Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall
09/02: Montreal, QC @ Casa Del Popolo
09/03: Toronto, ONT @ The Drake
09/05: Detroit, MI @ Lager House
09/06: Grand Rapids, MI @ Pyramid Scheme
09/07: Chicago, IL @ Empty Bottle
09/09: Urbana, IL @ Canopy Club
09/10: Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street Entry
09/12: Seattle, WA @ Crocodile Lounge
09/13: Portland, OR @ Doug Fir
09/15: San Francisco, CA @ Bottom Of The Hill
09/16: Fresno, CA @ Audie’s Olympic
09/17: Los Angeles, CA @ The Satellite
09/20: San Diego, CA @ Soda Bar
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