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“For a sound so contagious, I’d bet they’re impressive to see live.”
– What Youth
“So grab your sunglasses and sunscreen and hit the pool with this one on your loudspeakers.” — Earmilk
“L.A.-based Private Island has one foot in the retro-ism of smooth jazz and funk and the other in the gang’s-all-here musical collectivism of modern indie-pop.”
– Buzzbands.LA
After dominating the West Coast music scene and selling out headlining shows in LA, Private Island is heading on their first US Tour with Future Generations, prepared to bring their mix of funky California indie pop-rock to a venue near you. After making a splash on the internet with their Hype Machine approved hit “Drugs,” and over 3 million streams on Spotify, Private Island is excited to promote their third studio project, Night Drive, which will mark a slight departure from their indie-rock past to a smoother R&B vibe.
The lead single, “Turbulence,” is Private Island’s first step into a world that breaks away from the shimmering indie-rock of their past releases. While maintaining their roots, the new music opens the door into a darker, more polished sound, where lead singer Christian Lum effortlessly denounces his loss of faith in love. The sonic development of the new single mixed with their signature bluesy-rock sound leaves listeners with a taste of the new album, due out fall 2017. The Southern California six-piece band, comprised of Christian Lum, Tommy Nickerson, Cameron Anderson, Michelle Guerrero, Tim Barbour and Roger Mawer, worked with producer Jacob Munk and mastering engineer Joe Lambert for Night Drive.
TOUR DATES
July 28th @ The High Watt in Nashville, TN
July 29th @ The EARL in Atlanta, GA
Aug 1st @ The Evening Muse in Charlotte, NC
Aug 2nd @ DC9 in Washington, DC
Aug 4th @ Kung Fu Necktie in Philadelphia, PA
Aug 5th @ Knitting Factory in Brooklyn, NY
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