UK-based band Alt-J are proud to announce the US release of their debut album An Awesome Wave on September 18 via Canvasback Music. For full track listing and album art, please see below.
An Awesome Wave was released in the UK on May 28 to both critical and commercial success. In their rave review, NME said "On the surface, this is smart alt-pop, but Alt-J have messed with the formula just enough to make this a brilliantly disquieting debut." BBC called the album "a stunning and encompassing affair of both innovative and electrifying musicianship and exemplary song writing," while The Guardian proclaimed "the music is rich and quirky enough to match the imagistic literacy of the lyrics, from the majestic, cinematic sweep of 'Intro' onwards." In its first week at iTunes, the album has held the number 1 position on the UK Alternative chart. The track "Fitzpleasure" is already receiving airplay at tastemaking radio stations KCRW Los Angeles, KEXP Seattle, KCMP Minneapolis, and WFUV New York. You can listen to and download "Fitzpleasure" right now at the link below:
The band will be hitting the road and visiting the US for some tour dates in August, kicking off with the band's return to Los Angeles on August 1. The band will also play shows in Chicago and New York City. For a full tour itinerary, please see below.
The leadvocalist from Virgin Woll, Jordan Pouzzner begin recording a solo album, tentatively titled Happy Bleeding, before his passing in a car accident in 2005.
