2/18/11

FREE TICKETS: XYLOS - Magic Stick Detroit - March 11th 2011

MCB has a few pairs of tickets to toss around for a great upcoming show
XYLOS is heading to Dietroit on 3/11
email motorcityblog@earthlink.net for your shot a pair of tix


XYLOS
Friday, March 11 2011
Magic Stick Dietroit

The quintet’s self-titled debut album, recorded by Yeasayer and Chairlift producer Britt Myers will be released April 5, 2011 on the band’s 1000x Records imprint as well as through all digital platforms. Xylos’ sophisticated-yet-playful songs weave together lush harmonies, electronic production and soaring vocal melodies that draw on influences ranging from Cocteau Twins, Kate Bush, Eurythmics and Steve Reich.

XYLOS writes timeless electro-pop, full of ethereal vocals, yearning, wistful choruses and lyrics that explore the expectations of love. Named a “Band to Watch in 2011” by New York Post PopWrap Blog, the band has been receiving airplay on tastemaker stations KEXP, KCRW and MPR’s The Current, Sirius/XM OutQ and more, gathering fans and praise for their lush, ‘80s-inspired pop and singer/multi-instrumentalist Monika Heidemann’s intoxicating, otherworldly vocals.
Download their second single, “Darling Dearest,” here:
http://www.spinner.com/2011/02/14/xylos-darling-dearest-free-mp3-download/

They’ll be joining multi-platinum Johannesburg band The Parlotones, South Africa’s biggest pop/rock band, for 2 weeks of US dates this March, as well as making their debut appearances at SxSW.
Additional updates and tour info: http://www.xylosmusic.net/

XYLOS Tour Dates:
*with the Parlotones

FR March 4 - North Star Bar, Philadelphia, PA
SA March 5 - Red Palace, Washington, DC*
SU March 6 - Great Scott, Boston, MA*
TU March 8 - Mercury Lounge, New York, NY*
WE March 9 - TBA, Rochester, NY
FR March 11 - Magic Stick, Detroit, MI*
SA March 12 - Schubas, Chicago, IL*
SU March 13 - The Record Bar, Kansas City, MO*
WE March 16 - SXSW (Beatles Complete on Ukulele), Austin, TX
TH March 17 - SXSW (TBA), Austin, TX
FR March 18 - SXSW (official showcase), Austin, TX
SA March 19 - SXSW (Go Girls showcase), Austin, TX
TU March 22 - Big Top, New Orleans, LA
WE March 23 - Bottletree, Birmingham, AL
TH March 24 - Rudyard Kipling, Louisville, KY

*more dates to be announced soon

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