The 1975 Announce Release Of New 'Sex' EP - Listen Now
Tuesday, 25 September 2012
Written by Jon Stickler
Following the release of The 1975’s acclaimed 'Facedown' EP last month, comes an even darker and ambitious affair than their debut. 'Sex', out on Monday 19th November, encompasses the essence of the Manchester outfit’s anti-tribalist leanings and confirms their stance as magpies of culture and sound.
Opener ‘Intro/Set3’ is dominated by syncopated samples, glitchy beats and layered vocals, while ‘Undo’ displays heart-breaking R&B vocals and a production sensibility akin to that of Phil Spector within its wintry ambience and melodic wall of sound.
The EP’s title track is a powerful electronica-tinged alt rock piece, with bright synthesizers and urgent vocals layered over grungy guitars and industrial drums, while ‘You’ takes its influence from 90s shoegaze. The reverb-drenched secret track ‘Milk’ continues this aesthetic, one that suits The 1975 so well.
Set to hit the studio once more throughout October and November, The 1975’s debut album will be co-produced by the band and the award-winning Mike Crossey (Arctic Monkeys, Foals). With these two EPs already under their belts, the full-length promises to be an affair of enormous proportions.
Already firm favourites at radio - Radio 1, XFM, Kerrang, NME and Q have all shown their colours – The 1975 are sure to surpass the success of their debut (which reached Number 2 on the iTunes alternative album chart) with 'Sex'.
Sun December 2nd 2012 - Cockpit 3, Leeds
Mon December 3rd 2012 - King Tuts, Glasgow
Tue December 4th 2012 - Fruit, Hull
Wed December 5th 2012 - Sound Control, Manchester
Thu December 6th 2012 - Barfly, London
Fri December 7th 2012 - Joiners, Southampton
Sat December 8th 2012 - HMV Institute Temple Rooms, Birmingham
Wed December 12th 2012 - Oh Yeah music Centre, Belfast
Thu December 13th 2012 - Newcastle Head Of Steam, Newcastle
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