Interpol has released two new songs, now, ahead of their first new album in four years, "El Pintor": "All The Rage Back Home" raged in July, and today there's "Ancient Ways," a darker, harder-rocking tune that could easily head to radio. The new track debuts only a few days after the New York band revealed a full slate of tour dates, below. Ten-song "El Pintor" will be released on Sept. 9 via Matador. It was produced by the band and recorded at Electric Lady, with Paul Banks on vocals and bass, Sam Fogarino on drums and Daniel Kessler on guitar. Brandon Curtis (The Secret Machines), Roger Joseph Manning, Jr. (Beck) and Rob Moose (Bon Iver) guest. Here are Interpol's tour dates: 8/20 - Tempe, Az @ The Marquee Theatre 8/21 - Las Vegas, Nv @ The Pool at The Cosmopolitan 8/23 - Los Angeles, CA @ Fyf Fest 9/15 - Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom 9/16 - Seattle, Wa @ Paramount 9/17 - Portland,...
- 8/18/2014
- by Katie Hasty
- Hitfix
Interpol are back. The New York City indie rockers have revealed the release date, cover art and tracklisting for "El Pintor," their fifth studio album and first in nearly four years. In addition, the band has posted a three-minute behind-the-scenes video of the recording sessions for the set (embedded below), the title of which is an anagram of their name that translates to "The Painter" in Spanish. "We wrote and recorded the bulk of the album in 2013 in NYC and finished mixing it in London during the early part of this year," said the band in a statement posted to their official website. "We're very excited to share the album with all of you. The album was recorded at Electric Lady Studios & Atomic Sound by Mr James Brown and mixed by Mr Alan Moulder at Assault & Battery studios. We had a lot of fun making this record and can't wait for you to hear it.
- 6/6/2014
- by Chris Eggertsen
- Hitfix
After taking a break following the release of its self-titled 2010 album, Interpol is back. The New York City group will make its return in the UK, headlining the NME Awards Tour that kicks off March 18, according to a statement issued today. Interpol also confirmed that its fifth studio album will be released in 2014. The post-punk revival act, whose seminal debut album “Turn on the Bright Lights” turns 12 this year, has fought break-up rumors since founding member and bassist Carlos Dengler left the band in 2010. Guitarist Daniel Kessler recently told NME that the trio simply needed a...
- 1/21/2014
- by Whitney Phaneuf
- Hitfix
Interpol is a band that seems to live in their own world, one of elaborately tailored suits, deadpan vocals, and severe haircuts. Ironically, those same words could describe David Lynch, so it probably shouldn't come as any surprise that the two parties have collaborated on a new video. The short film, called "I Touch a Red Button Man," accompanies the band's latest single, "Lights," from their most recent, self-titled album. The film made its debut during the band's Coachella set earlier this year, where it presumably sent any number of drug trips spiraling off into heretofore-unseen levels of crazy. Predictably, Lynch declined to answer any questions about the clip, but Interpol frontman Daniel Kessler told the Huffington Post that the titular red button man and his activities during the video are probably intentionally vague, like most things Lynchian. "I think it'[...]...
- 7/14/2011
- Nerve
This is the first in an occasional series, Strange Bedfellows, in which we highlight unexpected collaborations between artists.
From their first foray into the music scene 10 years ago, the Interpol outfit has framed their identity with a simple, bold color scheme -- red, black and white. It was the heart of their band logo, front-and-center on the cover of their debut album, Turn on the Bright Lights, and even followed them on stage.
So it was fitting, or as Interpol guitarist Daniel Kessler put it, a "happy accident," when David Lynch made use of this same scheme in his short animated film, "I Touch a Red Button Man," to accompany the song "Lights" off the group's latest, self-titled album. The short film collaboration first played at the band's live show at Coachella this year, and is making its web premiere on The Huffington Post.
But first, let's backtrack. How did...
From their first foray into the music scene 10 years ago, the Interpol outfit has framed their identity with a simple, bold color scheme -- red, black and white. It was the heart of their band logo, front-and-center on the cover of their debut album, Turn on the Bright Lights, and even followed them on stage.
So it was fitting, or as Interpol guitarist Daniel Kessler put it, a "happy accident," when David Lynch made use of this same scheme in his short animated film, "I Touch a Red Button Man," to accompany the song "Lights" off the group's latest, self-titled album. The short film collaboration first played at the band's live show at Coachella this year, and is making its web premiere on The Huffington Post.
But first, let's backtrack. How did...
- 7/13/2011
- by Gazelle Emami
- Huffington Post
Rocker Dave Pajo has quit Interpol less than a year after replacing bassist Carlos Dengler. Dengler parted ways with the band in May 2010 after the completion of its self-titled fourth record and Pajo subsequently joined the line-up.
However, he's decided to leave the group to spend more time with his family - and his bandmembers are fully supportive of his decision. The remaining members - Paul Banks, Dan Kessler and Sam Fogarino - say in a statement, "We're all friends. It's just an out-of-the-hotel, into-the-home sorta thing. He's going to be missed to be sure. Aside from being an exceptional musician, Pajo is a wonderful person to be around."
Pajo has been replaced by Brad Truax, who has previously played with Home and Jah Division.
However, he's decided to leave the group to spend more time with his family - and his bandmembers are fully supportive of his decision. The remaining members - Paul Banks, Dan Kessler and Sam Fogarino - say in a statement, "We're all friends. It's just an out-of-the-hotel, into-the-home sorta thing. He's going to be missed to be sure. Aside from being an exceptional musician, Pajo is a wonderful person to be around."
Pajo has been replaced by Brad Truax, who has previously played with Home and Jah Division.
- 3/1/2011
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Band also breaks out favorites 'NYC,' 'Evil' in Santa Monica, California, recording studio.
By Ryan J. Downey
Paul Banks of Interpol performs onstage September 6
Photo: Jeremiah Garcia/ Kcrw
Santa Monica, California — They may have named a new song "Barricade," but there was nothing of the sort separating Interpol from their fans Monday night as they performed for 150 lucky people in a small recording studio on the eve of their new album's release. The performance will air Thursday on Kcrw's "Morning Becomes Eclectic" radio show, alongside a short interview.
The band played eight songs, more than half of them from their self-titled fourth album, which was released Tuesday (September 7). Fan favorites like "NYC" were included, with the invite-only audience joining frontman Paul Banks in the "But hey, who's on trial?" refrain during a set-closing "Evil."
In less than two weeks, the New York band will open for U2 in giant venues,...
By Ryan J. Downey
Paul Banks of Interpol performs onstage September 6
Photo: Jeremiah Garcia/ Kcrw
Santa Monica, California — They may have named a new song "Barricade," but there was nothing of the sort separating Interpol from their fans Monday night as they performed for 150 lucky people in a small recording studio on the eve of their new album's release. The performance will air Thursday on Kcrw's "Morning Becomes Eclectic" radio show, alongside a short interview.
The band played eight songs, more than half of them from their self-titled fourth album, which was released Tuesday (September 7). Fan favorites like "NYC" were included, with the invite-only audience joining frontman Paul Banks in the "But hey, who's on trial?" refrain during a set-closing "Evil."
In less than two weeks, the New York band will open for U2 in giant venues,...
- 9/7/2010
- MTV Music News
"It turns out, by the way, that oil rigs today generally don’t cause spills. They are technologically very advanced." That's not a joke--President Obama actually said that on April 2, soon after he announced a plan to expand offshore oil and gas exploration. What a difference a few weeks makes. In a nutshell: Bp's Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded; approximately 210,000 gallons of oil are now seeping into the Gulf of Mexico daily; animals, wetlands, fisheries, and local tourism industries are all threatened; and now Gov. Charlie Crist has declared a state of emergency. The spill has also officially reached the Louisiana coast--and it smells. And now, exactly one week after politicians confidently assured us that the spill won't affect drilling plans, Obama has declared a moratorium on new drilling until the government figures out why Deepwater Horizon exploded.
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Does this disaster mean long-term problems for offshore drilling?
Environmental groups certainly hope so.
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Does this disaster mean long-term problems for offshore drilling?
Environmental groups certainly hope so.
- 4/30/2010
- by Ariel Schwartz
- Fast Company
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