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School of Seven Bells Announce Ghostory Tour
Brooklyn duo School of Seven Bells (Benjamin Curtis and Alejandra
Deheza) announce a 25-date North American tour with stops spanning from Boston to
Los Angeles in support of their upcoming new album Ghostory, due out on February
28. Exitmusic will support the band on all dates. The tour kicks off April 4th at Johnny
Brenda’s in Philadelphia and will conclude on May 5th at Le Poisson Rouge in New York
City. The full list of tour dates is below.
The group’s latest single, “Lafaye”, is now up over on Soundcloud. The track is available on iTunes, along with an exclusive b-side titled "Love From A Stone". Head HERE to purchase.
SCHOOL OF SEVEN BELLS PRESENTS GHOSTORY 2012 TOUR DATES
APR 04 - Philadelphia, PA - Johnny Brenda's
APR 05 - Washington, D.C. - Black Cat
APR 06 - Asheville, NC - Grey Eagle Tavern
APR 07 - Atlanta, GA - The Earl
APR 08 - Birmingham, AL - Bottletree
APR 10 - Baton Rouge, LA - Spanish Moon
APR 11 - Houston, TX - Fitzgerald's Downstairs
APR 13 - Austin, TX - The Mohawk
APR 14 - Fort Worth, TX - Modern Art Museum of Forth Worth
APR 15 - Kansas City, MO - The Riot Room
APR 16 - Denver, CO - Larimer Lounge
APR 17 - Salt Lake City, UT - Urban Lounge
APR 19 - Los Angeles, CA - Echoplex
APR 20 - San Francisco, CA - Rickshaw Stop
APR 22 - Portland, OR - Doug Fir Lounge
APR 23 - Seattle, WA - The Crocodile
APR 24 - Vancouver, BC - Electric Owl
APR 27 - Minneapolis, MN - Triple Rock Social Club
APR 28 - Chicago, IL - Lincoln Hall
APR 29 - Bloomington, IN - The Bishop
APR 30 - Detroit, MI - Magic Stick
MAY 02 - Toronto, ON - The Hoxton
MAY 03 - Montreal, QC - La Sala Rossa
MAY 04 - Boston, MA - Brighton Music Hall
MAY 05 - New York, NY - Le Poisson Rouge
* All dates supported by Exitmusic
School of Seven Bells "Lafaye" Digital Single Now Available
School of Seven Bells have just premiered their latest single, “Lafaye”, over on Soundcloud! The track is available on iTunes today, along with an exclusive b-side titled "Love From A Stone" here. “Lafaye” is featured on SVIIB’s upcoming album, Ghostory, which hits stores on February 28th. Click HERE or below to stream the track!
School of Seven Bells Premiere "The Night" on Pitchfork
Pitchfork has just debuted the first song from School of Seven Bells' forthcoming third album, Ghostory! "The Night" is the lead track on the new record, due out February 28, 2012. Click HERE to listen to the song and grab a free mp3 download. Enjoy!
School Of Seven Bells To Release Ghostory February 28
School Of Seven Bells are back with their third release, Ghostory, out February 28 on Vagrant Records/Ghostly Inernational. The highly-anticipated album finds the band’s lineup has evolved along with the music; formerly a trio, the band is now a duo: guitarist/producer Benjamin Curtis and vocalist Alejandra Deheza
Recorded in-between tours, Ghostory exemplifies a fervent progression of SVIIB’s growth as artists, preserving the common themes found on their last two releases but exposing them in different fashions. The familiar ethereal and enigmatic tones are omnipresent, surrounded by layers of influences from ‘80s pop, shoegaze and ambient electronic sounds. However, Ghostory comes with a story in mind; the tale of a young girl named Lafaye and the ghosts that surround her life.
“Everyone has ghosts”, says Alejandra Deheza; “They're every love you've ever had, every hurt, every betrayal, every heartbreak. They follow you, stay with you.” This detailed storytelling is evident from start to finish on the record, weaving a tale that moves between a fervent synthesized adventure and spacious lyrical euphoria. Tracks like “Love Play” and “Show Me Love” create a hauntingly indelible atmosphere that grab attention with the ambitious wordplay in the center of it all. Surrounding tracks like “Lafaye” and “Scavenger” entice the vibe of previous School of Seven Bells releases with their steadily dance-centric tempo and uplifting melodic progressions. Ghostory flows seamlessly and effortlessly, a result of the shared songwriting process.
“Ghostory is our most collaborative music to date,” describes Benjamin Curtis, “Alley (Alejandra) and I have always written our music together, but always independently and on our own time. We knew we wanted to do something that was more sensual and spontaneous than anything we had ever done before, and that meant writing together in a room, coming up with ideas quickly and immediately reacting to what the other person was doing.” Within Ghostory, the story of both Lafaye’s and the band’s journey will be told.
School Of Seven Bells formed in 2006 as a trio (including Claudia Deheza) and released their debut full-length, Alpinisms, on Ghostly International in 2008. The group’s appeal grew exponentially, with their signature sounds stemming from pieces of electronic subgenres and shoegaze bands before them. By 2010, the group released the critically acclaimed Disconnect From Desire on Ghostly International and Vagrant. Ghostory is truly their defining work, beautifully crafted and haunting, with the story of Lafaye permeating the psyche long after the music stops.
Ghostory Tracklist:
01 The Night
02 Love Play
03 Lafaye
04 Low Times
05 Reappear
06 Show Me Love
07 Scavenger
08 White Wind
09 When You Sing
Stereogum Progress Report: School of Seven Bells
Stereogum has just published their new "Progress Report" feature with School of Seven Bells. Benjamin Curtis of SVIIB sat down with the site to discuss their forthcoming 2012 release, and revealed that the new album will be titled Ghostory. Click HERE to read the full interview and stay tuned for more info on the band's latest effort.
School of Seven Bells: Live at Bonnaroo!
School of Seven Bells traveled to Manchester, TN this past weekend to perform live at the famous Bonnaroo Music Festival. Incase you missed it, VEVO has just posted several videos from the band's set. Check out the performance of "Windstorm" below and click HERE to watch other footage from the show.
Check out School Of Seven Bells on "Last Call with Carson Daly" Tonight!
Be sure to catch School of Seven Bells on "Last Call with Carson Daly" tonight! The band is being featured as part of Carson's "Women Who Rock" series. Check your local listings for more details.
SVIIB Announce Additional Winter '11 Tour Dates!
SCHOOL OF SEVEN BELLS have announced additional dates in conjunction with their special guest slot on the upcoming Interpol winter tour. The North American excursion launches with a few headline dates beginning January 21 as the band travels westward to meet up with Interpol in Vancouver, BC on January 27. The tour currently wraps in Boston, Massachusetts on February 19. See current dates below.
SCHOOL OF SEVEN BELLS tour dates:
Jan 21 – Millvale, PA @ Mr Smalls Theatre #
Jan 22 – Urbana, IL @ Canopy Club #
Jan 23 – Milwaukee, WI @ Turner Hall Ballroom #
Jan 24 – Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street Entry #
Jan 27 – Vancouver, BC @ Orpheum Theatre
Jan 28 – Seattle, WA @ The Showbox SoDo
Jan 29 – Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
Jan 31 – San Francisco, CA @ Warfield Theatre
Feb 02 – La Jolla, CA @ RIMAC Arena
Feb 03 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Conga Room #
Feb 04 – Santa Barbara, CA @ UCSB Events Center
Feb 05 – Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre
Feb 07 – Salt Lake City, AZ @ In The Venue
Feb 08 – Boulder, CO @ Boulder Theatre
Feb 09 – Omaha, NE @ Slowdown #
Feb 11 – St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant
Feb 12 – Chicago, IL @ Riviera Theatre
Feb 15 – Toronto, ON @ Sound Academy
Feb 16 – Montreal, QU @ Metropolis
Feb 19 – Boston, MA @ House of Blues Boston
# - headline
Catch School Of Seven Bells on Last Call with Carson Daly Tonight!
School of Seven Bells will be on Last Call with Carson Daly TONIGHT! Check your local listings!
Vote for School of Seven Bells in the URB Magazine Readers Poll!
School of Seven Bells have been nominated in the URB Magazine 2010 Readers Poll for Best Album of 2010 and Best Indie Act of 2010! Please show your love and go vote for SVIIB, it only takes a few seconds and you will not have to register. Just click HERE to go to URB.com and vote!
School of Seven Bells Premiere New Video for "I L U", Announce Winter Tour with Interpol
School of Seven Bells announce they will be joining Interpol on a North American tour in early 2011 that begins on January 27 in Vancouver, British Columbia and wraps in Boston, Massachusetts on February 19. See current dates below.
Today the band also debuted their brand new video for "I L U". The video was directed by David Lowery and Toby Halbrooks and is from their sophomore release, Disconnect from Desire.
SCHOOL OF SEVEN BELLS, “whose dense thicket of guitar drones, shimmering keyboards, silky vocals and opaque lyrics draw the listener into an obscure dream world” (NPR), will make one more appearance in 2010 with a hometown show at Terminal 5 in support of The Walkmen on December 2nd.
SCHOOL OF SEVEN BELLS tour dates:
Dec 02 – New York, NY @ Terminal 5 supporting The Walkmen
Jan 27 – Vancouver, BC @ Orpheum Theatre
Jan 28 – Seattle, WA @ The Showbox SoDo
Jan 29 – Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
Jan 31 – San Francisco, CA @ Warfield Theatre
Feb 02 – La Jolla, CA @ RIMAC Arena
Feb 04 – Santa Barbara, CA @ UCSB Events Center
Feb 05 – Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre
Feb 07 – Salt Lake City, AZ @ In The Venue
Feb 08 – Boulder, CO @ Boulder Theatre
Feb 11 – St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant
Feb 12 – Chicago, IL @ Riviera Theatre
Feb 15 – Toronto, ON @ Sound Academy
Feb 16 – Montreal, QU @ Metropolis
Feb 19 – Boston, MA @ House of Blues Boston
School of Seven Bells interview on FUSE tonight!
Be sure to watch A Different Spin with Mark Hoppus TONIGHT on Fuse TV to catch a special interview with School of Seven Bells at CMJ! Check your local listings.
School of Seven Bells perform on Last Call with Carson Daly!
Didn't get to catch School of Seven Bells on Last Call with Carson Daly last Monday (11/1)? No worries, we've got the video of the live performance and interview here! Check it out!
Catch School Of Seven Bells on Last Call with Carson Daly Tonight!
School of Seven Bells will be on Last Call with Carson Daly TONIGHT! Check your local listings!
School of Seven Bells performs "I L U" on Jimmy Fallon!
Did you catch School of Seven Bells make their television debut on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon last night? Check out the performance of Disconnect From Desire track "I L U" below, or view it on NBC.com!
School of Seven Bells on Jimmy Fallon Tonight (10/27)!
School of Seven Bells will be the musical guest on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon tonight (10/27)! The show airs at 12:35/11:35C on NBC, so make sure to tune in!
NPR Interviews Alejandra Deheza of School of Seven Bells!
Alejandra Deheza of School of Seven Bells sat down with NPR this past week in Washington DC. Alley opens up and talks about their album, Disconnect From Desire, Claudia leaving the band, lucid dreaming, and much more. Click HERE to listen to the full interview and read the article.
School of Seven Bells on Grey's Anatomy Tonight!
Do we have any Grey's Anatomy fans out there? Be sure to catch School of Seven Bells' track "The Wait" on tonight's episode. Check your local listings!
School of Seven Bells' "Heart Is Strange" EP Now Available on iTunes!
SVIIB have just released a digital EP for their song "Heart Is Strange", off their recently released sophomore album Disconnect from Desire. The four track EP features:
Heart Is Strange (Radio Edit)
Heart is Strange (Pantha du Prince Remix)
ILU (Phantogram Remix)
Dust Devil (White Sea Remix)
Click HERE to purchase the EP and HERE to share the "I L U" (Phantogram Remix) and download the track for FREE!
School of Seven Bells Perform Acoustic Set for The Fader
The Fader invited SVIIB to perform three songs off of their new album, Disconnect From Desire, in their backyard in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Watch Seven Bells sing "Windstorm," "ILU," and "Dust Devil," with just two guitars and vocals HERE.
Premiere: New School of Seven Bells "I L U" ( PHANTOGRAM Remix) - Free Download!
Today we’re releasing the Phantogram remix for School of Seven Bells’ new song “ILU” in anticipation of the “Heart Is Strange” digital EP coming Sept 14! Check out the player below to give it a listen and click HERE to download it for FREE.
"Morning Becomes Eclectic" hosts School of Seven Bells at 11:15am, September 2!
In Los Angeles? Catch School of Seven Bells performing on "Morning Becomes Eclectic," hosted by 89.9FM KCRW at 11:15am tomorrow (Sep 2)! Not in Los Angeles? Catch the live stream on KCRW.com! No matter where you are, tune in or log on to hear School of Seven Bells perform live, in-studio from their new album, Disconnect From Desire.
89.9FM KCRW, 11:15am
School of Seven Bells Perform Live Rooftop Set!
In this live, roof-top performance for Baeble, SVIIB distill their layered electronic music down to acoustic guitars, piano, and vocals, to perform tracks off of their sophomore album, Disconnect From Desire. In between songs, SVIIB takes time to talk about coming together as a band and the concept behind their new album. Check it out below!
Watch the full concert at baeblemusic.com
What a Week for School of Seven Bells!
Last.fm has picked our very own SVIIB as their Artist of The Week! The trio went into the Last.fm Discover studio to record some alternative performances from their sophomore release, Disconnect From Desire. The group also revealed some personal stories behind their songs.
Check out their single, "Windstorm," below and then click HERE to get their interview and watch more SVIIB performances!
In other Seven Bells news, Nylon Magazine took twins Alejandra and Claudia Deheza on a shopping trip in Williamsburg, Brooklyn yesterday and talked to the girls about their iconic personal style. Check out the story and photos HERE!
Get School of Seven Bells' New Album for Only $5 on Amazon Now!
Click HERE to get Disconnect From Desire for only $5 on Amazon. Tour begins, September 9th!
School of Seven Bells perform in Sydney's Central Station
SVIIB recently met up with Australian site Shoot the Player at Sydney's Central train station to film an exclusive acoustic version of Disconnect From Desire track "Dust Devil," captured in a single live take. Check out the video below and click HERE to read the whole story. Definitely watch out for the guy who misses his train halfway through in the background!
School of Seven Bells Performs "Windstorm" on Daily Candy
School of Seven Bells teamed up with Daily Candy to bring you an acoustic performance of their new single, "Windstorm," from their sophomore album, Disconnect From Desire. Check out their exclusive Brooklyn performance HERE!
School of Seven Bells Announce Digital Single Release + Remixes
On September 14th, SVIIB are releasing a single for their track "Heart is Strange", off their recently released sophomore album Disconnect from Desire. The four track digital single will feature the UK edit of the track, as well as remixes of Disconnect from Desire tracks "Heart is Strange" by Pantha du Prince, "I L U" by Phantogram and "Dust Devil" by White Sea.
Band member Benjamin Curtis recently said of the upcoming single that "'Heart Is Strange', from the start, was clearly it's own animal. It was a song we took on tour with us for most of 2009, changing it's shape over and over again. Finally, influenced by a mind-bending night out we had dancing and listening to music after a show in Barcelona, it finally found it's final (and best) form in early 2010. We did this shorter edit of the song after the album was finished, and probably for the first time in rock and roll history, I have to admit that I prefer the edit."
As fervent Pantha Du Prince fans and both fans and friends of Phantogram, Ben was particularly excited for the remixes, praising White Sea's remix as "the real stunner here...White Sea is a brand new project from Morgan Kibby, who you probably know as the star of the last M83 album 'Saturdays=Youth'. I really can't believe what a great job she did with this song, and I can't wait to hear where she goes from here."
School of Seven Bells' premiere new video for "Windstorm" exclusively on Facebook!
School of Seven Bells' have just premiered their official video for "Windstorm" exclusively on Facebook! Click HERE to head to the band's Facebook page and watch the new video directed by David Altobelli . If you're not already a fan of the band on Facebook, just click the "Like" button on the top of the page and the video will automatically unlock. Enjoy!
School of Seven Bells' "Dust Devil" is today's KCRW Top Tune!
School of Seven Bells' new song "Dust Devil" is today's KCRW Top Tune! Click HERE to get a free download of the track.
The new album Disconnect From Desire is now available on iTunes with 2 bonus tracks for only $7.99! Click HERE to purchase.
School of Seven Bells' Windstorm is the NPR Song of the Day!
School of Seven Bells' new single Windstorm is the NPR Song of the Day! Click HERE to listen.
The new album Disconnect From Desire is now available on iTunes with 2 bonus tracks for only $7.99! Click HERE to purchase.
School of Seven Bells' New Album Is Available Now
Disconnect From Desire, the second album from School of Seven Bells, is available everywhere today! Click HERE to purchase!
Listen to School of Seven Bells' New Album in its Entirety
Head to www.SVIIB.com to listen to Disconnect From Desire in its entirety! The album will be available everywhere on July 13th, click HERE to pre-order.
School of Seven Bells on Fader TV
The Fader has just posted their recent interview with School of Seven Bells. Check out the full article HERE a see the video below. Disconnect From Desire is out July 13th!
School of Seven Bells announce fall 2010 headlining tour
School of Seven Bells have just announced that they will embark on a headlining North American tour this fall. The band will be touring in support of their new album Disconnect from Desire, coming July 13th. Opening the tour is electronica-harp playing Active Child. Check out the full tour date list below!
September 9 – Brooklyn Bowl – Brooklyn, NY
September 11 – Middle East Downstairs – Cambridge, MA
September 12 – Club Metronome – Burlington, VT
September 13 – La Sala Rossa – Montreal, QB
September 15 – Mod Club – Toronto, ON
September 16 – Blind Pig – Ann Arbor, MI
September 17 – Lincoln Hall – Chicago, IL
September 18 – Majestic Theatre – Madison, WI
September 19 – 7th St. Entry – Minneapolis, MN
September 20 – Blue Moose Tap House – Iowa City, IA
September 21 – Waiting Room – Omaha, NE
September 23 – Record Bar – Kansas City, MO
September 24 – Larimer Lounge – Denver, CO
September 25 – Urban Lounge – Salt Lake City, UT
September 27 – Neumos – Seattle, WA
September 28 – Biltmore Cabaret – Vancouver, BC
September 29 – Doug Fir Lounge – Portland, OR
September 30 – Independent – San Francisco, CA
October 1 – Echoplex – Los Angeles, CA
October 2 – Detroit Bar – Costa Mesa, CA
October 3 – The Loft- San Diego, CA
October 5 – Plush – Tucson, AZ
October 6 – Launchpad -- Albuquerque, NM
October 8 – Hailey’s -- Denton, TX
October 9 – Mohawk – Austin, TX
October 10 – Warehouse Live – Houston, TX
October 11 – Spanish Moon – Baton Rouge, LA
October 12 – Club Downunder – Tallahassee, FL
October 14 – Crowbar – Tampa, FL
October 15 – The Social – Orlando, FL
October 16 – Grand Central – Miami, FL
October 18 – The Earl – Atlanta, GA
October 19 – Local 506 – Chapel Hill, NC
October 20 – Ottobar – Baltimore, MD
October 21 – Rock and Roll Hotel – Washington, DC
October 22 – Johnny Brendas – Philadelphia, PA
School of Seven Bells announce preorder options for Disconnect from Desire!
School of Seven Bells have just announced details for the preorder of their upcoming album Disconnect from Desire, which arrives July 13th! Three options will be offered to US and Canadian fans for preorder.
The first, limited to 3,000 pieces at $17 each, includes a double LP with gatefold layout and swirled vinyl. The vinyl LP is accompanied by a digital download card of the album.
The second features a limited edition UK CD box set with deluxe packaging and a set of exclusive SCHOOL OF SEVEN BELLS tarot cards. It will be limited to 250 pieces at $15 each. This box set will only be available in the US and Canada via this preorder.
The third option is a standard US CD version, which includes a download of the new album for $10. All options include an instant free download of the song “Dust Devil.” Click HERE for US and Canada or HERE for Europe to preorder any of these options now!
School of Seven Bells Windstorm digital single available now!
School of Seven Bells' new digital single Windstorm is now available on iTunes and all digital carriers! Check it out HERE and get ready for Disconnect From Desire July 13th!
Track listing for Windstorm:
1. Windstorm (album version)
2. Crescent Gold (b-side)
3. Windstorm (A Place To Bury Strangers Remix)
School of Seven Bells Premiere New Single!
Head over to Pitchfork.com to hear a new track from School of Seven Bells upcoming album Disconnect From Desire!
The digital single "Windstorm" will be released on all digital carriers June 1st.
Track listing for Windstorm:
1. Windstorm (album version)
2.Crescent Gold (b-side)
3. Windstorm (A Place To Bury Strangers Remix)
School of Seven Bells Premiere "Babelonia" on Stereogum!
Click HERE to head to Stereogum to listen to "Babelonia" the first taste of the band's new album, Disconnect From Desire, available July 13!
Vagrant Records at SXSW
Vagrant will be having an official showcase March 19 at La Zona Rosa during this year's SXSW Festival. Bands performing will be: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Murder By Death, School of Seven Bells and J Roddy Walston and The Business. Stay tuned for set times and more!
