Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti - Announce album details, headline NYC show
06 April 10
With the infectious tones of "Round and Round" still causing a stir online, Los Angeles' Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti have confirmed details of their debut album for 4AD. Entitled Before Today, the record consists of twelve tracks (including the aforementioned single "Round And Round") and will be released worldwide on June 8th 2010 on CD, LP and digital formats.
Six months in the making, Before Today was recorded in part in Encino at the House of Blues (once Tito Jackson's home studio) with Sunny Levine (Quincy Jones' grandson) and Rik Pekkonen (Bill Withers, Seals & Crofts, Bread) as well as at the band's home studios. The result is a beguiling mix of glam rock, West Coast funk and Merseybeat harmonies with a high-production sheen; a contrast to the corroded bedroom recordings that have fomented a fervent cult following over the past decade.
The outfit, now consisting reclusive pop surrealist Ariel Pink (vocals) alongside Tim Koh (bass/vocals), Kenny Gilmore (guitar/vocals) and Aaron Sperske (drums/vocals) will tour Europe this summer (details to follow) and have confirmed a headlining show at New York City's Mercury Lounge on May 4th (tickets available HERE).
Before Today cover art conceived by Douglas Lee.
Prior to the album, Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti will release "Round And Round" (backed with "Mistaken Wedding") as a limited edition 7" and digital download single on April 26th. Fans can hear "Round And Round" on 4AD.com and new subscribers to the band's mailing list can also download the track as a free MP3 below:
The band were also revealed as one of artists to feature on the limited edition 4AD Record Store Day 2010 12" EP, with a track from their forthcoming 4AD Session. More HERE.