Midnight Juggernauts Debut Album
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Sun, 02 Mar 2008
*MIDNIGHT JUGGERNAUTS TO RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM ON ASTRALWERKS MAY 27th
NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES & COACHELLA CONFIRMED
*
Hailing from Melbourne, Australia,* Midnight Juggernauts* are proud to
announce the release of their long-awaited debut album* Dystopia*** on
May 27th through Astralwerks. Complementing this release will be an
extensive U.S. Spring tour and Coachella appearance. These are the same
live shows that garnered extensive critical praise from the press and fans
alike when they supported* Justice,* so do not miss your chance to see them!
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The guys (*Vincent Juggernaut,** Andy Juggernaut* &* Daniel Stricker*)
originally started making music together casually in a friend's studio,
songs of which can be heard on their upcoming release. The guys could not
have imagined what was just around the corner for them. Equipped with select
tracks available on their Myspace, the band soon began to tally up countless
virtual friends and requests. Shortly thereafter, a chance meeting with
Parisian Ed Banger's Justice took place and after hearing the album and
seeing them live, they promptly urged the trio to join them on a voyage
across the United States during the fall of 2007.
With this opportunity to perform outside of their homeland, all ears were
certainly eager to hear what these fellows had to offer. Midnight
Juggernauts certainly did not disappoint and soon became a familiar name and
sound in the USA, leaving music fans yearning for more. With their intense
dance-oriented live performances, flirting with sounds reminiscent of E.L.O,
Air and Eno-esque synth arrangements, it became clear to most that no one
else sounded quite like they do. Consequently, record deals were offered and
the press soon began to spread the word.
Now, Astralwerks is proud to announce the release of their already
critically acclaimed debut* Dystopia* out on May 27th, a headlining North
American tour with* Shy Child* supporting, plus a Coachella performance. But
don't just take* our* word for it:
"Dystopia takes uplifting Numan synths, Daft Punk beats and Pink Floyd's
affinity for all things astronomical and Orwellian, then melts them all
together with the help of some good psychedelics." -* Rolling Stone*
"Dystopia will help folks get a jump on their Best of '08 lists, furthering
dance music's indie rock crossover." -* Spin*
"Favorite new band: Midnight Juggernauts. -* Pitchfork* (chosen by Justice)
Check out the video for "Shadows": *
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtynjqYUOvk*
