aaamusic | On 09, Jun 2010

Los Angeles native Ariel Pink and his band Haunted Graffiti release Before Today, their debut album for 4AD. From reclusive cult figure to a fully fledged band, the West coast act remain as sublime as they are surreal with a sound loaded with hazy nostalgia and a fiercely pop palette.

Unveiled yesterday via Gorilla Vs. Bear is the official video for Before Today track ‘Bright Lit Blue Skies’ (originally recorded by the Rocking Ramrods in 1966). Directed by Steve Hanft, you can view it here:

Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti begin a six-date tour of the British Isles tomorrow, culminating with their biggest London show to date at The Scala on Tuesday 15th June. 

 June

10th – Freebutt, Brighton

11th – Metropolis, Bristol

12th – Spanky Van Dykes, Nottingham (FREE SHOW)

13th – Captain’s Rest, Glasgow

14th – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds

15th – Scala, London