WEEKEND announce Debut UK and European shows for February announced
aaamusic | On 03, Feb 2011
Debut UK and European dates this month
“It all adds up to a turbulent mix of distortion and edgy agitation that is unceasing and utterly immense, it’s one of the years most pleasant musical surprises, no matter how brutally dissonant Weekend’s sound may be.” The Line of Best Fit
“Primitive, raging post-punk with enough melody hiding away below the reverb and angst to make this a genuine contender for a you-should-actually-be-excited-about-this award. 8 out of 10” VICE
“for a band of few words they sum things up beautifully. 8 out of 10” Loud & Quiet
Within a grainy film-still between a summer sunset and the end of times lies the post-punk squall of Weekend. Weekend filter the aggression, tempo and sneer of punk through a wall of reverb, haunting melody, feedback and primitive garage guitar. Formed in San Francisco in late 2009 by three childhood friends, the band have quickly developed a totally distinctive take on the history of post-punk noise rock. Some touchstones along the way include the chaotic psychedelic noise of groups like Skullflower and Terminal Cheesecake, the bad vibes power-drone of “Feed Me With Your Kiss”-era MBV and No Age, and the scything racket of post-No Wave noise bands DUSTdevils and Sonic Youth.
Where many bands who share similar influences are content to bludgeon the listener with noise, Weekend pay special attention to texture and atmosphere, and leaven even the most riotous moments with unexpected shards of melody. Weekend have instinctively staked out a unique sonic territory where feedback guitars, crunching riffs and pounding rhythms are harnessed in the service of, rather than in opposition to, their haunting tunes. Says singer Shaun Durkan: “Our goal has always been to balance the abrasive qualities of punk and noise with something more introspective and vulnerable. Creating that simultaneous push and pull. Like the beauty of an oil fire.”
They’re rapidly developing a reputation for their stunning live shows, and gigs with bands like Japandroids, A Place To Bury Strangers, Little Girls and SF compatriots Young Prisms are drawing crowds of ever-increasing size and devotion. Their debut double-LP “Sports” is available now on Slumberland Records
Weekend are delighted to announce that they will play a series of dates with Wire in the UK and Europe, as well as headline shows in London on 11th and 12th February
FEBRUARY//
8 // EDINBURGH, Cabaret Voltaire w/Wire
9 // GLASGOW, King Tuts w/Wire
10 // BRISTOL, The Fleece w/Wire
11 // LONDON, The Lexington (White Light)
12 // LONDON, Windmill w/Dignan Porch, Trogons and Winston Echo
14 // AMSTERDAM, Paradiso w/Wire
16 // PARIS, Fleche d’Or w/The Phoenix Foundation, Alexandre Kinn and Frank!!!
17 // MADRID, Moby Dick w/Wire
18 // BARCELONA, Sala Apolo w/Wire
19 // RIMINI, Velvet w/Wire
20 // FLORENCE, Tape Club @ Logic
21 // ROME, Circolo Degli Artists w/Wire
22 // MILAN, Live Club w/Wire
23 // BOLOGNA, Lab w/Last Europa Kiss
24 // RORSCHACH, Mariaberg
25 // MUNICH, Atomic Cafe w/Wire
26 // BERLIN, Postbahnhof w/Wire
28 // COLOGNE, Luxor w/Wire
MARCH//
1 // HAMBURG, Knust w/Wire
2 // GHENT, Vooruit Cafe
