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Crystal Antlers
Photo Credit: Pixie MolCrystal Antlers have just announced a new single, "Rattlesnake," as well as news of their signing to Los Angeles-based label Innovative Leisure, home to projects like Classixx, Rhye and Bass Drum of Death.
The track can be heard on Pitchfork now. "Rattlesnake" is out digitally today, and will be available on a picture disc, with the B-side "California", on September 24th via Innovative Leisure.
Lead singer and bassist Jonny Bell started as a musician and in the process has become a producer, an engineer, a tour manager, a booker, a promoter, a record label, a distributor and more. In regards to the forthcoming album, Nothing Is Real, which will be out in the fall, he’s looking forward to this opportunity to be a musician again: “We had to learn everything the hard way,” says Bell. “It’s great putting out records on your own, but it’s also a huge investment of time, which we’d rather focus on writing, playing shows and recording. I want to play music, not run a business. Every time I step into the studio, I come up with something new—there’s work to be done.”
"Rattlesnake" is merely the start of an exciting 2013 for the Long Beach-based band, who will be playing FYF Fest this August and announcing more details shortly on a brand new full length record and extensive North American tour.
Upcoming Tour Dates /08.02.13 - The Smell - Los Angeles, CA 08.24.13 - FYF Fest - Los Angeles, CA Press Quotes / "Merging psych, garage, lo-fi, prog, and countless other influences,the group easily maintains consistency despite a complete inability to be pinned to any specific movement or trend." Pitchfork "They're at the point where comparisons do little justice. They're just Crystal Antlers now." Los Angeles Times "[Crystal Antlers] make punk-ignited, psych-influenced, soul-fueled garage rock...not just rioting but inspiring, living up to their impressive promise." The Guardian "Art-garage whiplash at its finest." Stereogum "A baker’s dozen fuzzed, sweaty, and swinging psychedelic, expansive, and noisy garage rock" AV Club "Crystal Antlers aren’t really about making some shit we’ve heard before, but they do take notice of some important touchstones: powerful organ runs, ragged vocals and an ability to turn even relatively short songs into something that sounds beyond epic." THE FADER "It's hard not to admire these out-there dudes." NME "Fueled by the aggression and intensity that Jonny Bell and Crystal Antlers brandish so effortlessly." Filter Magazine |  Crystal Antlers | "Rattlesnake" Artwork by CR Stecyk III A. Rattlesnake B. California Links / Crystal Antlers Official WebsiteCrystal Antlers On Facebook Crystal Antlers on Twitter Crystal Antlers on Soundcloud |