20 June 2011 - 0 Comments

“Owl City’s songs mix infectious pop melodies, lyrics about nature and young love, and synthesized instruments.”  FasterLouder

Hot off the heels of the news that indie-synth-pop sensation Owl City is returning to New Zealand for one All Ages show this August, Chugg Entertainment are thrilled to confirm that Auckland based indie outfit, Alaska, and US vocalist, Breanne Düren, will be appearing as special guests for the “All Things Bright And Beautiful World Tour.”

Owl City is the most well known work of the super talented singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist also known as Adam Young, and has gained mainstream popularity with catchy tunes and experimental beats.

Young and his band will kick off the run of Australasian dates at the Auckland Town Hall on Friday 12^th August – their second time at this grand venue, having supported Cobra Starship there last year.  They continue their tour at The Tivoli in Brisbane on Monday 15th August before heading to Sydney for a show at The Metro on Tuesday 16th August.  The Australian tour closes with two special shows in Melbourne at Billboard The Venue on Wednesday 17th and Thursday 18th August.

Joining Owl City at the Auckland show is NZ alternative folk indie band Alaska.  Forming in 2009, Alaska has always put emphasis on the music.  Writing and recording their self-titled EP just a few months after their serendipitous beginning, aspirations to progress in their musicianship has seen Alaska shift their song writing from the first recordings to the most recent batch of songs and they are currently in the process of recording their debut album.  The new compositions maintain elements of the EP, while adding new dynamics and rhythmical movements.  With influences ranging from Arcade Fire, Radiohead, Sufjan Stevens to Chopin, the unique sound that Alaska brings is “atmospherically gorgeous and utterly sincere” (Metro Magazine).  Definitely ones to watch for this year, check out http://alaskanz.bandcamp.com/

Also confirmed to warm the stage is pop chanteuse, Breanne Düren.  Known to many as the female voice behind Young on some of Owl City’s most striking songs, Düren began performing not long ago whilst still in high school, turning to music to give voice to her emotions.  Now she has recorded songs that do the same for others, as she deftly displays on her debut EP, Sparks. Produced by Mike Daly (a former member of Ryan Adams’ band Whiskeytown who has worked with Rachael Yamagata, The Pernice Brothers, and Grace Potter and the Nocturnals), Sparks showcases her self-assuredness as a vocalist and talent for crafting a unique blend of pop.

Following this huge debut success, Owl City’s highly anticipated new album, “All Things Bright and Beautiful” is out now.  This album showcases a new side of Adam Young’s musical talent and instrumental abilities and the combination of these three acts live on stage is sure to be an event not to be missed.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

OWL CITY TOUR DETAILS

Friday 12^th August @ Town Hall, Auckland (All Ages)
http://www.the-edge.co.nz/ or 0800 289 842

Comments

Return to News Archive