We’ve been fans of DD/MM/YYYY’s electronic-post-punk experiment for sometime now. The Canadian outfit, known for swapping instruments mid-set, embodies a sound that allows them to play seamlessly alongside just about any band at any time. As evidenced by their nearly three-month long North American tour in support of their newest LP, Black Square, the first single off of the March 17 release is “Digital Haircut”.
Scheduled for digital release on February 17th, street release on March 17th through We Are Busy Bodies (Canada) and European Release through Deleted Art shortly thereafter, Black Square is the by-product of van-confined wanderlust, inevitable maturity & a growing comfort level in the studio environment. They do not deviate too far from their origin, but there’s an inherent seriousness that may have evaded previous releases. They are inclined to explore, are open to all concepts, and are stubborn only with regards to a ‘no-style’ approach to making music. Notable inspiration comes to us from the works of Frank Zappa, Melt Banana, DADA art and video games. Anticipate an urgent set of elastic songs – dramatic & tempered by healthy doses of irreverence that make it hard to stand still.
DD/MM/YYYY – “Digital Haircut”
Black Square track listing
01. Bronzage
02. Nol Life
03. “They”
04. Infinity Skull Cube
05. My Glasses
06. Birdtown
07. Sirius
08. Lismer
09. Real Eyes
10. $50,000 Guitar Gear
11. I’m Still In The Walls
12. Digital Haircut
DD/MM/YYYY tour dates
02.02.09 – Pittsburgh, PA (Garfield Artworks)
02.03.09 – Asheville, NC (Grey Eagle Tavern & Music Hall)*
02.04.09 – Knoxville, TN (Pilot Light)*
02.05.09 – Memphis, TN (Hi Tone)*
02.06.09 – Denton, TX (Rubber Gloves)*
02.07.09 – Houston, TX (Meridian Red Room)*
02.08.09 – Austin, TX (Red 7)*
02.10.09 – Albuquerque, NM (Launchpad)*
02.11.09 – Tucson, AZ (Club Congress)*
02.12.09 – San Diego, CA (Casbah)**
02.13.09 – Los Angeles, CA (Spaceland)**
02.14.09 – Long Beach, CA (Alex’s Bar)**
02.15.09 – San Francisco, CA (Independent)**
02.16.09 – Portland, OR (Doug Fir Lounge)**
02.17.09 – Seattle, WA (El Corazon)**
02.18.09 – Vancouver, BC (The Biltmore Cabaret)#
02.20.09 – Calgary, AB (Broken City)#
02.21.09 – Edmonton, AB (Pawn Shop)#
02.23.09 – Winnipeg, MB (Royal Albert Hotel)#
02.24.09 – Fargo, ND (Aquarium)
02.25.09 – Minneapolis, MN (Triple Rock Social Club)
02.26.09 – Milwaukee, WI (Cactus Bar)
02.27.09 – Chicago, IL (Reggie’s)*
02.28.09 – Cleveland, OH (Grog Shop)*
03.10.09 – Pontiac, MI (Pike Room)
03.11.09 – Ypsilanti, MI (Elbow Room)
03.12.09 – Chicago, IL (Beat Kitchen)
03.13.09 – Louisville, KY (Skull Alley)
03.14.09 – Nashville, TN (The End)
03.15.09 – Memphis, TN (Hi Tone)
03.16.09 – Denton, TX (Rubber Gloves)
03.17.09 – Dallas, TX (Lounge on Elm Street)
03.18.09 – Austin, TX (Emo’s (Leafy Green SXSW Showcase)
03.19.09 – Austin, TX (SXSW)
03.20.09 – Austin, TX (SXSW)
03.21.09 – Austin, TX (SXSW)
03.22.09 – New Orleans, LA (Dragon’s Den)
03.23.09 – Pensacola, FL (Sluggos)
03.24.09 – Atlanta, GA (Lenny’s Bar)
03.25.09 – Charlotte, NC (The Milestone)
03.26.09 – Richmond, VA (Gallery 5)
03.27.09 – Washington, DC (The Red & Black)
03.28.09 – Baltimore, MD (Talking Head)
03.29.09 – Philadelphia, PA (Kung Fu Necktie)
03.30.09 – New York, NY (Mercury Lounge)
03.31.09 – Brooklyn, NY (Union Hall)
04.01.09 – Boston, MA (Middle East (Upstairs)
04.03.09 – Truro, NS (TBA)
04.04.09 – Halifax, NS (All Age’s TBA)
04.04.09 – Halifax, NS (Gus’ Pub)
04.05.09 – Charlottetown, PEI (TBA)
04.16.09 – Toronto, ON (Black Square LP Release Party @ Lee’s Palace)$
04.17.09 – Montreal, QC (Il Motore)$
04.18.09 – Quebec City, QC (Le Cercle)$
04.19.09 – Ottawa, ON (Mavericks)$
04.24.09 – Guelph, ON (Shadow)$
04.25.09 – Sudbury, ON (Adanac Ski Hill Chalet)&
04.26.09 – Sudbury, ON (The Townehouse)&
* w/Don Caballero
** w/Don Caballero, SBACH
# w/Sylvie
$ w/METZ
& w/TONNN
February 4th, 2009 at 11:10 pm
Nowadays, computer can do anything!! Amazing!
June 23rd, 2009 at 5:12 pm
quebec is a great city!