BACKUP PLANET–Jam Rock Band–Release ‘REACTIONS’ Album Today and Announce Bonnaroo Festival Performance

March 31, 2017 Infrared Magazine Music News, Press Releases Comments Off

DT: MARCH 31, 2017

FM: MIKE GOWEN/BARI LIEBERMAN, MSO PR

BACKUP PLANET

–NASHVILLE-BASED JAM ROCK BAND–

RELEASES SOPHOMORE ALBUM

‘REACTIONS’

TODAY (3/31)

ADDED TO BONNAROO MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL

CO-HEADLINING TOUR WITH THE HEAVY PETS

CONTINUES TONIGHT (3/31) IN ATLANTA, GA

Above: REACTIONS Cover Art

“Backup Planet has the rare ability to lock in an audience from the opening notes of any performance. There is never a “down moment” at any point with this band, and REACTIONS perfectly captures that unique energy. This album has the feel of the truly dynamic Backup Planet experience, while also showcasing just the right amount of mainstream appeal. In a world with an endless amount of new music, REACTIONS is without a doubt one of the most well-rounded, complete albums you will come across this year. Expect big things from Backup Planet in 2017, as this album may very well be the catalyst that takes things to the next level”

BACKUP PLANET–the Nashville-based quartet who write arena-size anthems echoing with progressive intricacy, funk swagger, and even a little metallic edge–announced earlier this week they’ve been added to the Bonnaroo Music And Arts Festival, escalating the excitement for today’s release of their sophomore studio album, REACTIONS. Click here to listen to the album on Spotify or here on Apple Music. The album can also be downloaded via iTunes (here) and Amazon (here).

“We have had to overcome a lot as a band to get to this point,” says Blake Gallant (bass/vocals). “It took everything we had both as a band and as people to survive everything that happened, including the terrible wreck when a drunk driver hit our tour van. I think that really comes through in these new songs. So we are beyond excited and very grateful to finally share this album with the world.”

The 10-track REACTIONS–the first album from the band since teaming with Red Light Management who are applying all resources to elevate BACKUP PLANET as a next-level band on the scene–was recorded at Syncromesh Studios in Birmingham, AL with producer Jason Elgin [Collective Soul, Maylene & The Sons of Disaster] and showcases the band’s top-shelf musicianship and songwriting. These strengths are spotlighted in songs like “Little Mingo,” “A Different Life” and another album standout, the haunting and heartfelt “Sublimation,” that’s a simmering stew of impressive fretwork, percussion and towering vocals. BACKUP PLANET—Ben Cooper [keys, vocals], Chris Potocik [drums, vocals], Gavin Donati [guitar, vocals], and Blake Gallant [bass, vocals]–released their full-length debut, Element, during 2015 and have shared the stage with the likes of The Revivalists, Papadosio, and more, in addition to headlining countless packed shows. RELIX proclaimed them “On The Verge,” and one fateful gig led to signing with powerhouse management firm Red Light Management [Dave Matthews Band, My Morning Jacket, Dopapod, Phish].

In support of the album, BACKUP PLANET will continue on the road with headlining shows, and their in-progress 21-date co-headlining tour alongside fellow American rock band The Heavy Pets dubbed “The Heavy Planet Tour,” tonight (March 31) in Atlanta, GA at Aisle 5. Upcoming tour stops include Nashville, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, NY at Brooklyn Bowl (presented by RELIX), Raleigh, Knoxville, New Orleans and Austin, among others, before wrapping May 4 at Sundown at Granada in Dallas, TX. See below for full itinerary. For more information and where to purchase tickets, visit: backupplanetmusic.com/events.

BACKUP PLANET recently shared their guide to Nashville for Do615.com before this weekend’s hometown album release show; check it out here.

Additionally, the band has been unveiling installments of their intimate four-part video series, “The Backup Planet Album Countdown,” with RELIX.com. Each clip takes an in-depth look at the band’s evolution and recording process for the new album, with the final installment posted today (3/31). Click here to watch: Episodes 1 & 2, Episode 3 and Episode 4.

Track listing for REACTIONS:

“Reactions”

“A Different Life”

“Bad Man”

“Dearth”

“Lookin’ Up”

“Little Mingo”

“Earth As A Dream”

“Sublimation”

“Waste High Jack”

“All In”

Above: BACKUP PLANET

Catch BACKUP PLANET on the road:


		Atlanta, GA
		Nashville, TN
		St. Louis, MO	The Bootleg
		Indianapolis, IN	The Mousetrap
		Cincinnati, OH	Stanley’s Pub
		Cleveland, OH	Beachland Tavern
		Columbus, OH	Scarlet & Grey Café
		Washington, DC	Gypsy Sally’s
		Philadelphia, PA	Milkboy Philly
		Syracuse, NY	Funk’n’Waffles
		Allston, MA	Wonder Bar
		Brooklyn, NY	Brooklyn Bowl (Presented by RELIX)
		Bridgeport, CT	The Acoustic
		Albany, NY	The Hollow
		Burlington, VT	Nectar’s
		Providence, RI
		Raleigh, NC	The Pour House
		Knoxville, TN	The Concourse
		Chattanooga, TN	Revelry Room
		Jackson, MS	Martin’s
		New Orleans, LA
		Houston, TX	Last Concert Café
		Austin, TX
		Dallas, TX	Sundown at Granada