DT: MAY 14, 2015
FM: ALEXANDRA GREENBERG/AARON FETERL, MSO PR
MODESTEP
–LONDON-BASED ELECTRO-ROCK HYBRID BAND–
PREMIERES NEW TRACK “RAINBOW” FEATURING THE PARTYSQUAD
VIA SOUNDCLOUD TODAY (5/14)
LISTEN TO “RAINBOW” HERE: http://tinyurl.com/pkv3e5c
FORTHCOMING SECOND STUDIO ALBUM
‘LONDON ROAD’
FEATURING “RAINBOW” AND “MACHINES”
OUT MAY 26 ON MAX RECORDS/INGROOVES
Today (5/14), MODESTEP–the London-based electro-rock hybrid band consisting of brothers Josh (vocals, keyboards) and Tony Friend (DJ, guitar), Pat Lundy (drums) and Kyle Deek (lead guitar)–premiered a new track, “Rainbow” featuring Dutch electro-hip hop duo The Partysquad, viatheir SoundCloud. “Rainbow,“ a tune MODESTEP describe as a tribute to the American party sound but dipped in London flavor, is a dancehall-influenced number that’s contagious but off-the-planet danceable.
Listen to “Rainbow” here: https://soundcloud.com/modestep/modestep-the-partysquad-rainbow
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“Rainbow” is featured on the quartet’s forthcoming sophomore album LONDON ROAD, out May 26via Max Records/INgrooves. LONDON ROAD–available now for pre-order at iTunes—comes complete with 12 intense, bass-laden tracks, all produced by Josh and Tony, who expand upon their rock, dubstep and electro hybrid sound to create a homage to their hometown. “Rainbow” follows the album’s lead single “Machines,“ for which itsvideo, co-produced/directed by MODESTEP, was just released. View it now here: http://bit.ly/1Ra5sL8.
“Machines” in the press:
“Let me make something very clear here, okay? This track [Machines] is a goddamn blast. It expertly mixes hard hitting electronica/dubstep with crunchy guitars and injects snaps of funk and gospel, all overlain with perfectly complimentary vocals. The end result is a track that had me literally pumping my fist in the air. If this is what London Road is going to sound like, Modestep has a winner on their hands.”
—BLOODY-DISGUSTING, February 23, 2015
“‘Machines’ is an industrial electro banger..This track is highlighted by grinding machine gears, massive drums, rockin’ guitar licks, a gnarly four to the floor electro drop with a stellar vocal performance by frontman/producer Josh Modestep…Always creative, always cinematic, always epic, Modestep reps London like no other and it’s obvious there are after something far greater than just festival gigs and club sets…they want to take over the world. Determined not to rest on their laurels, Modestep is back and bigger than ever. So get ready to turn up those speakers slappers, get your pre orders in and get ready for the drop because this has all the makings of a game changing classic!”
—THIS SONG SLAPS, February 24, 2015
“This song [‘Machines’] is an amalgam of a House banger and a riff heavy rock tune, with vocalist Josh Friend’s melt-your-heart croon and guitars piercing through synthetic noise like a rock ‘n’ roll dagger. All of this is zeroth to a earth shattering drop that could make you either pogo or headbang, take a pick. The synth and unexpected syncopations come through like a fusillade of audible anarchy, it turns your head into a mosh pit in the best way possible. If this song is a hint to the sound of their sophomore album, I cannot wait to dive into it, until then I’m going to dance like a moron to one of the most enticing thrash-out tunes of the year.”
—MONSTERS AND CRITICS, February 27, 2015
“‘Machines’ proves that the U.K. band is not content to stay within the fold. By seamlessly melding rock with electro influences Modestep have crafted their own sound that defies definition by genre and ‘Machines’ is just a taste of what’s to come from the album.
—PUREGRAINAUDIO.com, May 11, 2015
“Modestep, has continued to garner high praise from their fan base and critics since the release of theirMachines EP…Their original mix is full of emotive vocals, atmospheric mechanical-sound sampling, rock n’ roll inspired song structure, and some seriously dirty electro elements, making ‘Machines’ one helluva roof-burner.”
—EDM TUNES,May 11, 2015
“Modestep…just released a crazy single that is unlike anything I have ever heard. The song, appropriately titled ‘Machines,’ features funky bass, catchy lyrics, and kick-ass guitar solos all wrapped in the warm electronic dance music package that you guys love so much. It’s pretty damn cool and it’s something you need to check out.”
—ELECTRIC SLOTH. , March 12, 2015
“These guys have it all, from electronic beats, serious base, psychedelic synths and rock undertones … lest we forget the catchy vocals as well. Modestep proves the British can still pump out some sweet tunes.”
—ACEDMAGAZINE.com, May 11, 205
“If ‘Machines’ is any indication of Modestep’s live show, we think it’s safe to say they are not to be missed.”
—DIFFUSER.FM, May 11, 2015
Catch MODESTEP on the road this year in the following cities:
| DATE | VENUE | CITY | |
| Sat | 5/16 | Slake (DJ Set) | New York, NY |
| Sat | 5/23 | Album Launch at Brixton Jamm (DJ Set) | London, United Kingdom |
| Tue | 5/26 | HMV Instore (Bond Street) | London, United Kingdom |
| Sat | 5/30 | Camden Rocks (DJ Set) | London, United Kingdom |
| Fri | 6/5 | Rock Im Park Festival | Wershofen, Germany |
| Sun | 6/7 | Rock Am Ring Festival | Wershofen, Germany |
| Fri | 6/12 | Download Festival | Derby, United Kingdom |
| Sat | 6/20 | We Are Electric Festival | Eersel, Netherlands |
| Wed | 6/26 | Glastonbury | Somerset, United Kingdom |
| Fri | 7/3 | Rock For People Europe | Plzen, Czech Republic |
| Sat | 7/4 | Festival Couleur Cafe | Brussels, Belgium |
| Fri | 7/10 | NASS Festival | Somerset, United Kingdom |
| Fri | 7/24 | Campus Festival | Drebrecen, Hungary |
| Fri | 7/31 | Woodstock Festival | Kostrzyn Nad Odra, Poland |
| Sat | 8/8 | Dreambeach | Almeria, Spain |
| Sat | 8/15 | Summer Sonic Festival | Tokyo, Japan |
| Sun | 8/16 | Summer Sonic Festival | Osaka, Japan |
| Fri | 8/21 | Open Air Gampel | Turtmann, Switzerland |
| Sat | 8/22 | Frequency Festival | Sankt Pölten, Austria |
| Sat | 8/29 | Reading Festival | Reading, United Kingdom |
| Sun | 8/30 | Leeds Festival | Leeds, United Kingdom |
For tickets and the most up to date list of tour dates, visit: modestep.com/tour-dates
About MODESTEP:
‘London Road,’ the new album from Modestep due out May 26, say brothers Josh and Tony Friend, is the real deal, an accurate representation of the four-piece they’ve become, and a passionate tribute to their home city. The success of Modstep’s debut album ‘Evolution Theory’ launched them into the A League after dabbling in music their whole lives. Tony came more from the DJ side of things, getting his first decks aged 13, while Josh was into practicing the musical aspect, learning piano from age ten and in bands forever. Just before things kicked off Josh worked in the Apple Store and Tony was at university. Indeed their debut show was at the Download Festival. They’ve developed a fierce live reputation since evolving into an four -piece outfit who punch hard but also have versatility. They can fit on a bill at Reading, Ultra, Download or Coachella but are equally at home beside electronic names they were listening to in the run-up to the album – Noisia, Squarepusher, Black Sun Empire, Neosignal, Nero, Justice, Amon Tobin and the like. And they can’t wait to take it back onto the stage, to globally show off an album they’re immensely proud of. Modestep are back, they’re loud and they’re filled with fire. Watch out, world.
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