Wampire’s debut LP “Curiosity” is out May 14th via Polyvinyl, but in the meantime the duo are on tour with Unknown Mortal Orchestra and Foxygen, along with various performances at SXSW.
Wampire are touring extensively this month and playing SXSW.
Rocky Tinder and Eric Phipps create enticingly original music driven by strong, dark melodies and laidback vibes. In the vibrant Portland, Oregon scene, they caught the attention of labelmates STRFKR and Unknown Mortal Orchestra, whose bassist Jacob Portrait produced “Curiosity.”
The album allegedly came together through fragmented and distorted ideas, lyrics and melodies that found direction steadily as the three highly talented musicians worked together in the studio to breathe new life into forgotten ideas and improvise new ones. Due to this lack of structure, the album fell together naturally and peacefully, rather than forcefully. The result is bound to be a stunning display of collaborative artistry; “Spirit Forest” is relaxed and introspective while the band’s other single “The Hearse” is a more chaotic pop effort featuring an organ.
Wampire’s murky bass grooves and sensual lyrics catch your attention from the beginning and don’t let go.
Wampire – Spirit Forest by Polyvinyl Records
The band is in the midst of a whirlwind North American tour and will also perform at SXSW on various occasions. Dates are as follows.
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Mar 4: Toronto, ON – Wrong Bar
Mar 6: Holland, MI – Hope College
Mar 7: Chicago, IL – Lincoln Hall
Mar 8: Bloomington, IN – Bluebird Nightclub
Mar 9: St. Louis, MO – Firebird
Mar 11: Norman, OK – Opolis
Mar 12: Dallas, TX – Club Dada
Mar 18: Denver, CO – Larimer Lounge
Mar 19: Salt Lake City, UT – Urban Lounge
Mar 22: Seattle, WA – The Crocodile
Mar 23: Vancouver, BC – The Media Club
Apr 5: Portland, OR – Aladdin Theater
SXSW dates:
Mar 13: Consequence of Sound Party – The Parish
Mar 13: Life or Death PR Party – Scoot Inn
Mar 14: Austin Psych Fest Party – Hotel Vegas
Mar 14: Polyvinyl Records Showcase – Red Eyed Fly
Mar 15: Boost Case Party – Malverde
Mar 15: Bust Magazine Party – The Pussy Palace
Mar 16: Blundertown/Sailor Jerry Party – Gypsy Lounge
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