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DRKWAV Brings The Purge
DRKWAV
FEATURING SKERIK, JOHN MEDESKI & ADAM DEITCH
TO RELEASE DEBUT LP THE PURGE
FEBRUARY 24 ON ROYAL POTATO FAMILY
Listen & Share DRKWAV “Darkwave” Here
DRKWAV is Skerik (saxophones), John Medeski (keyboards) and Adam Deitch (drums). The three master musicians have come together for The Purge, an entirely uncompromising album debut that delves deep into the psychedelic corners of the human psyche. Due February 24 from Royal Potato Family, the recording was co-produced and mixed by venerated studio wizard Randall Dunn.
DRKWAV conjure a wall of intricately detailed sound. Each of The Purge‘s eight tracks surge and swell in cinematic overture. True to its name, the trio revels in the pitch black, yet continually discover beauty and shed light through sonic exploration.
DRKWAV The Purge will be available as a limited edition, multi color vinyl, double LP set, as well as on CD and digital formats. Tour dates to support the release have been announced for the Northeast and Colorado in late February and early March with additional shows to be announced.
DRKWAV – THE PURGE
Track Listing
Side A
1. Darkwave
2. Soundtrack
Side B
3. Count Chockulous
4. Datura
Side C
5. Scars
6. Hell Bass
Side D
7. Gazzelloni
8. Shmeeans Kuti
TOUR DATES
February 27 – Boston, MA – Regattabar
February 28 – Portland, ME – Asylum
March 4 – Providence, RI – Columbus Theatre
March 5 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Bowl
March 6 – Ardmore, PA – Ardmore Music Hall
March 7 — Washington, DC – The Hamilton
March 12 – Ft. Collins, CO – Aggie Theatre
March 13 & 14 – Denver, CO — Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom
April 7 – New Orleans, LA – Maison