#pale waves 2018

[iamtryingtobelieve]

You think that you can have me tonight

I think that my, think my heart is alright

And oh baby think that I've got all the time

But in a few hours, I'll be out of my mind

[iamtryingtobelieve]

Heather, you're stupid

I think you might have overdone it again

The faces that you love are slowly giving up

What you gonna do?

What do you see when you look at me?

I can't control my emotions lately

I'm excited, I'm sad

Then baby, I've had it

[iamtryingtobelieve]

I would give you my body but I’m not sure that you want me I’m not sure that you want me...

[iamtryingtobelieve]

[iamtryingtobelieve]

Oh no baby are we gonna make it this time I always take hearts that shouldn’t be mine, be mine Slow down baby are we gonna make it alive You’ve got a face that I always recognise, always recognise Oh and I know red is your favourite colour

[iamtryingtobelieve]

Does she really taste as good as I do?

[themusicenthusiast]

Single Review: “Noises” by Pale Waves

It hasn’t even been a full six months since Pale Waves released their highly anticipated debut EP (All the Things I Never Said), which contributed greatly to the momentum the quartet that hails from Manchester, England had built up. They’ve done it the old-fashioned way, relentlessly touring around their home region of the UK and even parts of Europe to making an impression in the U.S. with a couple of headline runs already under their belt. And they’re not going to let any of that slip away, either, the group already back with a freshly recorded song. Singer and guitarist Heather Baron-Gracie, drummer Ciara Doran, lead guitarist/multi-instrumentalist Hugo Silvani and bassist/ multi-instrumentalist Charlie Wood have definitely found their sound during their relatively short time together, and in that regard, this newest release, “Noises” (out on Dirty Hit Limited/Interscope Records) is unquestionably the work of Pale Waves.

A sort of modern day indie rock/indie pop style heavily laced with influences from the ‘80s new wave era, “Noises” is pure Pale Waves. The bands’ hallmarks of rich and vibrant keys and synths, which often overwhelm the other instruments, is ever present and is paramount in the track achieving its charming demeanor. It just envelops the listener, playing to the melancholy tone that the lyrics depict while also crafting a fun and intoxicating vibe that is impossible to resist. The melody is just delightful; and, granted, the percussion and underlying riffs are just as crucial in capturing everything. The spellbinding tapestry serves as the background to another candid and honest set of lyrics, Baron-Gracie getting more personal than ever before with “Noises”. It’s a song designed to strike a chord and connect with listeners. Perhaps not all of them, though definitely those who need to hear the message the most. The vibrant tone counters what the lyrics depict – possibly meant to allude to what Baron-Gracie wishes she was experiencing – as the singer delves into losing oneself. This new single is aimed at those who are struggling with their self-image and/or have low self-esteem. People whose inner thoughts and own criticisms tend to get the better of them, even if they may be unnecessary and overly harsh. “My mind makes noises too much. I feel like I'm slowly losing myself…” “Noises” starts, a woeful line that just begins to scratch the surface of the self-examination that transpires over the course of the track. It touches on themes of body issues to aspects of mental health; the refrain constantly pondering how others are perceiving this outward display of emotions, as if that matters. But, of course, people are prone to be self-conscious, even if it’s unwarranted. The most introspective segment – and the one with the broadest appeal -- comes at the bridge, the frontwoman struggling with the idea of if she is truly living up to her potential. “…Years go by and nothing really seems to change… Tell me who I can be…”. It even addresses the idea of crafting a different persona, partly as a way to reinvent oneself, yet also to mask the traits one might dislike about themselves. It’s palpable; and you can feel Baron-Gracie pouring her innermost feelings into “Noises”, wanting to give it as much emotional weight as possible, thus making it a truly hard-hitting song. And it succeeds. Musically this latest single does retread the same ground that Pale Waves has covered in the past. While not advantageous, that’s also not detrimental to the group. The four-piece arguably sounds in finer form now than on any of the smashing singles that have preceded it. They present themselves in a more robust and confident manner, now having fully found their groove, settling in and preparing to demonstrate their mastery over the sonic stylings that they have chosen to specialize in. Now, it will be interesting to see if this growth persists in whatever else they have coming down the pike. Purchase “Noises” on: iTunes | Google Play | Amazon MP3 Visit Pale Waves’ websites: Official Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube Current Shows: 2018 July 26--Y Not Festival--Derby, United Kingdom 26--Kendal Calling--Hackthorpe, United Kingdom 27--Standon Calling--Ware, United Kingdom August 2--Lollapalooza 2018--Chicago, IL 6--Ogden Theatre--Denver, CO 9--Ogden Amphitheater--Ogden, UT 10--Outside Lands 2018--San Francisco, CA 11--107.7 The End Summer Camp--Seattle, WA 12--107.7 The End Summer Camp--Seattle, WA 18--Summer Sonic--Tokyo, Japan 19--Summer Sonic--Osaka-Shi, Osaka Prefecture 25-Reading Festival--Reading, United Kingdom September 1--Popaganda--Norrmalm, Sweden 21--SWG3 Studio Warehouse--Glasgow, United Kingdom 22--The Boiler Shop--Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom 23--The Foundry--Sheffield, United Kingdom 24--O2 Academy--Liverpool, United Kingdom 25--The O2 Institute--Birmingham, United Kingdom 27--O2 Empire Shepherds Bush--London, United Kingdom 28--O2 Ritz--Manchester, United Kingdom October 1--Rock City--Nottingham, United Kingdom 2--Southampton Guildhall--Southampton, United Kingdom 3--O2 Academy--Bristol, United Kingdom 5--Elmwood Hall--Belfast, United Kingdom 6--Cyprus Avenue--Cork, Ireland 7--Dolans Warehouse--Limerick City, Ireland 8--The Academy, Middle Abbey Street--Dublin, Ireland 10--Badaboum--Paris, France 11--Sugarfactory--Amsterdam, Netherlands 13--Botantique Rotonde--Brussels, Belgium 14--Luxor--Cologne, Germany 16--Strom--Munich, Germany 17--Frannz-Club--Berlin, Germany 18--Molotow--Hamburg, Germany 26--Scoot Inn--Austin, TX 27--Trees--Dallas, TX 28--White Oak Music Hall--Houston, TX 30--Jack Rabbits--Jacksonville, FL 31--Crowbar--Tampa, FL November 2--Culture Room--Ft Lauderdale, FL 3--The SocialOrlando, FL 5--Terminal West--Atlanta, GA 6--Mercy Lounge--Nashville, TN 7--The Underground--Charlotte, NC 9--The Broadberry--Richmond, VA 10--U Street Music Hall--Washington, D.C. 11--Union Transfer--Philadelphia, PA 12--Brooklyn Steel--New York, NY 13--The Sinclair--Boston, MA 15--Opera House--Toronto, ON 17--Corona Capital--Mexico City, Mexico 18--Corona Capital--Mexico, Mexico 19--Madison Live--Covington, KY 20--Skully's--Columbus, OH 23--Rave Bar--Milwaukee, WI 24--Amsterdam Hall--St Paul, MN 25--Slowdown--Omaha, NE 26--Bluebird Theatre--Denver, CO 28--In The Venue--Salt Lake City, UT 30--Neumos--Seattle, WA December 1--Venue--Vancouver, Canada 6--The Fonda--Los Angeles, CA

[themusicenthusiast]

Pale Waves Plan Return to North America this Fall for Largest Headline Tour Yet; Rocking Trees in Dallas on October 27th

Dirty Hit / Interscope Records' Pale Waves have unveiled plans for an upcoming North American tour, set to run throughout from October to December. The new dates join previously announced stops at Lollapalooza, Outside Lands Festival and a pair of arena stops with CHVRCHES throughout August. Over the summer they'll tour Australia and Japan, while continuing to build on their success back home with appearances at Reading and Leeds Festivals and British Summer Time where they'll share the stage with The Cure. With the support from NPR's All Songs Considered, Stereogum, The Fader, Ladygunn, DuJour, Nylon, and V-Magazine as well as  having graced the covers of NME, DORK, Music Week and DIY in the U.K , Pale Waves is rapidly moving forward as one of most noteworthy bands of 2018. North American Tour Dates:

2018 August 2--Lollapalooza--Chicago, IL 4--Lollapalooza Aftershow (Concord Music Hall)--Chicago, IL @ 6--Ogden Theatre--Denver, CO (Sold Out) * 9--Ogden Amphitheatre--Ogden, UT * 11--Outside Lands Festival--San Francisco, CA 12--107.7 The End's Summer Camp--Seattle WA ^ October 26--Scoot Inn--Austin, TX 27--Trees--Dallas, TX 28--White Oak Music Hall--Houston, TX 30--Jack Rabbits--Jacksonville, FL 31--Crowbar--Tampa, FL November 2--Culture Room--Ft. Lauderdale, FL 3--The Social--Orlando, FL 5--Terminal West--Atlanta, GA 6--Mercy Lounge--Nashville, TN 7--The Underground--Charlotte, NC 9--The Broadberry--Richmond, VA 10--U Street Music Hall--Washington, DC 11--Union Transfer--Philadelphia, PA 12--Brooklyn Steel--New York, NY 13--The Sinclair--Boston, MA 15--Opera House--Toronto, ON 17--Corona Capital--Mexico City, MX 19--Madison Live--Cincinnati, OH 20--Skully's--Columbus, OH 21--Bottom Lounge--Chicago, IL 23--Rave Bar--Milwaukee, WI 24--Amsterdam Hall--St. Paul, MN 25--Slowdown--Omaha, NE 26--Bluebird Theatre--Denver, CO 28--In The Venue--Salt Lake City, UT 30--Neumos--Seattle, WA December 1--Venue--Vancouver, BC 6--The Fonda--Los Angeles, CA @ With Walk the Moon * With CHVRCHES ^ With AWOLNATION, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Manchester Orchestra, Robert DeLong, Elle King, Alice Merton, lovelytheband, Moon Taxi, Dreamers, Twin Shadow, The Driver Era, Smokey Brights, and SYML