THE ILLS

"An awesome expressive instrumental rock band. I love them. I need their music." - Kevin Cole, KEXP "Post-rock, experimental, shoegaze, prog-rock - they do it so well! An excellent band." - Vic Galloway, BBC Radio "Ethereal and gentle one minute, dark and chaotic the next; here’s a band to stand next to Red Sparrows, Explosions in the Sky and Mogwai in depth and extremity." - Clash "The Ills - a cross between Mogwai’s soaring post-rock and Explosions In The Sky’s widescreen grandeur. Watching the band masterfully sail through their rich, sonic maelstrom is a deeply moving experience." - Drowned In Sound "Sprawling post rock darkness, lightness of jazz and floating shoegaze." - Gigwise

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THE ILLS ARE IN THE STUDIO

Hey folks, we are currently working on our 6th album in the studio and cannot wait to share the new music with you. Stay tuned! 🎸

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Disco Volante / Mt. Average is OUT NOW!

Our new album Disco Volante / Mt. Average is out TODAY! 

You can get the transparent green VINYL or CD on our Bandcamp. 

For purchase in Slovakia please visit Deadred Records. For purchase in Czech Republic please visit Starcastic Records.

Disco Volante / Mt. Average by The Ills

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Squarevoucher video is out!

The first single "Squarevoucher" from the upcoming album is out now! Watch the video below. Soon on all digital services too. ills.bandcamp.com/track/squarevoucher

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New Album on the way!

The Ills announce a new album release. The album will be called Disco Volante / Mt. Average and it will be released on 19/02/2019. The album will be released by Deadred Records in Slovakia and by Starcastic Records in Czech Republic. Available soon on green transparent vinyl as well as CD and digital.

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Two shows at ESNS

The Ills will play one more show at the prestigious showcase festival and conference Eurosonic Noorderslag in Groningen. To an already announced concert at Der Aa Theater on Wednesday 16th January, the band adds one more gig on a special stage called The Garage near Student Hotel at Boterdiep street. This is organized by Pohoda Festival. Thank you for having us!

When and where to see The Ills at ESNS: 16th Jan | 21:30 - 22:15 | Der Aa Theater 17th Jan | 18:40 - 19:10 | The Garage

The Ills’ participation at ESNS was supported using public funding by Slovak Arts Council.

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The Ills announced new single

A new single called Squarevoucher from the upcoming fifth album by The Ills will be released on 17th January 2019. Save the date!

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The Ills at ESNS 2019

Good news coming our way! The Ills will play at ESNS 2019 in January 16th-19th. As part of the focus on Czech Republic and Slovakia, the boys can’t wait to come back to Groningen again. More news to follow!

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We are just 10 years old kids!

It’s hard to believe, but we just turned 10. It’s been 10 years since we formed the band in a flat in Bratislava just after we watched rubber duck race on Danube. Aaand there will be a special show to celebrate this anniversary on 18th October at Fuga, Bratislava with our dear friends Manon Meurt and Päfgens! 

Just before that we’ll also stop by in Brno (16th Oct, Kabinet Muz with Manon Meurt) and Prague (17th Oct, Altenburg 1964 with Manon Meurt), so maybe see ya there? Check the news here -> Event

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The vinyls are here!

We’ve been waiting for a very very long time but finally our latest album Ornamental Or Mental is available on vinyl! LPs fresh out of the box with lots of love just for you! Get one on our bandcamp now. Or later. We are ready whenever you are. Thank youuuus!

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DUNK!FESTIVAL 2018

Happy to announce we will play the one and only Dunk!Festival in Belgium this May. To be in the same line up with the likes of Caspian, Russian Circles or Rosetta and so many other great bands is a great honour and we can’t wait. Dunk! we’re coming for ya! 

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On The Road Again

Just before we lock ourselves into the studio to record our new album, we will once more go on tour this year. See the tour dates below. We cannot wait!!

10/10 Brno, Kabinet múz | CZ 11/10 Chemnitz, Subway To Peter | DE 12/10 Cologne, Artheater | DE 13/10 Nijmegen, Merleyn | NL 14/10 Weert, Zig Zag | NL 15/10 Maastricht, Bluescafe Duke | NL 16/10 Utrecht, Ekko | NL 17/10 Rotterdam, Roodkapje | NL 18/10 Luxembourg, Rocas | LUX

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Summer 2017

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Pohoda Festival

We are more than happy to announce that we will play Pohoda Festival for the second year in a row. Moreover, this time it is on the second biggest open air stage AND we are opening for our beloved Slowdive!

What more to wish... See you on one beautiful Thursday night in July on the Trenčín airport!

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The Ills on KEXP

The Ills are on the cover page of KEXP radio. The bands’ song ‘4:17’ was picked by Mr. Kevin Cole as todays’ Song of the Day.

Kevin Cole: “I had a hard time picking a song, because I love the whole damn album, Ornamental Or Mental. Today’s featured song, ‘4:17’, surprises with light flourishes and transcendent riffage that explode out of the dark, relentless, heart-tripping propulsion that anchors the song. They were fantastic live… locked into the groove, riding a wave of sound. I hope they can make it to Seattle sometime soon to blow minds!”

Moreover, ‘4:17’ and another song from Ornamental Or Mental ‘Waltz On Mars’ made it to KEXP’s podcast Music That Matters too. Listen here: MP3

The track ‘4:17’ is also featured on Heavy Rotation on NPR Music’s World Cafe.

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The Illsane Tour 2017

The Ills will go on European tour in April to support their latest album Ornamental or Mental. The tour will have stops in 13 cities and 8 countries. See the full dates below. 

11.4. Prague, Klub Famu | CZ event 12.4. Leipzig, Dr. Seltsam | DE event 13.4. Berlin, Duncker Club | DE event 14.4. Copenhagen, Stengade | DK event | tickets 15.4. Borås, Undergrunden | SWE event | tickets 16.4. Kolding, Pitstop | DK event 17.4. Rotterdam, Garage Show | NL 18.4. Amsterdam, Sugarfactory event | tickets 19.4. Opwijk, Nosta | BE event | tickets 20.4. Groningen, Simplon Up | NL tickets 21.4. Breda, De Avenue | NL event | tickets 29.4. Vienna, Arena | AT event | tickets 30.4. Bratislava, Fuga | SK event

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Radio_Head Awards

The Ills’ latest album Ornamental Or Mental is nominated in two categories in Radio_Head Awards 2016:

Album of the Year 2016 - vote here Album of the Year - Critic’s Choice Award

Radio_Head Awards are held by Radio_FM - the 4th channel of Slovak state radio that is a part of RTVS (Radio and Television of Slovakia) and is focused on various genres, from indierock to hip hop to heavy guitar music to all styles of electronic music. We like to say it is something like BBC 6 Music... 

Winners will be announced on a special ceremony on 12th March 2017 in Bratislava.

Thank you for your votes!

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The Ills at Eurosonic

Here is where and when to see The Ills at Eurosonic Noorderslag:

WED 11th Jan 01:15-02:00 De Etage FRI 13th Jan 23:00-23:45 De Spieghel, Up

We are looking forward to see you there, also if you want to set up a meeting, please feel free to let us know or contact our manager Tana directly here: [email protected].