aaamusic | On 20, Jul 2011

PORTUGAL. THE MAN ANNOUNCE UK TOUR NOVEMBER
TICKETS ON SALE – FRIDAY 22 JULY

BRAND NEW ALBUM ‘IN THE MOUNTAIN IN THE CLOUD’ – RELEASED 10 OCTOBER

FIRST SINGLE “GOT IT ALL (THIS CAN’T BE LIVING NOW)” – RELEASED 1 AUGUST

In support of Portugal. The Man’s hugely anticipated album ‘In The Mountain In The Cloud’, released on 10 October – Alaska’s eclectic indie rockers have confirmed that they will be back for a six date UK headline tour. Kicking off on 14 November in Birmingham, the guys will make stops in Glasgow, Manchester, London and Southampton before finishing up on 19 November at Louisiana in Bristol.

Their sixth album marks their first on Atlantic Records and creatively captures the band’s exhilarating live show – from dynamic opener ‘So American’ to the sprawling vision of ‘Sleep Forever’, this is a truly distinctive record and firmly cements them as one indie-rocks most exciting bands around. Their extraordinary amalgamation of electronic beats, complex melodies and atmospheric post-rock soundscapes truly comes to life in their live show with lead singer/guitarist/songwriter John Gourley’s compelling vocals leading the way in what can only be described as a mesmerising show.

Portugal. The Man is:
John Gourley: vocals, guitar
Zachary Scott Carothers: bass, vocals
Jason Sechrist: drums
Ryan Neighbors: keys, vocals

Full tour dates:
14 Nov The Rainbow Birmingham
15 Nov Captains Rest Glasgow
16 Nov Deaf Institute Manchester
17 Nov Dingwalls London
18 Nov Joiners Southampton
19 Nov Louisiana Bristol

Artist Arena Pre Sale: Wednesday 20 July
General On Sale: Friday 22 July

For further news and information, please visit
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http://youtube.com/portugalthemanband