One of the most fascinating bands from the hugely creative Brooklyn/NYC scene of recent times, Skeletons create intense, original and revelatory music, working a globe-spanning realm of inspirations into a singular and colourful vision of guitar-based songcraft.
Led by Matt Mehlan and his long-term collaborators Jason McMahon and Jonathan Leland, Skeletons have spent the last few years touring their potent live show all around, releasing a string of bold, beautifully recorded albums in the process.
“People”, their new album, co-mixed by Rusty Santos (also known for his work with Owen Pallett and Animal Collective/Panda ...
Exciting debut shows for Congotronics vs Rockers
The first 2 concerts (in Brussels and Madrid) have been amazing!
Enthusiastic audiences... great reviews (see below)... and 22 ecstatic band members*, who can't wait to get together again for the tour, which starts on June 26.
Watch the first live excerpts from the premiere at Cirque Royal.
(Konono No.1, Deerhoof, Juana Molina, Kasai Allstars, Skeletons' Matt Mehlan and Wildbirds & Peacedrums).
All dates and more info here
review + plenty picture here:
http://blog.lesoir.be/frontstage/2011/05/13/congotronics-twelve-points/
and here:
http://www.gonzocircus.com/12895/fotoverslag-congotronics-vs-rockers-les-nuits-botanique-12052011
And here's an excellent live review in the NME: