Heartfelt, spiritual, and with a cherubic, limitless sound: YOUTH LAGOON is truly one of a kind.
Secret Sounds are delighted to announce the return of one of music’s most innovative minds to Australia in January – YOUTH LAGOON. Better known to his family and friends as Trevor Powers, the Idaho-raised native burst onto the scene back in 2010 with his wondrous, forward-thinking sound – think sweet, hazy numbers like “July” or “Cannons”. With everything from 4/4 marching drums to poetic keys and a hushed, joyous intimacy, from his bedroom in Boise’s fledgling music scene the gifted singer/songwriter offered up his early downloads for free – which were quickly pounced upon by influential music blogs, such as Pitchfork, Stereogum and many more across the globe.
Powers’ soon found himself inking a deal with revered indie Fat Possum Records, and in 2011 delivered one of the albums of the year in his outstanding debut, The Year Of Hibernation. Revealing a huge imagination in its 22-year-old creator, it was just the start.
YOUTH LAGOON returned in March 2013 with his highly anticipated follow-up LP, Wondrous Bughouse. Based around a central theme and possessing a more expansive sound, Powers’ recorded the disc alongside producer Ben Allen (Animal Collective). It’s a beguiling listen, bigger, bolder and even more widescope than its predecessor.
In April he hit the stage at Coachella and has played countless shows across the States, including gigs alongside Prince Rama, CocoRosie and The National. Powers will round out 2013 on the road throughout the UK and Europe.
Joining one of music’s most innovative minds on his forthcoming Australian visit, Youth Lagoon is pleased to welcome emerging, NZ based brother-sister duo Broods as the support for his Sydney and Melbourne headline shows.
Positioned as one of the fastest rising acts of 2014, Broods have just released their debut single ‘Bridges’ produced by the man behind fellow Kiwi Lorde. In response to their strong and swift reception, shows are planned across the globe with Australia being one of the first to witness their newly put together live show. Their debut EP is out at the end of this month and an album is expected late 2014.
Secret Sounds Presents
YOUTH LAGOON
Supported by Beat, The BRAG and Deezer
With Special Guests BROODS
Thurs 30 Jan – Oxford Arts Factory, Sydney, NSW
Tickets available via Moshtix
Wed 5 Feb – Ding Dong Lounge, Melbourne, VIC
Tickets available via Oztix
Tone Deaf are giving away a double pass to the Melbourne show. Enter your details below to win!
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