A Zola Jesus Australian tour has been announced for May/June this year with dates in Brisbane and Melbourne in addition to her appearance at the recently announced Vivid Live in Sydney.
Equally commanding and fragile, L.A’s Zola Jesus transcends genre with her shape-shifting mix of cinematic synth pop and darkly anthemic balladry.
Danilova’s visionary mix of the traditional and futuristic has seen her heralded among America’s most compelling young musicians, and at 22, she has performed alongside Fever Ray and The XX and collaborated with David Lynch and M83.
Artfully rendered and impeccably arranged, her recent long-player Conatus bookends a prolific run of releases – from her 2009 debut The Spoils, the Stridulum & Valusia EPs and their critically acclaimed, striking follow-up, Stridulum II.
But it’s Danilova’s timeless voice that is her trump card. From the one-two punch of Conatus stand-out ‘Vessel’ to her soaring, resonant lead on recent single ‘Seekir’, the one-time opera singer’s powerful voice holds the intensity to bare her soul.
Rich with live drums and synthesisers, and set to a thundering electronic soundscape, the band’s revered live show is crowned by Danilova’s intense visual presence and electric vocal range.
Performing from their expansive catalogue of darkly arresting works, Penny Drop are pleased to present Zola Jesus’ first Australian appearances this June.
Thursday 31 May – Vivid Live Festival – Sydney Opera House.
Tickets on sale Monday 19th March from Ticket Master, online at www.ticketmaster.com.au
Friday 1 June – Alhambra Lounge – Brisbane.
Tickets on sale now from Oztix, online at www.oztix.com.au, and by phone 1300 762 545.
Sunday 3 June – The Toff – Melbourne.
Tickets on sale now from Moshtix, online www.moshtix.com.au, by phone 1300 Get Tix (438 849) or Moshtix outlets including Polyester (Fitzroy & City).
