“Where Is My Mind?” featured on AbsolutePunk.net
The band’s cover version of The Pixies’ classic “Where Is My Mind?” is currently the featured stream on the frontpage at AbsolutePunk.net. Check it out HERE and get it as the bonus track on EP-PART II via CD/instant download from the STORE page.
EP-PART II out TODAY
Friends,
EP-PART II is out today! Containing a plethora of new material, this second piece of the EP puzzle continues the exploration of sounds and concepts for the album to come. We can’t wait to hear what you think!
Available from (+ most digital outlets):
Lovedrugmusic.com (w/ bonus track)
Facebook Store (w/ bonus track)
iTunes
Amazon (MP3)
Amazon [...]
EP II full-stream on PureVolume
Check out the front page of PureVolume for an exclusive stream of EP-PART II for a limited time.
Baebel interview
I’m not entirely sure what “midgets in the desert” sound like, but if that’s how Lovedrug describe their music, then I like it. I talked with vocalist/guitarist Michael Shepard and bassist Thomas Bragg for a quick interview at Bamboozle:
Describe your sound.
Thomas: It’s kind of like…like midgets in the desert.
Michael: It’s like [...]
29 May, 2010
June is upon us, and with it the headlining run with support from All the Day Holiday and other guests. Below is an updated tour itinerary, including several added shows, ticket links, and Facebook Events links.
Tickets are still available for HOUSE SHOWS in Cincinnati, OH and Knoxville, TN. (Note: the [...]
FILTER Magazine giveaway
Watch/follow FILTER Magazine’s Twitter (@FILTERmagazine) today for NYC ticket giveaway.
UK Blog ‘RockMidgets’ Review
…the band continue to fuse blossoming soundscapes to stadium-sized melodies, reeling off concise, brooding indie-rock cuts throughout the course of this 6-track release. There’s an element of stadium rock about the EP as Lovedrug, for the most part, ditch the use of their trademark keys and synth in favour of a [...]
Uber Pro Audio interview
“…the sound of experienced players finding the perfect drink in the dingiest bar on the edge of town, or the prettiest girl in the most desolate of places. The new EP is both sad and hopeful, with a healthy dose of beautifully layered noise.” – from Uber Pro Audio.
Read the full [...]
May/June Tour
Brand new tour run posted with support from All the Day Holiday – see Tour page for details:
May 02 – East Rutherford, NJ @ Bamboozle in Meadowlands (w/ Weezer, Minus The Bear, MGMT)
May 06 – New York, NY @ Mercury Lounge w/ guests The Early Hours (Lovedrug on-stage @ 10:45pm)
May 07 – West Chester, PA [...]
Bamboozle added
Lovedrug will appear at Bamboozle w/ Weezer, Minus The Bear, Girl Talk, MGMT, others on May 2, 2010 at the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, NJ. Details on the Tour page.
NYC & Philly added
Two new dates added for New York City and Philadelphia areas:
May 6 – New York, NY – Mercury Lounge – w/ The Early Hours
May 7 – West Chester, PA (Philly) – The Note – w/ Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters)
See the TOUR page for links and further details.
Michael Featured on The Music Stoop
Michael’s interview is the latest to be featured in The Music Stoop “The Stoop’s 11″ series.
Lovedrug confirmed for SXSW 2010
Lovedrug have confirmed an official 2010 South By Southwest showcase appearance at EMO’S (Inside) for Saturday, March 20th @ 11:00pm sharp. The Facebook Event page is located HERE.
Akron U “Stage Door Series”
Lovedrug will be the latest artist featured in Akron University’s “Stage Door Series”, a special on-stage cabaret format concert at E.J. Thomas Hall. Tickets are only $5 to students and $10 to general public. Quantities are limited. Visit the Tour Page or Facebook EVENT for additional details and to RSVP.
Chicago & Decatur confirmed
Chicago and Decatur, IL are confirmed and added for this little collection of headline dates we’re doing:
Fri Mar 26 – Chicago, IL @ Beat Kitchen : LINK
Sat Mar 27 – Decatur, IL @ Millikin University : LINK
Pittsburgh City Paper
Lovedrug sheds its demons and embraces a warmer sound
BY CHRIS PARKER
Comin’ to your town: Lovedrug
For nearly a decade, Lovedrug has been combining terse, bristling indie-rock propulsion with textured atmospheric backgrounds reminiscent of British acts such as South and Elbow. In that time, the Alliance, Ohio quartet has seen its share of ups and downs. The [...]
The NoiseTrade Widget
A sample of new songs from the upcoming EP series – please download for free and spread near and far!
Cleveland Scene
Starting over
Lineup secured, Lovedrug prepare new album
There have been casualties. A pair of ceramic owls and the glass window between the band’s practice room and lounge area fell prey to Lovedrug frontman Michael Shepard’s mercurial moods. The band went through eight musicians on their first two albums and three EPs. But the storm seems [...]
Vote on the setlist
In additional to all the new material, we plan to bring back plenty of old favorites for the headlining dates beginning later this month. Visit this LINK to vote once per day for whichever songs (plural) you most want to hear.
