LOTS OF NEW DATES POSTED AT NICOSGUN.COM/SHOWS: 4/20 PHILLY, 4/27 WASHINGTON DC, 5/4 LANSDALE PA, 5/5 BROOKLYN NY, 5/8 CLARION PA, NATIONAL TOUR WITH MORNING TELEPORTATION :: 5/15 LITTLE ROCK AR, 5/16 DALLAS TX, 5/17 AUSTIN TX, 5/18 AMARILLO TX, 5/19 TEMPE, AZ, 5/21 LA (TBA), 5/22 VISALA CA, 5/23 SAN FRANCISCO, 5/24 RENO NV, 5/25-26 TBA, 5/27 DENVER CO, 5/29 LAWRENCE KS, 5/30 ST. LOUIS. MORE DATES TBA!!!
From Young Robots Site: “…Philadelphia’s music scene has always been known as a “barrel of crabs,” a swarm of aggressive talents ripping each other to shreds trying to climb towards the light. It doesn’t have to be that way.
In the spirit of “Brotherly Love,” Philly’s finest emerging dance band, Nicos Gun has linked arms with one of the city’s most forward-thinking dance labels, Young Robots, to create “We Could Die,” a retrofuturistic remix single that puts the 215’s best foot forward.
The original version of “We Could Die” chugs with Miami Vice-worthy synth-tensity, with a dose of vocals that brim with youthful nihilism and sex appeal.
Young Robots’ label co-chief DJ Apt One (of Philadelphyinz and RCMP fame) double dips with two remixes. First, a re-imagination that drenches the vocals in a sprinkle of Purple Rain, then a deconstructive, funky “Disco Dub” that teases the listener with seductively funky disco bass until it bursts with dancefloor intensity.
Vancouver’s Kutcorners brings a smooth shuffle to his mix, with warm synths that make you want to put the top down and spin down South Street.
Lastly, Peter Dragontail, adds not only a remix, but also contributes the cover art in his 215-famous signature style. Like his breakout single “Crazy Bout You” (f/ Maggie Horn), Peter’s remix has a slow burn, and he uses vocals to cast an eerie ambiance over his driving 3AM electro burner.
Young Robots and Nicos Gun will curate a release event at Kung Fu Necktie in Philly on April 20th, 2012 at DJ Apt One’s monthly disco night “The Ball.” The night features Nicos Gun, Dragon King, Tunde Olaniran & Miz Korona (Exchange Bureau, Detroit), Peter Dragontail, DJ Apt One and DJ Bruce.
Please direct all inquiries to djaptone at gmail dot com … “
Web links:
youngrobots.com
nicosgun.com
djaptone.com
soundcloud.com/kutcorners
peterdragontail.com
Artwork by Peter Dragontail
Mastered by Paul Zyla
BROOKLYN
WASHINGTON DC!
New acoustic video by us CALIFORNIA
BOYS PLAY. PLUSHEAD (2012)
THIS HELPS WHEN MAKING AN ALBUM 12 HOURS A DAY
THIS IS FREEDOM. THIS CLUB IS CALLED THE MAUI TAVERN OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT IN SHERMAN OAKS. LIFE IS GOOD AND WE HAVE SOME REALLY BEAUTIFUL NEW SONGS. AND WHO KNEW HOW EASY IT WAS TO MAKE A MUSIC VIDEO? I’M COOL WITH EVERYONE FROM PAST TO PRESENT AND I’M HAPPY TO BE ALL OVER THE COUNTRY WITH MY BEST FRIENDS. WE’LL BE BACK ON THE EAST COAST BY MARCH 30TH TO PLAY IN ATLANTIC CITY. FIRST THING, IM GONNA VISIT MY MOM ON 19TH AND MCKEAN
NEW MUSIC VIDEO “GUTTER CHIC”
LYRICS:
EVERY MORNING THERES A KNIFE AT MY THROAT BUT I FEEL AT EASE
I GOT IT U GOT WE’RE GOING OUT AND LOOKIN GUTTER CHIC
MOST PEOPLE THINK THEY WANT TO BE FREE,BUT ITS MUCH TOO HARD TO BE GUTTER CHIC…GUTTER CHIC
SHE TOLD ME ITS ALRIGHT. U’VE GOT NO MONEY BUT I’LL HANG AROUND.
AND ALL HESE DUDES TRYING TO BUY UR BODY SO THAT MEANS ALOT TO ME
MOST PEOPLE…
WHEN MY CRAFT LANDED DOWN HERE IT WAS GETTIN UGLY
SHIVA, SHE TOLD ME, ILL LET YOU LIVE BECAUSE UR GUTTER CHIC
MOST PEOPLE…
WON’T YOU TALK TO ME ABOUT THE TRAP OF SOCIETY
YOU KNOW WE CAN PLANT THE SEED,SHOW EM WHAT THEY GOTTA TEACH
I SAW U STANDING THERE, A WEAVE AND A DRINK
SPREADING LOVE EVERYWHERE
SHOW EM YOUR GUTTER CHIC
