MIIKE SNOW RELEASE COMPELLING“GENGHIS KHAN” MUSIC VIDEO–WATCH NOW (Hyperlink to video)
MAJOR NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINE TOUR UNVEILED
FIRST LIVE SHOWS IN THREE YEARS BEGIN MARCH 3RDIN NYC & INCLUDE STOPS AT COACHELLA, ULTRA, GOVERNORS BALL
NEW ALBUM iii ARRIVES MARCH 4TH
Miike Snow has released the provocative video for anthemic new single “Genghis Khan.” Directed by award-winning Ninian Doff (Pulse Films), the video premiered earlier today via Buzzfeed and is now available to watch worldwide on Miike Snow’s YouTube Channel: (insert video URL).The band has partnered with Tumblr and Spotify to create a stunning interactiveiiiTumblr experience, allowing fans to listen to tracks from the album while simultaneously exploring unique music and art related to those songs. Andrew Wyatt took part in a special Tumblr Answer Time yesterday viaMiike Snow’s officialTumblrpage in advance of the “Genghis Khan” video premiere – get a recap and experience the iii Tumblr HERE (link to tumblr page).
“Genghis Khan” has drawn ecstatic critical acclaim, withBillboardcommending the track as “more proof that (Miike Snow) are reinventing themselves yet again,”whileSPINsaluted the track’s “crisp kick-snare-fill punch and sterling pianos,” declaring it “very much a return to form for the trio.” “A bright, funky reminder of Miike Snow's serious pop chops,” affirmedRolling Stonein an exclusive interview with the trio’s Andrew Wyatt, whileNoiseyhailed “Genghis Khan” for its “booming synth hits, and a melt of different vocals layering over each other, making the track another certified banger.”
Miike Snow has also unveiled plans for a major North American headline tour – the Swedish/American trio’s first in more than three years. The dates celebrate Miike Snow’s new albumiii, out March 4 via Downtown/Atlantic Records. Kicking off March 3rd at New York’s Le Poisson Rouge, the Spring tour will see Miike Snow crisscross the continent with stops at Coachella and Ultra along the way, returning to the Big Apple for an eagerly awaited performance at the annual GovernorsBall Music Festival on June 3rd – 5th (full dates below). Tickets go on sale to public this Friday, January 15th at 10am local time. A limited amount of of pre-sale tickets will be available to Miike Snow mailing list subscribers starting January 13th at 10am local time.For complete details and ticket information, visitwww.miikesnow.com.
iiiis available now for pre-order on theiTunes,Google Play, andAmazon, with all orders receiving instant grat downloads of the acclaimed new track “Heart Is Full,” single “Genghis Khan,” and “Heart Is Full (Feat. Run The Jewels) [Remix].” In addition, limited edition picture disc vinyl and special bundles will soon be available for pre-order exclusively via Miike Snow’s official web store.
TOUR ITINERARY ATTACHED/BELOW
MIIKE SNOW
SPRING 2016 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
MARCH
3 New York, NY Le Poisson Rouge
4 Brooklyn, NY Warsaw
5 Philadelphia, PA Theatre of The Living Arts
9 Washington, DC 9:30 Club
11 Atlanta, GA Buckhead Theatre
12 New Orleans, LA Buku Music & Art Project
13 Houston, TX House of Blues
15 Dallas, TX Granada Theater
18 Miami, FL Ultra Music Festival
19 Miami, FL Ultra Music Festival
20 Miami, FL Ultra Music Festival
APRIL
9 Vancouver, BC Commodore Ballroom
10 Seattle, WA The Showbox
11 Portland, OR Roseland Theater
13 San Francisco, CA The Independent
14 San Francisco, CA The Independent
15 Las Vegas, NV Cosmopolitan Pool
17 Indio, CA Coachella
20 Los Angeles, CA The Fonda Theatre
21 Pioneertown, CA Pappy and Harriet’s
24 Indio, CA Coachella
MAY
20 Nashville, TN Marathon Music Works
20 Gulf Shores, AL Hangout Music Festival
21 Gulf Shores, AL Hangout Music Festival
22 Gulf Shoes, AL Hangout Music Festival
23 St. Louis, MO The Pageant
24 Louisville, KY Headliners Music Hall
26 Columbus, OH Newport Music Hall
27 Pittsburgh, PA Mr. Smalls Theatre
30 Montreal, QC Metropolis
31 Toronto, ON Danforth Music Hall
JUNE
2 Detroit, MI Majestic Theatre
3 New York, NY Governors Ball Music Festival
4 New York, NY Governors Ball Music Festival
5 New York, NY Governors Ball Music Festival