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holy fuck people, the rentals are back
For immediate release
Seminal neo-new wave pioneers The Rentals are back. They are currently rehearsing in Los Angeles preparing for their first worldwide tour in over ten years.
The band�s debut album �Return of The Rentals� (1995) brilliantly incorporated Moog synthesizers, boy/girl harmonies, soaring violins all rolled into sweet and simple pop songs. Their single "Friends Of P." (# 6 on Billboards Modern Rock Chart) broke through The Billboard Hot 100 and into MTV�s Buzz Bin reviving elements of new wave and bringing the analog synthesizer back to the forefront of pop music. The band supported �Return Of The Rentals� by going on the road with such well known acts as Garbage, Blur, Alanis Morrisette and The Red Hot Chili Peppers.
The band�s sophomore effort �Seven More Minutes� was an open love letter to Barcelona and the European music scene. The critically heralded follow up featured a whirlwind of collaborators including members of Blur, Elastica, Lush, Weezer and Ash.
The Rentals new lineup features the original founding members Matt Sharp (ex-weezer) and Rachel Haden (that dog!) along with new members Sara Radle (vocals/multi-inst), Ben Pringle (synth master), Lauren Chipman (viola/vocals) and Dan Joeright (drums).
Worldwide dates are in the works. The Rentals will perform their first Los Angeles concert in over a decade, July 7th, at The Henry Fonda Theatre followed by two nights at the Yokohama Arena in Japan. The band hopes to hit the studio later this year to record a new full-length album for release in 2007.
So there you have it folks. The Rentals are back! ...it's official.
Tickets for The Henry Fonda show go on sale this Saturday, May 13.
We are very honored to announce that OZMA will be opening the festivities.
http://www.henryfondatheater.com/07_calendar.htm
Spread the word, tell your friends and join in the celebration.
oh, i hope this new album will be as seminal as seven more minutes
21/05/2006 13:02