Wildbirds & Peacedrums are pleased to announce a support tour with St. Vincent early next year, in addition to the release of the “My Heart†single on January 19, 2010 via The Control Group. “My Heart†is Wildbirds & Peacedrums’ first ever US single release, and will be available as a digital EP and limited edition 7†single.
“My Heart†is a wonderfully uplifting pop track that blossoms into a full-blown gospel anthem. Built around singer Mariam Wallentin’s haunting, addictive refrain (“I’m lost without your rhythmâ€), the song may appear to be directed toward her tempo-keeping paramour Andreas Werliin. In fact “It’s me singing to my own heart,†she says. “About the short amount of time we have, the longing for putting a mark in this world, to keep on existing forever.â€
An individually-numbered 7†single vinyl will include the album version of “My Heart”, backed with an unexpectedly bluesy guitar-driven remix by Deerhoof that completely transforms the song. As well as these two versions, a digital-only EP includes a further three mixes. John Eriksson of Peter, Bjorn and John has contributed an intriguing remix in his Hortlax Cobra guise, channeling the spirit of ’88, Balearic-style. From Portland, Oregon, comes a mix by one of our favorite new artists, AU, which strips the track down to reveal a subtle ambience in among the thundering percussion of the original. Finally you will find a reworked radio version of the song.
7†single:
A: My Heart (album version)
B: My Heart (Deerhoof remix)
Digital EP:
1. My Heart (album version)
2. My Heart (Deerhoof remix)
3. My Heart (Hortlax Cobra remix)
4. My Heart (AU remix)
5. My Heart (radio edit)
My Heart video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvsR_vVJXSM
Wildbirds & Peacedrums supporting St. Vincent:
2/03 Victoria, BC @ Element
2/04 Vancouver, BC @ Venue
2/05 Seattle, WA @ Neumo’s
2/06 Portland, OR @ Doug Fir Lounge (2 shows)
2/08 San Francisco, CA @ Slim’s
2/09 Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey
2/10 Solano Beach, CA @ Belly Up Tavern
2/11 Phoenix, AZ @ Rhythm Room
2/13 Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater
2/15 Lawrence, KS @ Bottleneck
2/16 Iowa City, IA @ The Industry
2/17 Milwaukee, WI @ Turner Hall
2/18 Chicago, IL @ Metro
2/19 Pontiac, MI @ Pike Room
2/20 Columbus, OH @ Outland On Liberty
2/21 Pittsburgh, PA @ Diesel Club
2/23 Charlottesville, VA @ Jefferson Theatre
2/24 Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
2/25 Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church
Press on Wildbirds & Peacedrums:
“beautifully imaginative… magnificent” 8.3 – Pitchfork
“sensual, pulverising and mesmeric” * * * * – The Guardian
“one of the most attention-grabbing albums of the year” * * * * – The Sun
“exceptional” * * * * – Mojo
“an extraordinary album” – Uncut
“something to be treasured” 4/5 – Observer Music Monthly