Under those circumstances, it’s hard to be mad at an artist for entering a new chapter. Alice’s departure came with an excellent statement: “My art and my self-expression in any form has always been an attempt towards sincerity, honesty, and empathy for others”, she said. The 2021 One Page Dungeon Contest will open in June, with a submission Deadline of July 15th.Like me, you may be nervous about the prospect of a new Crystal Castles album after the departure of Alice Glass in October of 2014. Also, thanks to everyone for their patience during these surreal times. Tonight, We Kill the Beast Thanks to everyone who participated and congratulations to all the winners in the 2020 One Page Dungeon Contest.
While initial listening speculated that the vocalist on the track was Alice Glass, producer Ethan Kath clarified later on that it was a new singer by the name of Edith Frances. Three months before the release of “Stillbirth”, Crystal Castles released their first single in two and a half years, “ Frail”. But in her absence, the question remained of how Crystal Castles would pummel their way forward. “Stillbirth” reflected heavily on Glass’s exit of an abusive relationship, and proceeds from the single went to benefit the anti-sexual assault non-profit RAINN.
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Kath got the moniker from the name of She-Ras dwelling in the He-Man and Masters of the Universe cartoon series its also the name of a 1983. Fusing lo-res electronic noise and pop hooks so effortlessly that it can seem accidental, Crystal Castles began as producer/multi-instrumentalist Ethan Kaths solo project in late 2003. Our tour ends today in Killarney, our Crystal Castles. You’re free to climb the 125 steps of the spiral staircase to kiss the Blarney Stone, which legend says will grant you the quintessentially Irish gift of the gab. Amnesty (I) starts the counter over again as Crystal Castles confidently and brilliantly enter their next phase.Next, we visit Blarney Castle, one of Ireland’s oldest and most historic castles.
And furthermore, all fans should hope for as much - Frances's tracks are among the absolute best on the record.Songkick is the first to know of new tour announcements and concert information, so if your favorite artists are not currently on tour, join Songkick to track Crystal Castles and get concert alerts when they play near you, like 448930 other Crystal Castles fans.Listen to Ibiza July 2017 - DJ Top 100 Chart Best EDM presents essential Club Dance Music, EDM Festival Anthems, & House Party Songs including Ibiza Vocal House, Miami Tropical House, Los Angeles Tech House 2016, UK Electro House, Chicago Swedish House, Progressive House, Uplifting Trance, Electronic Dance Club Party Music Songs for DJ Mix Set Use by DJ Greg Sletteland feat MC Freeflow, The album was released on August 19th, 2016, and followed by a world tour. Thus, in the short span of time that Kath and Frances have known each other, it's clear that she has her eye set on heavier involvement as the time passes. While this may seem like a low number, it's not too far removed from the 7 of 16 that Glass co-wrote on the Crystal Castles debut (later albums would see much more collaboration between Glass and Kath). On Amnesty (I), Frances penned 3 of the 12 tracks at hand: "Concrete", "Fleece", and "Enth". Growing up in the small town of Woodward, Iowa, Frances is a prime candidate for understanding and contributing to the themes of cold, isolation, and doubt that often weave their way through Crystal Castles material (rural Iowa is not too far a stretch from the lonely, reverent Toronto suburbs where Glass was raised).
It's here where the duo re-center, before Ethan's dark magic of "Char" gives the record the first of its single offerings. Nowhere near as refined or primed for radio play as her later track "Concrete", here at the beginning of the record, Edith makes "Fleece" the raw, ravenous reintroduction that Crystal Castles need on Amnesty (I). The abrasive hook is followed by a dark disco trip through the strobing night, as the throbbing, signature bass punch drives forward. "Fleece" smacks the listener in the face with this no holds barred thrill-ride more than any song on the record. Edith stretches the Toronto sound of Crystal Castles' past efforts to new locales, as her contributions to the record tend towards more on-the-nose hard techno passion.
Between "Fleece" and "Char", we see that Amnesty (I) is no exception to this rule, and Crystal Castles will continue on into the darkness as the lords of the night. With every new Crystal Castles LP, Kath has bent the band's sound in a new direction, pulverizing it to repurpose in brilliant new ways. But this is par for the course. Later, with "Sadist" and "Chloroform", the hip-hop turn goes even further round the corner, with some of the most subdued records that have ever made it onto a Crystal Castles record.
As Crystal Castles begin this next phase, fans can rest assured that they have only growth and evolution in mind, with a keen eye for maintaining a sense of humanism about their work. Nothing about the success or impact of Amnesty (I) is dependent on a callback to the band's early discography, and that's exactly the way it should be. As the band's frontwoman and kinetic half, Frances seems eager to make a similar journey, both for herself (after all, this is her first band and first time touring), and for the band's legacy. As the sonic landscaper, Kath seems intent on moving forward into new territory. With the exception of the sample-driven physical-only cut "Kept" (built off of a sample of Beach House's Bloom classic "Other People"), pretty much connectors to the glitching wonderland of Crystal Castles' 2008 debut are gone - even the wispy dark house wanderings of "Celestica" and other (II) cuts feel like ancient history here. When the two meet here like they do on "Concrete", they make real magic.Turning Amnesty (I) over in your brain, it shouldn't be surprising that, in a lot of ways, it feels like a debut record.
Grab it at your local record store on CD (now) or vinyl (on September 23) and get the additional track "Kept", which is honestly one of the best on the whole album. And hey - if you can do that to a pounding techno beat, why would you want it any other way?Amnesty (I) is out now on Casablanca Records. Crystal Castles have channeled dark energy for years, but as the band moves forward, they focus this electronic witchcraft on doing good. While the act of giving away profits is truly marvelous, it's the empathy that the band choose to continue to bring to their lyrics and their ambiance that shines a light on an otherwise bleak outlook.
Check out our coverage of the band's show at this year's Capitol Hill Block Party here. Crystal Castles are touring in support of Amnesty (I) now.
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