Farao's Critically Acclaimed Debut LP Out Today; Tour w. The Cribs Announced
By: Caryn Robbins
Revealed via The New York Times, Norwegian multi-instrumentalist, Farao, released her critically acclaimed debut album Till It's All Forgotten today via Arts & Crafts (U.S.) and Full Time Hobby (UK/EU). Hailing from the remote Nordic mountain valley of Valdres, Farao's debut bears a vibrant surface beauty while taunting the depths within. Till It's All Forgotten is highlighted by intricate compositions that navigate glacial rhythms and exquisite melodies, touching upon adventurous pop and celestial electronics.
Performing all instrumentation other than drums and bass, her vast army of tools - guitars, synths, organs, glockenspiel, sitar - radiate with intense emotional and musical craft. With international accolades, Farao will take her captivating live performance across North America as lead support for The Cribs beginning next week. Produced by Mike Lindsay (Tunng) and mixed by Grammy Award winner Andrew Scheps (Hozier, Lana Del Rey, Cass McCombs), Till It's All Forgotten arrives with the conviction of a threat, and the grace of vengeance. Tour Dates 9/15: St. Paul, MN @ Turf Club*9/16: Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall*
9/17: Detroit, MI @ Majestic Cafe*
9/18: Toronto, ON @ Adelaide Hall*
9/19: Montreal, QC @ Pop Montreal*
9/21: Philadelphia, PA @ Underground Arts*
9/22: Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg*
9/23: Washington, DC @ U Street Music Hall*
9/25: Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall*
9/26: Portsmouth, NH @ The Music Hall Loft
9/29: Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo^
9/30: San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge^
^ with Alina Baraz
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