# ELDER ISLAND North American Headline Tour Kicks Off on May 12, Sophomore Album ‘Swimming Static’ Out Now - Link: https://www.nyrdcast.com/elder-island-north-american-headline-tour-kicks-off-on-may-12-sophomore-album-swimming-static-out-now/ - Published: 2022-04-19T11:00:00-05:00 - Author: Eugene Tierney [[ “_With _Swimming Static_ on deck at the end of this month, it’s time to dive back into Katy Sargent’s decisive vocals with neo-soul inflections alongside synths and strings that make you move. “Small Plastic Heart” especially delivers the dance floor nostalgia we’re all pining for right now_.” – **Paste** “_Between their highly devoted approach to songwriting and their intuitive ability to hone in their sound, the record is a snapshot of a trio that’s perfectly in sync, working lock-in-step to craft something melodic, meaningful and masterful._” – ** American Songwriter** “_There’s a strong ’90s dance vibe with the house-y ‘Sacred’_.” – **BrooklynVegan** **Bristol-based Electronic-pop Trio** **ELDER ISLAND ****Takes their “**_**Rich tapestry of sounds from indie, electronica, pop, and soul” **_**(Under The Radar) on the Road** **North American Headline Tour Kicks Off From May 12th in Boston (Middle East, Upstairs) to June 4th in Vancouver, BC (Imperial) **Sophomore Album **_**Swimming Static**_** [Out Now](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=09236246ef&e=615f2b8493)** [**‘Making Of’ Documentary [Out Now]**](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=9c5c3a824c&e=615f2b8493) **APRIL 18, 2022 (Bristol, UK) — **Kicking off on May 12th at Boston’s _Middle East( Upstairs)_, **Katy Sargent**, **Luke Thornton** and **David Havard **of Electronic- pop Trio** Elder Island **will return to the Americas for the first time since October 2019_ i_n support of the critically-hailed, independently released second album _ [**Swimming Static.**](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=7b5c0dcd7e&e=615f2b8493)_ ![](https://i0.wp.com/mcusercontent.com/f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984/images/d64f8e8a- 06d2-ddd5-902d-2b7e70f8e4c7.jpg?resize=380%2C537&ssl=1) **TOUR DATES** Thu, May 12 – Boston – Middle East (Upstairs) [TICKETS](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=30cd2b8a56&e=615f2b8493) Fri, May 13 – Brooklyn, NY – Elsewhere [TICKETS](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=33e678d1f9&e=615f2b8493) Sat, May 14 – Montreal – Fairmount [TICKETS](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=f1927e69ea&e=615f2b8493) Mon, May 16 – Toronto – Axis Club [TICKETS](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=c7c1c237a8&e=615f2b8493) Tue, May 17 – Detroit – El Club [TICKETS](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=2afa1ebc29&e=615f2b8493) Wed, May 18 – Chicago – Lincoln Hall [TICKETS](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=0a8c40bd2e&e=615f2b8493) Fri, May 20 – Denver, CO – Bluebird [TICKETS](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=17108da000&e=615f2b8493) Sat, May 21 – Boulder, CO – The Fox Theater [TICKETS](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=5f80c55b3a&e=615f2b8493) Tue, May 24 – Phoenix – Valley Bar [TICKETS](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=bbd1fbb685&e=615f2b8493) Wed, May 25 – San Diego – Music Box [TICKETS](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=6685e08531&e=615f2b8493) Fri, May 27 – Los Angeles – Fonda [TICKETS](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=4c3d984a41&e=615f2b8493) Mon, May 30 – San Francisco – Regency [TICKETS](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=a72d333e0f&e=615f2b8493) Thu, June 2 – Portland – Wonder Ballroom [TICKETS](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=7b9ee4c0b9&e=615f2b8493) Fri, June 3 – Seattle – Neumos [TICKETS](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=7d37f91a49&e=615f2b8493) Sat, June 4 – Vancouver – Imperial [TICKETS](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=8db302bc57&e=615f2b8493) Elder Island’s live shows have taken on a shape and reputation of their own; refusing to rely on electronic backing tracks or pre-recordings, the band create unique and atmospheric experiences where multi-layered beats and melodic broodings stir emotions and never fail to get crowds dancing. **Gigwise** lauds, “Their music reverberates infinitely, capturing the emotions as well as ears of those who are lucky enough to be present.” While **Bristol In Stereo **exclaims, “We were all sweat-drenched and aching, which in no way hampered the ensuing dancing in response.” Following 2019’s acclaimed debut album _**The Omnitone Collection**_, [_**Swimming Static**_](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=d06cfe17ca&e=615f2b8493)_, _sees the band reach new heights of expertly crafted experimentation. Flitting between the surreal dream-state of electronica and the storytelling-esque lyricisms of indie, the new album (which was recorded in their home studio in 2020) tempers introspection with a coveted taste of feel-good pop, offering dashes of neo-soul at the core. You can expect to hear the infectious songs that shapeshift and captivate such as“** Feral**,” “**Small Plastic Heart**,” “**Purely Educational**,” “**Sacred**,” and“** Queen Of Kings**” live this May and June. Listen to _Swimming Static _HERE: [https://orcd.co/swimmingstatic](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=3bdc997f22&e=615f2b8493) ![](https://i0.wp.com/mcusercontent.com/f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984/images/72dece95- 2662-ad1c-309e-befaf6290fde.jpg?resize=218%2C218&ssl=1) **Elder Island – **_**Swimming Static**_** ** 1. Embers 2. [Purely Educational](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=75b7229ca4&e=615f2b8493) 3. [Small Plastic Heart](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=51127332be&e=615f2b8493) 4. [Sacred](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=5988def0d4&e=615f2b8493) 5. Here Am I6. Queen Of Kings7. [Feral](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=70f00ecf37&e=615f2b8493) 8. Intertwine9. Cannonball10. Late At Night **WHAT THE PRESS IS SAYING:** “_The Bristol electro-pop trio provides all of the elements of what you’d want to listen to heading out of the pandemic darkness and into summer: splendid vocals from singer and cellist Katy Sargent, groovy bass lines from Luke Maestro, polished synths from David Harvard and an incredibly danceable overall aesthetic. Fusing trip-hop and electro, “Sacred” feels true to its Bristol roots, while the thumping pulse and progressive buildup of “Small Plastic Heart” is a moment of sheer elation. This is music that’s just downright fun to listen to, and the limited but stellar back catalog is likewise solid gold_.” – **SF Chronicle** ![](https://i0.wp.com/mcusercontent.com/f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984/images/1354c232- 3446-a8f1-e219-1f1f8f273067.jpg?resize=410%2C323&ssl=1) **ELDER ISLAND** Photo credit: **Matt Joy Photo** “_Elder Island’s sophomore record is even more reflective and atmospheric than any of their previous releases combined… What you get from this Bristol-based group is thoughtful, “digestible,” and danceable music. As much as you can simply love the chill, comprehensible folksy dance group, you can also look to them for introspective pondering and contemplation_.” –** The Aquarian** ‘”_Alluringly hypnotic vocals courtesy of lead singer Katy Sargent with a slow but sticky beat that builds to an ethereal climax. The booming synths and wide-open soundscape earns its place as one of the most solid dance-tracks in Elder Island’s discography_.”- **The Alternative on “Sacred”** “_Upbeat and underscored by a funk-led bassline, vocalist Katy Sargent’s reverb- laden vocals glide through a glistening dancefloor, shifting between gradually building synth keys, into full force electro-pop._” – **Velvet Independant on “Purely Educational”** **“**_Feeling like the lovechild of Arctic Monkeys’ A.M. and Warpaint’s Head’s Up, the swanky pop sound plays a tug-o-war with dark and light._“-** The Alternative on “Feral”** _“[_Swimming Static_] seethes with boredom, thrill, fear and horror. It’s yet another entry into the setlist at the club at the end of the world. You’re going to love it.” _**_– _****Gigwise** “_Elder Island Create Genre Defiant Comfort Food For Your Ears On Stylish Electro- Tinged Beauty _Swimming Static” – **Rock and Roll Fables** “_The track, gushing with synths that bounce with the determination of an animal on the prowl, is destined for the radio and worldwide acclaim._” – **Play Too Much on “Sacred”** _“Their emotional and experimental take on music is hard-hitting” – _**One Great Song** Elder Island | Purely Educational (Official Video) [⌊Elder Island | Purely Educational (Official Video)⌉⌊Elder Island | Purely Educational( Official Video)⌉ Watch this video on YouTube **Elder Island “Purely Educational”** Elder Island | Feral (Official Video) [⌊Elder Island | Feral (Official Video)⌉⌊Elder Island | Feral (Official Video)⌉ Watch this video on YouTube **Elder Island “Feral”** Elder Island are vocalist and cellist **Katy Sargent**, bassist and beat maestro** Luke Thornton** and guitarist and synth master **David Havard**. Carving out a genre-defying space for themselves in our musical landscape, Elder Island captivate with shapeshifting songs. The trio’s sound cherry-picks and transforms elements from genres as diverse as electronica, indie, pop and neo-soul. The result is a web of sound that threads poetic lyricism and unfamiliar instruments over a backdrop of electronic elements and synth-heavy dance beats. Their sophomore album** _Swimming Static_** follows 2019’s acclaimed debut _**The Omnitone Collection**_, which has seen the band amass a massive 200 million global streams and over one million monthly listeners on Spotify. **[Twitter](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=860fb6d302&e=615f2b8493) | [Facebook](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=2aa8b51329&e=615f2b8493) | [Instagram](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=87aa311e16&e=615f2b8493) | [Website](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=affc8f2bd2&e=615f2b8493)** ### Share this: * [ Facebook ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/elder-island-north-american-headline-tour-kicks-off-on-may-12-sophomore-album-swimming-static-out-now/?share=facebook) * [ X ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/elder-island-north-american-headline-tour-kicks-off-on-may-12-sophomore-album-swimming-static-out-now/?share=x) * [ Email ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/elder-island-north-american-headline-tour-kicks-off-on-may-12-sophomore-album-swimming-static-out-now/?subject=%5BShared%20Post%5D%20ELDER%20ISLAND%20North%20American%20Headline%20Tour%20Kicks%20Off%20on%20May%2012%2C%20Sophomore%20Album%20%27Swimming%20Static%27%20Out%20Now&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nyrdcast.com%2Felder-island-north-american-headline-tour-kicks-off-on-may-12-sophomore-album-swimming-static-out-now%2F&share=email) * [ LinkedIn ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/elder-island-north-american-headline-tour-kicks-off-on-may-12-sophomore-album-swimming-static-out-now/?share=linkedin) * [ Mastodon ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/elder-island-north-american-headline-tour-kicks-off-on-may-12-sophomore-album-swimming-static-out-now/?share=mastodon) * [ Nextdoor ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/elder-island-north-american-headline-tour-kicks-off-on-may-12-sophomore-album-swimming-static-out-now/?share=nextdoor) * [ Pinterest ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/elder-island-north-american-headline-tour-kicks-off-on-may-12-sophomore-album-swimming-static-out-now/?share=pinterest) * [ Reddit ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/elder-island-north-american-headline-tour-kicks-off-on-may-12-sophomore-album-swimming-static-out-now/?share=reddit) * [ Tumblr ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/elder-island-north-american-headline-tour-kicks-off-on-may-12-sophomore-album-swimming-static-out-now/?share=tumblr) ### Like this: Like Loading… ### _Related_