# THE CHURCH Release New Single “Realm of Minor Angels”… On Tour Soon! - Link: https://www.nyrdcast.com/the-church-release-new-single-realm-of-minor-angels-on-tour-soon/ - Published: 2023-08-29T13:30:00-05:00 - Author: Eugene Tierney “There’s a warm intimacy to this trippy, low-key affair that invites you to trance out into contemplative bliss. Elements of the goth, new wave, and space rock worlds that intermingled when they started still coalesce here (‘Antarctica’ is a standout). Given the throwback vibes of so many modern tunes, _The Hypnogogue _works equally well as retro and timeless music.” – **A.V Club** “On _The Hypnogogue_, the quintet creates fluid moods, moving in idiosyncratic directions while maintaining the shadowy gaze that has defined The Church’s style.” – **American Songwriter** “The Church’s usual melodic, psychedelic sound takes a stark turn into a concept album about a sci-fi dystopia, perfectly suited for singer Steve Kilbey’s plaintive voice.” – **Post-Punk.com** ### **THE CHURCH** [⌊The Church⌉⌊The Church⌉[ ### **Release New Single “󠀁[Realm of Minor Angels](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=ebd31a15fd&e=615f2b8493)󠁿”**⏎ **From Upcoming Deluxe Edition of **_**The Hypnogogue**_ #### **On Tour This Fall** **AUGUST 25, 2023 (Melbourne, AUS) – **Few bands enter their fifth decade of making music with all the fierce creative energy of their early years. Even fewer bands are like **The Church**. With a Fall Tour kicking off on September 28th in Seattle, WA and circling the States and hitting SoCal, New Mexico, Georgia, Florida, and Illinois in support if their critically-hailed 26th album [_**The Hypnogogue**_](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=feb9d47884&e=615f2b8493), these psych-guitar masters will be releasing a Deluxe Edition for this album on ** September 22, 2023** _via_ Communicating Vessels.  In anticipation for both the expanded version and the tour, The Church are releasing the next single “[**Realm of Minor Angels**](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=5c153607af&e=615f2b8493),” which can be heard [here](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=88dda1eb7f&e=615f2b8493). As one of the additional tracks added to the Deluxe Edition, the song falls expertly within the band’s forward-facing oeuvre. “‘Realm of Minor Angels’ is without doubt one of my favorite singles The Church has ever released,” says bassist/vocalist/founder **Steve Kilbey** about the shimmery track.  “From the moment [guitarist] **Jeffrey Cain** started playing the opening riff, I was hooked. The singing and lyrics are my own subtle homage to the torch songs of the ‘60s and check out **Ian Haug**’s mandolin lines and **Ashley Naylor**’ s slide work!” The Church - No Other You (Official) [⌊The Church - No Other You (Official)⌉⌊The Church - No Other You (Official)⌉ Watch this video on YouTube **The Church “Realm of Minor Angels”** The first thematic and narrative album in their career, _The Hypnogogue _(released February 24, 2023 _via _Communicating Vessels), found the band with arguably some of the best reviews in their 40-year history. A.V. Club lauded, “There’s a warm intimacy to this trippy, low-key affair that invites you to trance out into contemplative bliss. Elements of the goth, new wave, and space rock worlds that intermingled when they started still coalesce here… _The Hypnogogue_ works equally well as retro and timeless music.” BrooklynVegan adds, “Forty some years into their existence, these Aussie psych legends are making some of the most vital music of their careers.” Under the Radar assures,“ _The Hypnogogue_ reaffirms why this band have been held in high esteem for so long.” While music fans and critics revere their studio catalog, their live shows are something to behold. Rolling Stone raves, “In full flight, Kilbey plays the bass with a power and intent once reserved for ascending Lancaster bomber pilots in WWII.” KCRW hosted a live session of the band, chiming, “The band’s unmistakable blend of lush atmospherics and diamond-edged rock ’n’ roll remains as intoxicating as ever.” The Big Takeover applauds the seamless flow of their sets as “a selection of captivating new songs honoring the band’s beloved sound while carrying it forward.” Starting in 1980, The Church continued expanding their highly cinematic and atmospheric blend of indie rock, shimmering post-punk, icy dreampop and psychedelic post-rock without retreading their steps.  Beginning with classic early albums _Of Skins and Heart_, _The Blurred Crusade_, and _Heyday_, it was their 1988 album _Starfish _that broke into the mainstream and gave The Church the international hit “**Under the Milky Way.**” The hit single has been regarded as one of the most influential and recognizable Australian rock anthems of all time. The renowned five-piece line-up is made up of bassist, vocalist and founder **Steve Kilbey** along with long- time collaborator, drummer and producer **Tim Powles**, who’s remained a staple across 17 albums since 1994. Joining them is guitarist ** Ian Haug**, who has been strumming with the band since 2013 and formerly of Australian rock icons Powderfinger. Touring multi-instrumentalist talent **Jeffrey Cain** is now a full-time member since the departure of Peter Koppes in early 2020. Rounding out the members is the newly recruited **Ashley Naylor**, one of Australia’s finest guitarists and long-time member of Paul Kelly’s touring band. Entering their fourth decade as a band, The Church continue to remain a treasured creative force.   [⌊The Church⌉⌊The Church⌉[ **THE CHURCH** Photo credit: Hugh Stewart **TOUR DATES**   Sep 28 Seattle, WA Neptune Theater Sep 30 San Francisco, CA Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2023 Oct 1 Mill Valley, CA Sweetwater Music Hall Oct 2 Ventura, CA Ventura Music Hall Oct 4 Pomona, CA The Glass House Oct 5 Las Vegas, NV Brooklyn Bowl Oct 6 Chandler, AZ The Showroom at Wild Horse Pass Oct 7 Santa Fe, NM The Lesnic Oct 9 Omaha, NE The Waiting Room Oct 11 Ferndale, MI The Magic Bag Oct 12 State College, PA State Theater Oct 13 Covington, KY Madison Theatre Oct 14 Atlanta, GA Variety Playhouse Oct 15 Birmingham, AL Saturn Oct 17 Ponte Vedra, FL Ponte Vedra Concert Hall Oct 18 Orlando, FL The Abbey Oct 19 Clearwater, FL Capitol Theatre Oct 20 Fort Lauderdale, FL Culture Room Oct 21 Fort Lauderdale, FL Culture Room Oct 23 Pensacola, FL Vinyl Music Room Oct 24 New Orleans, LA House of Blues Oct 26 Austin, TX Levitation Festival Oct 27 Houston, TX Heights Theater Oct 28 Dallas, TX Kessler Theater Oct 29 Oklahoma City, OK Tower Theater Oct 31 Evanston, IL SPACE Nov 1 Evanston, IL SPACE **Social Media:[Website](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=9f66a91b81&e=615f2b8493) | [Facebook](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=56ca6ab642&e=615f2b8493) | [Twitter](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=27721ecddc&e=615f2b8493) | [Instagram](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=d26c74f804&e=615f2b8493) [[ ### Share this: * [ Facebook ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/the-church-release-new-single-realm-of-minor-angels-on-tour-soon/?share=facebook) * [ X ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/the-church-release-new-single-realm-of-minor-angels-on-tour-soon/?share=x) * [ Email ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/the-church-release-new-single-realm-of-minor-angels-on-tour-soon/?subject=%5BShared%20Post%5D%20THE%20CHURCH%20Release%20New%20Single%20%22Realm%20of%20Minor%20Angels%22%E2%80%A6%20On%20Tour%20Soon%21&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nyrdcast.com%2Fthe-church-release-new-single-realm-of-minor-angels-on-tour-soon%2F&share=email) * [ LinkedIn ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/the-church-release-new-single-realm-of-minor-angels-on-tour-soon/?share=linkedin) * [ Mastodon ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/the-church-release-new-single-realm-of-minor-angels-on-tour-soon/?share=mastodon) * [ Nextdoor ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/the-church-release-new-single-realm-of-minor-angels-on-tour-soon/?share=nextdoor) * [ Pinterest ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/the-church-release-new-single-realm-of-minor-angels-on-tour-soon/?share=pinterest) * [ Reddit ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/the-church-release-new-single-realm-of-minor-angels-on-tour-soon/?share=reddit) * [ Tumblr ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/the-church-release-new-single-realm-of-minor-angels-on-tour-soon/?share=tumblr) ### Like this: Like Loading… ### _Related_