# THE SOUNDS return to the U.S. with a Fall tour including Riot Fest! - Link: https://www.nyrdcast.com/the-sounds-return-to-the-u-s-with-a-fall-tour-including-riot-fest/ - Published: 2021-07-30T09:00:00-05:00 - Author: Eugene Tierney [[ “_Often bittersweet, the album excels by retaining the core Sounds formula — catchy hooks, impeccable production — as the group pushes their emotions and musical boundaries forward for the first time in a while._” 4/5 – **AllMusic** “_It’s as if no time has passed on Things We Do for Love. The Sounds are as transparent as it gets._” – **American Songwriter** _“It’s the Sounds most solid — and retro-minded — effort in years, opening on the bubbly thumper of a title track, and bounding headlong into the kitschy synth-rocker“ Safe and Sound,” a shimmery power ballad called “Changes,” the sinister creeper “ Hollow,” a slinking “Fingertips,” and the punk-powerchorded “Stay Free,” which hearkens back to early Sounds staples like “Living in America,” with its now-ironic tagline of “We’re not living in America/ And we’re not sorry.” _– **Spin** _“The Things We Do For Love is densely packed with rich production, catchy hooks, and uplifting pace. The melodramatic lyrics of love, loss, and growth are conveyed excellently by Maja Ivarsson’s voice, which carries a commanding and urgent presence._”** Earmilk** _“Things We Do For Love continues the band’s development from mid-aughts indie melodies to full-on danceable pop, with synths pulsating on ten of the album’s eleven tracks. With reference points ranging from Vangelis to Duncan Jones’ film Moon, the record is a surprising amalgamation of sci-fi scores and blunt emotions._”  – **FLOOD** “_With Things We Do for Love, that same innovative instinct is still there, even as the songs firmly fit in with the rest of The Sounds catalog_.” – **The Aquarian** “_A musical antidote for these sobering times, Things We Do For Love’s eleven songs offer an invigorating rush of sonic escapism to soothe—or at least distract—even the weariest of souls._” – **Albumism** “_[Things We Do For Love] is slick, effective pop._” – **Spill Magazine** “_Things We Do For Love offers a more measured approach yet the group retains its energy and pop sensibilities._” – **The Big Takeover** **THE SOUNDS** **Reschedule Intimate Tour Dates ****In Support of **_**THINGS WE DO FOR LOVE**_ **Chicago and Los Angeles already SOLD OUT!** ![](https://i0.wp.com/mcusercontent.com/f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984/images/298852a7- 9e7d-47ea-b6cb-dc3c32583487.jpg?resize=236%2C236&ssl=1) **THE SOUNDS** photo credit: David Möller **JULY 29, 2021 (New York, NY) — **When the pandemic swept globally, Swedish indie rock group **The Sounds **were forced to postpone their U.S. tour in support of their first full album in seven years, **_[Things We Do For Love](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=f6a5e1c17b&e=615f2b8493)_**( release date: **June 12, 2020**_via_**Arnioki Records**). Now, they have announced some rescheduled dates and two shows – Los Angeles and Chicago – are already **SOLD OUT**. A dynamic and exciting live band, The Sounds thrives and truly enjoys being on the stage in the live performance context. With a tour of intimate rock clubs and theaters that kicks off on September 14th at NYC’s _Bowery Ballroom_, the band will travel the length of the US with shows in DC (_Black Cat _on Sept. 15th), Cleveland (_Grog Shop _on Sept. 16), Chicago (_Reggies _on Sept. 18th – SOLD OUT), Denver (_The Oriental Theater _on Sept. 20th), Los Angeles (_Troubadour _on Sept. 21 – SOLD OUT), San Diego (_Music Box _on Sept. 22nd), Garden Grove (_Garden Amphitheater _on Sept. 23rd), and concludes in San Francisco (_Great American Music Hall _on Sept. 24th). Included on the tour is a hotly-anticipated performance at Chicago’s _Riot Fest _on September 17th. ![](https://i0.wp.com/mcusercontent.com/f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984/_compresseds/921232f6- 8df8-0074-a3e9-e56197e68e5d.jpeg?w=1290&ssl=1) **TOUR DATES** Sept. 14          New York City                      Bowery BallroomSept. 15           Washington, DC                  Black CatSept. 16          Cleveland, OH                      Grog ShopSept. 17           Chicago, IL                  Riot Fest (main stages)Sept. 18          Chicago, IL                            Reggies (Riot Fest late show) – SOLD OUTSept. 20          Denver, CO             Oriental TheaterSept. 21          Los Angeles, CA                   Troubadour – SOLD OUTSept. 22          San Diego, CA                       Music BoxSept. 23  Garden Grove, CA               Garden AmphitheaterSept. 24          San Francisco, CA               Great American Music Hall Considering The Sounds’ 23-year career, it’s no surprise that their latest album _Things We Do For Love_ is a musically accomplished and sonically polished master class in electro-flecked, neon rock. The album harnesses their hard-earned maturity and dynamic chemistry into effervescent zing and escapist ‘80s indulgence reminiscent of the quintet’s Platinum-selling 2002 debut _Living in America_. **Listen to **_**Things Things We Do For Love **_[**HERE**](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=6bf1ab43a8&e=615f2b8493) The Sounds "Safe and Sound" Livestream from the KB, Malmö Sweden [⌊The Sounds "Safe and Sound" Livestream from the KB, Malmö Sweden⌉⌊The Sounds "Safe and Sound" Livestream from the KB, Malmö Sweden⌉ Watch this video on YouTube **THE SOUNDS – Livestream from the KB, Malmö Sweden** ![](https://i0.wp.com/mcusercontent.com/f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984/images/7ff11857- c4da-4ba4-8c19-92ddcd297645.jpg?resize=299%2C299&ssl=1) **THE SOUNDS** _Things We Do For Love_ instinctively recaptures The Sounds’ perky, punky best; conjuring images of smeared neon nights on the town, falling in love (or lust), and the mutual tingle of things left unsaid, all with a sparkle of defiant optimism– forever reaching for something brighter and better than the socially-mandated status quo. Critically-hailed as a “invigorating rush of sonic escapism” (Albumism) and their “most solid — and retro-minded — effort in years” (SPIN), _Things We Do For Love _is astonishingly fresh as its triumphant. It captures The Sounds at the very height of their collective powers: an intersection of young-at-heart verve and chiseled expertise that only happens once in a band’s lifetime, if at all. Formed in Helsingborg, Sweden in 1998, The Sounds exploded worldwide with _Living in America_ just four years later, propelled by singles “Seven Days a Week”, “Rock‘ n’ Roll”, and the title track (which hit #3 on the Swedish charts). Over the decade that followed they toured relentlessly (more than 200 shows in 2006 alone, the majority in the U.S.) – including runs with Foo Fighters, No Doubt, and The Strokes – and founded their own record label, before finally coming up for air after 2013’s _Weekend_. **The Sounds **is **Maja Ivarsson** (_vocals_), **Felix Rodriguez** (_guitar_), ** Jesper Anderberg** (_guitar, keyboards_), **Johan Richter** (_bass_), and **Fredrik Blond** (_drums_). **_Things We Do For Love_** is out now. 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