We’re headlining School Night at Bardot in Hollywood, presented by Chris Douridas from KCRW and mfg. This Monday, November 14. On stage around 11:30, goes till the wee hours!
Posted October 14, 2011
Our cover of Halo made Stereogum’s list of the best Indie Rock Beyoncé covers.
More touring with The Damnwells: September & October
Posted September 8, 2011
Another tour coming up with The Damnwells -- this time we’re going across the US in September and October, from Asbury Park NJ all the way to Salt Lake City.
New record phase 2 at Electric Lady in NYC
Posted September 2, 2011
We’re making serious headway on our forthcoming record. Spent some quality time in August and September at the fabulous Electric Lady Studios in NYC, with John O’Mahony co-producing. We couldn’t be more stoked about this one and can’t wait to play it for you.
‘Halo’ video at Paste Magazine
Posted March 29, 2011
Paste Magazine featured our Halo cover in their ‘30 Fun Indie-Artist Covers of Pop Tunes’: “Another cover that surpasses the original, the Brooklyn band rocks it out with powerful and emotive vocals.”
‘The Doubt’ on Being Human
Posted February 28, 2011
‘The Doubt’ off of Loneliest Generation will be featured on Being Human on the Syfy network tonight!
Chris Douridas (KCRW) + mfg present School Night
Posted November 9, 2011
We’re headlining School Night at Bardot in Hollywood, presented by Chris Douridas from KCRW and mfg. This Monday, November 14. On stage around 11:30, goes till the wee hours!
January 2012 Tour with David Mead
Posted December 14, 2011
It is with hearts filled with glee that we're announcing our January tour of the South and East with the incomparable David Mead. We're playing as his band too. Here’s the full sched:
Jan 17 - Arlington, VA @ IOTA Cafe
Jan 18 - Easton, MD @ NightCat
Jan 20 - Louisville, KY @ WFPK Live at Lunch
Jan 20 - Nashville, TN @ The Basement
Jan 21 - Louisville, KY @ Zanzabar
Jan 23 - Atlanta, GA @ Smith’s Olde Bar
Jan 24 - Charlotte, NC @ Evening Muse
Jan 25 - Richmond, VA @ The Camel
Jan 27 - Philadelphia, PA @ Tin Angel
Jan 30 - New York, NY @ Living Room
Six Nights in New York
Posted January 2, 2012
Once upon a time we had a residency at the Living Room that lasted many months and pretty much jump-started our life as a band in New York. We’re coming back for what you might call the speed-dating version -- six nights in a row, Monday Jan. 30 through Saturday Feb. 4, with special guests most nights. Here’s the full schedule:
Mon Jan 30: 7 pm David Mead (ft. Harper Blynn), 8 pm Harper Blynn
Tue Jan 31: 7 pm Johanna and the Dusty Floor, 7:45 pm Harper Blynn
Wed Feb 1: 7 pm Aaron Lee Tasjan, 7:45 pm Harper Blynn
Thu Feb 2: 9 pm Harper Blynn
Fri Feb 3: 7 pm Blake Hazard (of The Submarines), 7:45 pm Harper Blynn
Sat Feb 4: 7 pm Poundcake, 7:45 pm Harper Blynn
Hotel Cafe residency in Hollywood
Posted January 28, 2012
We loved last fall’s residency at Hotel Cafe in LA, and if you love doing something, you should do it again. So we are. Hotel Cafe, Hollywood CA, Thursdays at 9 pm, February 9 through March 8 2012.
Vail Film Festival
Posted March 11, 2012
We're going down to the Vail Film Festival to join Sara Bareilles, Cary Brothers, Greg Laswell, Laura Jansen, Javier Dunn and Buddy for a great night of music. Friday March 30, open to the public, tix and info here.
SXSW 2012
Posted March 11, 2012
SXSW 2012 in Austin TX is upon us, and we’ve got two shows lined up:
Wed. 3/14, 6:45pm - Sea Now! Showcase
The Brew Exchange
706 W. 6th St (West Ave / Rio Grande)
Sat. 3/17, 11:00pm - Hotel Cafe Showcase
St. David’s Church Bethel Hall
301 E. 8th St (San Jacinto / Trinity)
On Tour Supporting Ingrid Michaelson
Posted March 21, 2012
We’re going on the road opening for Ingrid Michaelson on her Human Again Spring Tour. We can’t wait. Only a few tickets left:
Apr 16 - Minneapolis, MN @ Guthrie Theater SOLD OUT
Apr 18 - Boulder, CO @ Boulder Theater SOLD OUT
Apr 19 - Salt Lake City, UT @ In The Venue SOLD OUT
Apr 21 - Seattle, WA @ Moore Theatre SOLD OUT
Apr 22 - Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom
Apr 23 - Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater SOLD OUT
Apr 25 - San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore SOLD OUT
Apr 27 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern SOLD OUT
Apr 28 - San Diego, CA @ House of Blues SOLD OUT
Apr 29 - Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre
New album ‘Busy Hands’ out today!
Posted April 16, 2012
Our new record comes out today! We co-produced it with John O’Mahony and recorded it in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. And we’re giving it away on our homepage for FREE, right here.
Album Stream at Paste Magazine
Posted April 11, 2012
Paste Magazine is streaming our entire new album Busy Hands until the release date next week! Check here to hear the whole thing...
Busy Hands US Album Release Tour - June 2012
Posted May 27, 2012
We’re going on tour all across the US in support of our new album Busy Hands, from May 30th till July 1st. Madi Diaz will be on the bill for most of the shows. Full schedule:
May 30 - Philadelphia, PA @ Tin Angel
June 4 - Washington, DC @ DC9
June 5 - Boston, MA @ O’Brien’s
June 8 - New York, NY @ Mercury Lounge
June 11 - Nashville, TN @ The Basement
June 12 - Louisville, KY @ Zanzabar
June 13 - Chicago, IL @ Schubas
June 14 - Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street Entry
June 16 - Toronto, ON @ Dakota Tavern (NXNE)
June 18 - St. Louis, MO @ Off Broadway
June 20 - Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall
June 21 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court
June 24 - Seattle, WA @ Chop Suey
June 26 - Portland, OR @ Doug Fir Lounge
June 28 - San Francisco, CA @ Cafe Du Nord
July 1 - Los Angeles, CA @ Troubadour
Check the tour page for details and tickets.
Harper Blynn’s cover of Halo - out now!
Posted June 5, 2012
Our cover of Beyoncé’s Halo (with ‘Cannibal Resource’ by Dirty Projectors) is out today! It cracked the top 100 on the iTunes Top Alternative Songs chart. Get it here!
Radio play for Busy Hands
Posted July 18, 2012
After being #16 Most Added on the CMJ Radio 200 Adds Chart, Busy Hands debuts at #190 on the CMJ Radio 200 Chart this week. It also broke the Top 25 on FMQB Specialty Radio and was named a Top 10 Album on KCRW’s Eclectic 24 station. Many thanks to all the stations around the country that are playing us!
Amazon Indie Deals
Posted July 10, 2012
Amazon is offering crazy deals on over 100 indie albums! From July 10 until August 10, get our new album Busy Hands for only $2.99. Click here to get it, and see the full list here.
‘In Another Life’ on Made in Jersey
Posted Sep 29, 2012
Our song 'In Another Life' was prominently featured during the first two minutes of the series premiere of Made in Jersey on CBS! Click here to check it out!
New single ‘Whispered Warning’ out now!
Posted Oct 23, 2012
We’re releasing a brand new song called ‘Whispered Warning’ today! Click here to buy, or listen here:
New single ‘Angel’ to benefit Hurricane Sandy relief efforts
Posted Nov 1, 2012
Buy our new single 'Angel' on our website before Thursday November 8 and all proceeds will go to the American Red Cross to aid the victims of Hurricane Sandy. Click here to get it. Here’s a preview:
Revenge and House of Lies
Posted Jan 12, 2013
Our music will be featured on not one but TWO tv shows on Sunday, January 13th: ABC’s hit show Revenge (9pm/8central), and Showtime’s House of Lies (10pm ET/PT). The latter will feature an on-camera cameo by our very own Pete. Tune in!
Opening for Sara Bareilles & One Republic
Posted Jun 3, 2013
We’re very psyched to announce a handful of tour dates with Sara Bareilles and One Republic for their 2013 summer tour!
9/17 @ Sandia Casino, Albuquerque NM
9/20 @ ACL Live, Austin TX
9/21 @ Bayou Concert Hall, Houston TX
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