Slint have announced a run of UK and Irish live dates.
Slint recorded output, comprising just two full length LP’s: “Tweez” and “Spiderland”, is considered an influence of rock & post-rock bands, ranging from Pavement to Mogwai.
Slint disbanded in 1992, the individual members remained extremely productive, contributing to seminal bands like The Breeders, The Palace Brothers, Tortoise & many more. The band reunited officially in 2007 for a well-received run of concerts.
Earlier this year, Touch & Go Records and the band compiled an ambitious expanded edition of “Spiderland”, remastered by Bob Weston. The limited edition sold out ahead of release, but a slimmed down version of the set is released on 24 June 2014.
The reissue includes a bonus disc of demos and rarities plus a DVD of “Breadcrumb Trail”, a documentary by Lance Bangs about the band’s making of “Spiderland”; the film also received a theatrical release.
Coinciding with the release, Slint have announced a run of UK and Irish live dates.
Slint August Tour Dates:
12 – The Old Market – Brighton
13 – Electric – London
14 – Cockpit – Leeds
15 – The Arches – Glasgow
16 – Green Man Festival – Crickhowell
18 – Limelight – Belfast
19 – Button Factory – Dublin
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Slint recorded output, comprising just two full length LP’s: “Tweez” and “Spiderland”, is considered an influence of rock & post-rock bands, ranging from Pavement to Mogwai.
Slint disbanded in 1992, the individual members remained extremely productive, contributing to seminal bands like The Breeders, The Palace Brothers, Tortoise & many more. The band reunited officially in 2007 for a well-received run of concerts.
Earlier this year, Touch & Go Records and the band compiled an ambitious expanded edition of “Spiderland”, remastered by Bob Weston. The limited edition sold out ahead of release, but a slimmed down version of the set is released on 24 June 2014.
The reissue includes a bonus disc of demos and rarities plus a DVD of “Breadcrumb Trail”, a documentary by Lance Bangs about the band’s making of “Spiderland”; the film also received a theatrical release.
Coinciding with the release, Slint have announced a run of UK and Irish live dates.
Slint August Tour Dates:
12 – The Old Market – Brighton
13 – Electric – London
14 – Cockpit – Leeds
15 – The Arches – Glasgow
16 – Green Man Festival – Crickhowell
18 – Limelight – Belfast
19 – Button Factory – Dublin
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