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Ezra Miller Is in a Band?

Indie alt-rock band Son's of an Illustrious Father release introspective single before heading out on worldwide tour.

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Alt-rock trio Sons of an Illustrious Father, comprised of Josh Aubin, Lilah Larson, and actor Ezra Miller continue tearing up the indie scene with their unique, "genre queer" sound with their latest, self-titled single.


The Howard Bilerman produced track features a creative blend of retro guitar lines, attention-grabbing vocal harmonies, and entrancing strings, arranged by The Dears frontman Murray A. Lightburn. The single produces a psychedelic vibe, with lyrics that are reflective and engaging, touching on the experiences the group has shared over the years and their evolution as a band.

In an interview with Highsnobiety, Aubin shared that the single's message "started as more of an active reflection" and that "It feels like a moment of seeing us from afar, but also being very much ingrained into the experience which was in our lives, and was particularity for this tour." Miller and Larson followed up this statement by saying that when the track is performed, there are various feelings of intention and affirmation, almost like a "physic manifesto."

In addition to the release of a new song and the increasing popularity of their 2018 album, Deus Sex Machina, Sons have begun a massive worldwide tour, including shows opening for Priests in the U.S. this summer and a headline show at the Village Underground in London. Listen to Sons of an Illustrious Father's self-titled single and check out the tour dates below.


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Tour dates:

4/23/19 - Hong Kong, China @ This Town Needs

4/25/19 - Singapore @ SCAPE

4/27/19 - Shanghai, China @ Strawberry Music Festival

4/28/19 - Chengdu, China @ Strawberry Music Festival

4/30/19 - Beijing, China @ Tango Live

5/4/19 - Seoul, South Korea @ Yes 24 Hall

5/13/19 - Lisbon, Portugal @ MusicBox

5/15/19 - Madrid, Spain @ Moby Dick

5/16/19 - Barcelona, Spain @ Sala Nau

5/20/19 - Glasgow, UK @ King Tut's Wah Wah Hut

5/21/19 - London, UK @ Village Underground

5/24/19 - Manchester, UK @ Dot to Dot Festival

5/25/19 - Bristol, UK @ Dot to Dot Festival

5/26/19 - Nottingham, UK @ Dot to Dot Festival

5/28/19 - Brussels, Belgium @ AB Club

5/29/19 - Paris, France @ Bellevilloise

5/31/19 - Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Bitterzoet

6/2/19 - Berlin, Germany @ Bi Nuu

6/3/19 - Cologne, Germany @ Luxor

6/5/19 - Copenhagen, Denmark @ Pumpehuset

6/7/19 - Oslo, Norway @ Parkteateret

6/9/19 - Stockholm, Sweden @ Nalen Klubb

6/15/19 - Mexico City, MX @ Bajo Circuito

6/20/19 - Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall +

6/21/19 - Austin, TX @ Barracuda +

6/22/19 - Dallas, TX @ Club Dada +

6/24/19 - Albuquerque, NM @ Sister +

6/25/19 - Phoenix, AZ @ Valley Bar +

6/26/19 - San Diego, CA @ Soda Bar +

6/27/19 - Los Angeles, CA @ Teragram Ballroom +

6/29/19 - Oakland, CA @ Starline Social Club +

7/01/19 - Portland, OR @ Polaris +

7/02/19 - Vancouver, BC @ Biltmore Cabaret +

7/03/19 - Seattle, WA @ Neumos +

7/21/19 - Philadelphia, PA @ Boot & Saddle

7/22/19 - Washington, DC @ DC9

7/23/19 - Brooklyn, NY @ Rough Trade

7/25/19 - Boston, MA @ Great Scott

7/26/19 - Montreal, QC @ Casa Del Popolo

7/27/19 - Toronto, ON @ Garrison

+ - with Priests



Alessandra Rincón is a journalist, writer, and photographer from Baton Rouge, Louisiana living in New York City. She loves covering music, art and culture news and you can usually find her at a show or with her nose in a book. In her spare time she is a musician, comic book nerd and wannabe cook.



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Dazzling pop music with hints of gospel and soul.

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American Authors recently dropped Seasons, a 10-track collection of songs blending pop, rock, and hip-hop flavors.

As seasons change, so do cultures and circumstances. On American Authors latest album, the band transforms those cyclical changes into a dynamic musical journey.

Vocalist Zac Barnett explains, "we had to go through all of these experiences and moments of experimentation to reach this body of work, which is the most genuine and pure thing we've ever done. It encompasses every season of our music: the ups, the downs, the highs, the lows, and everything in between. We let go of where we started, fell into the place of writing from the heart, and captured what came out naturally."

Seasons


The entry point on the new album is"Stay Around," a pop-flavored alt-rock tune full of bright synths, echoing guitars, and delicious falsetto. "Say Amen" features Billy Raffoul, whose voice perfectly complements Barnett's. Full of tight gospel textures, the tune exudes intense passion, along with electrifying choir-like harmonies.

"Neighborhood" rides gentle melancholic hues and flows into a smooth iridescent tune emanating poignant, nostalgic surfaces. "Before I Go," a clear standout, opens on a stuttering guitar riff backed by thick, heavy synths. Barnett's rasping tones give the tune incredible sincerity, especially when the radiant gospel-like harmonies enter. Seasons is rife with gleaming colors, captivating melodies, and ineffable vocals supported by burnished harmonies–a stellar album from the veteran rockers.

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