Thurston Moore released his new album “Rock n Roll Consciousness” this April and his tour promoting it will start a short North American leg in the Twin Cities, where he will play the Turf Club on 7/12 supported by Shells. Tickets are still available HERE
The songs Thurston wrote for Rock n Roll Consciousness were brought to life and galvanized by the tight bond of friendship amongst the musicians, a line-up with which he’s been working since 2014: Deb Googe (of My Bloody Valentine, Snowpony) bass, James Sedwards (Nøught, Chrome Hoof) guitar and Steve Shelley (Sonic Youth, Crucifucks) drums. The recording highlights the group’s instrumental strength and beauty following two solid years of touring 2015’s critically acclaimed The Best Day album.
Rock n Roll Consciousness offers a wild leap forward in its expansive, anthemic and exploratory investigations, heralding love between angels, goddess mysticism and belief in healing through rebirth. Inspirited by radical love and the energies of the challenged soul of Mother Earth/Nature in direct resistance, the music is decidedly charged by the force of positive action and a great, true love where the feminine/masculine come together in fluid unions of beauty and light. “Exalted”, with lyrics by poet Radio Radieux, is an unfolding and emotional journey in homage to sacred energy and exaltation — a drug-infused visit from sacred womyn, sibyls, prophetesses, oracles, and goddesses reclaiming consciousness.
Tour Dates:
Jul 12 Turf Club St Paul, MN
Jul 13 Empty Bottle Chicago, IL
Jul 14 Pitchfork Music Festival Chicago, IL
Jul 15 MOCAD Detroit, MI
Jul 17 The Great Hall Toronto, Canada
Jul 18 La Sala Rossa Montreal, Canada
Jul 20 The Sinclair Cambridge, MA
Jul 21 The Bowery Ballroom New York, NY
Jul 22 Underground Arts Philadelphia, PA
Jul 23 Rock and Roll Hotel Washington, DC
