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Latest Netherlands News
Below is our complete Netherlands news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Netherlands To Release New Album In March
As humanity hurtles chaotically, blindly, and seemingly willingly towards what may well be its last act, Netherlands -- NYC’s hulking, intoxicatingly heavy progressive-sludge band -- has returned with an LP which attempts to filter the fury, the glimmers of hope, and untenable intensity of life in the anthropocene into a 10 song narrative whirlwind which sounds unlike anything you’ve ever heard.
Released on 31st March (Svart Records), "Severance" is the 9th release from multi-instrumentalist, compulsive creator, and unrepentant volume addict Timo Ellis (Cibo Matto, Spacehog, Yoko Ono) under the Netherlands moniker.
"Severance" features all the hallmarks of Ellis’ work, including blistering post-shred guitar heroics, primal drumming, and soulful, yet searing caterwauls. But as with every Netherlands release, Ellis has inexplicably found a way to ratchet up the intensity, render the dynamic shifts more extreme, and hone his menacing melange of melody and rhythm into a uniquely weaponised form of rock ‘n’ roll that reaches towards high art. On first single "Omisha" Timo comments:
"When I was writing this song I'd just re-watched The Seventh Seal (Bergman), and sort of broadly channeled my impressions of the film into the lyrics, which are sung as a kind of matter-of-fact warning from an angel of death. And although not specifically related to the vocal narrative, the name Omisha generally means 'Goddess of birth and death' and is of Indian origin. Musically it's basically just a funky sludge rock killer!" More...
Mastodon Announce North American Tour
Mastodon announce a September North American headlining tour with Dinosaur Jr. and Netherlands. The recently revealed dates include:
09/01 Edmonton, AB – Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
09/02 Calgary, AB – Grey Eagle Resort & Casino
09/04 Saskatoon, SK – O’Brian’s Event Centre
09/06 Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre
09/07 Duluth, MN – Duluth Heritage Center
09/08 Sioux City, IA – Anthem @ Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
09/11 Milwaukee, WI – Eagles Ballroom
09/12 Cleveland, OH – Agora Theatre & Ballroom
09/14 Fort Wayne, IN – Clyde Theatre
09/15 Grand Rapids, MI – 20 Monroe Live
09/16 London, ON – London Concert Theatre
09/17 Kitchener, ON – Elements
09/19 Hamilton, ON – FirstOntario Concert Hall
Prior to that Mastodon will be out this summer on this U.S. tour with Primus and more: More...
Netherlands Posts New Music Video For "Thumper"
NYC-based experimental/noise trio Netherlands is streaming a new music video for "Thumper", taken from the band's latest album "Audubon", out in stores now via Prosthetic Records.
Check out now "Thumper" below:
Netherlands Premieres Music Video For "In Cyan"
NYC-based experimental/noise trio Netherlands premieres a new music video for "In Cyan", taken from the band's latest album "Audubon", out in stores now via Prosthetic Records.
Check out now "In Cyan" below:
Netherlands Posts "Elephuck" Video
With less than a month remaining until the release of forthcoming effort “Audubon” through Prosthetic Records, NYC-based experimental/noise trio Netherlands has offered a sampling of new music with the trippy, holographic themed music video for “Elephuck.”
Directed by filmmaker/animator Eric Leiser (Spongebob Squarepants), the video can be viewed below. Scheduled for worldwide release on June 17th, “Audubon” was recorded by Tom Tierney (Tidal Arms) and features the following track listing:
1. L.M.M.
2. Elephuck
3. Thumper
4. The Bottom Of The Ocean
5. New Jocks
6. Dots
7. Thrombosis
8. Alien Pussy
9. In Cyan More...
Netherlands Posts "L.M.M." Video
Having been described as everything from “a new wave of metal pop” (Noisey) to “super fuzzed stoner rock” (CMJ), NYC’s distinctive sludge/soul-inspired outfit Netherlands is thrilled to announce the “Audubon” album will be released through Prosthetic Records worldwide on June 17th.
Pre-order bundles including the album on either CD or white variant vinyl (limited to 300 copies) paired with an exclusively designed t-shirt can be purchased now at this location.
Recorded with Tom Tierney (Tidal Arms), “Audubon” is a three-dimensional moody, noisy, sludgy juggernaut, solidified over nine tracks of murderous riffage and infectious hooks. The trio recently teamed up with Sami Jano and Steve Meierding to direct the arcade-esque music video for new single “L.M.M.” - check it out bleow.
"'L.M.M.' is what we call one of our hybrid bangers," commented Netherlands frontman Timo Ellis, “It’s distinct from many of our other often less melodic, more brutal numbers. Sami and Steve brilliantly conceived and executed this video and and I’m extremely stoked and grateful to have worked with them on this!”
Netherlands Streaming "Thrombosis"
Noisey.Vice.com today has premiered Netherlands' brand new track, "Thrombosis." Listen in via the SoundCloud clip below.
Led by ultra-prolific man-machine Timo Ellis, Netherlands churn out new jams by the metric ton. Since the late 2013 release of last LP, "Silicon Vapor," the Brooklynites have tracked more than 20 new songs, of which "Thrombosis" is one.
While the band firm up plans for the release of a next EP, today the group offers up "Thrombosis" as a taste of what's to come: heavy metal bombast, prog chops, and soaring hooks, with everything set on maximum overdrive. More...
Netherlands Releases New Music Video
Alarm Magazine today presents the premiere of Netherlands' new video for the title track off latest album, "Silicon Vapor."
Directed by Jordan Galland, the "Silicon Vapor" video is a tribute to Wes Anderson's film The Royal Tenenbaums, with Netherlands frontman Timo Ellis taking on Ben Stiller's role as he leads his hapless bandmates through the iconic fire drill scene. Check it out below. More...
Netherlands Posts "Sixteen" Video
With Netherlands' new album, "Silicon Vapor," released last week, BurningAmbulance.com today presents the premiere of the Brooklyn trio's latest video for the song "Sixteen." Check it out in the player below. The full album is also available for streaming right here.
Burning Ambulance is the blog and quarterly magazine of Phil Freeman, whose writing has appeared in The Village Voice, The Wire, Alternative Press, Jazziz, and more. Freeman writes, "Silicon Vapor is a genuinely unique record; its songs blend face-punching stoner-metal riffs that'll entice fans of Kyuss or Sleep with ultra-theatrical vocals that are part Muse, part Cardiacs, and at time hit pitches high enough to recall Budgie's Burke Shelley."
Of the "Sixteen" video, directed by Allison Berkoy, Freeman writes, "'Sixteen' is one of this weird album's weirdest songs; the keyboards occasionally make a noise not unlike Morphine's punchy baritone sax riffs, and the wordless vocals in the beginning are truly eerie, particularly when combined with the odd, water-fixated imagery of the video."
Netherlands is fronted by Timo Ellis, a composer and multi-instrumentalist whose 20-year career has seen him collaborate with Yoko Ono, Melvins, John Zorn, and many other greats. Netherlands' second album, "Silicon Vapor" was recorded by John Davis (Moby, The Roots), mixed by Bryce Goggin (Swans, Pavement), and mastered by Ron Shaffer (Tricky). More...
Netherlands Releases New Album
Brooklyn trio Netherlands unleashes its new album, "Silicon Vapor," upon the world today. You can pick up your copy at Bandcamp here or stream the release below. The track listing is as follows:
1. Deathling 04:41
2. Tabitha 02:33
3. Undead Horses 03:11
4. Robot Fail 05:14
5. Sixteen 05:00
6. Palestine 03:27
7. Black Fractal 02:38
8. Acid Monkeys 02:22
9. About A Whale 02:26
10. Nairobi Finger 05:44
11. Acetaminophen 01:56
12. Teenage Blood Runt 02:57
13. Silicon Vapor 02:54
14. Vapors 01:37 More...
Netherlands Streaming "Undead Horses"
With an album out next week, Brooklyn trio Netherlands reveals new song "Undead Horses" today, now streaming in the player below courtesy of New Noise Magazine.
The album, "Silicon Vapor," is the band's second full-length and hits stores October 29th as a double-LP, CD, and digital download.
Netherlands is fronted by Timo Ellis, a multi-instrumentalist and composer who has collaborated with Yoko Ono, Melvins, John Zorn, and many more over the past two decades. "Silicon Vapor" was recorded by John Davis (Moby, The Roots), mixed by Bryce Goggin (Swans, Pavement), and mastered by Ron Shaffer (Tricky). More...
Netherlands Posts New Track
MetalSucks presents the premiere of new Netherlands song, "Robot Fail," which comes off the Brooklyn band's upcoming second album, "Silicon Vapor." Check out the track below.
"Silicon Vapor" was recorded by John Davis (Moby, The Roots), mixed by Bryce Goggin (Swans, Pavement), and mastered by Ron Shaffer (Tricky). The band self-releases the album October 29th in three formats: digital, CD, and a limited pressing of double LPs.
The previously posted music video for "Tabitha" can also be found at this location. More...
Netherlands Performance Footage Available
In addition to releasing a new music video for "Tabitha," Netherlands was recently in the studio with Break Thru Radio for a session of "Serious Business."
The band played the "Deathling" track and also conducted a video interview. Check out footage of the session below. The new Netherlands album "Silicon Vapor" is due out October 29th, 2013.
Netherlands Releases "Tabitha" Video
BrooklynVegan has presented the official video for Netherlands' song, "Tabitha," which can be viewed below.
The track comes off the band's upcoming new album, "Silicon Vapor," due out October 29th. A Brooklyn trio, Netherlands is led by prolific multi-instrumentalist Timo Ellis, known for his collaborations over the past two decades with Yoko Ono, Melvins, John Zorn, and many more.
BrooklynVegan states: "As you might expect from Ellis' resume, Netherlands is a pretty strange band. They play gritty, high-energy punk/metal, anchored by a huge distorted synth bass tone; the effect is something like Future of the Left banging out one of Torche's more rambunctious tunes." More...