Watch the headtrip for “Shine” and get the details on the band’s run of record stores, coinciding with the release of their mammoth new album, ‘Stone’.
Baroness have mounted a incredible charge leading into the release of their highly-anticipated full length, Stone. Thus far, the album has been previewed by a serving of ambitious singles like “Last Word” and Beneath the Rose” – a pair of tracks that showcase the innovation and imagination at the core of one of heavy music’s most dynamic collectives.
En route to the September 15th arrival of Stone, Baroness have shared the third offering from the album with the reveal of “Shine”. The cut underscores the band’s depth, showcasing an epic six-minute sonic journey that weaves heft, melody and narrative. Combined with a brilliant self-directed visual that sources aesthetic inspiration from the likes of cinematic greats like Alejandro Jodorowsky, Baroness have truly found their creative stride.
The band’s Gina Gleason spoke about the project as a whole and the decision to go DIY for each of the visuals that have accompanied the album. Speaking matter of fact, Gleason confided that Stone, “feels like our most cinematic endeavor thus far.”
Coupled with the release of “Shine”, Baroness have confirmed a special run of intimate, acoustic record store shows that will coincide with the release of Stone. The seven date stretch begins with a set at Rough Trade in New York and closes out with a stop in Atlanta, GA at Criminal Records on September 21st.
“Independent music stores are a huge part of our musical background,” John Baizley shares. “We discovered so much music in them as teenagers; they undoubtedly had a profound effect on all of our development as young artists (they still do). We are thrilled to be able to travel around the East Coast this September to play stripped down sets in some of our favorite shops.”
Gina Gleason adds: “We’re really excited for the opportunity to play these intimate performances and to connect with the fans as well as the record shop owners and operators who have been so incredibly supportive of us over the years.”
The record store tour precedes the band upcoming mammoth Sweet Oblivion tour which begins in October. The band recently confirmed the diverse slate of supporting band joining the trek. The complete list includes Agriculture, Chat Pile, Cloud Rat, Destiny Bond, Escuela Grind, Hoaxed, Imperial Triumphant, Jesus Piece, KEN Mode, Midwife, Portrayal of Guilt, Primitive Man, Sheer Mag, Soul Glo, Spotlights, Uniform, Vile Creature, Wayfarer and Zorn. A complete list of dates, cities and corresponding support bands can be found below.
STONE will be released on September 15th via Abraxan Hymns. Pre-orders are available HERE.
October 13 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
-With special guests Jesus Piece and Escuela Grind
October 14 – Richmond, VA – Canal Club
-With special guests Jesus Piece and Escuela Grind
October 15 – Asheville, NC – The Orange Peel
–With special guests Jesus Piece and Escuela Grind
October 17 – Tampa, FL – The Ritz Ybor
–With special guests Jesus Piece and Escuela Grind
October 18 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
-With special guests Jesus Piece and Escuela Grind
October 20 – Dallas, TX – The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
-With special guests Portrayal of Guilt and Escuela Grind
October 21 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
-With special guests Portrayal of Guilt and Escuela Grind
October 22 – Austin, TX – Empire Control Room & Garage
-With special guests Portrayal of Guilt and Escuela Grind
October 24 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
-With special guests Primitive Man and Midwife
October 25 – Mesa, AZ – Nile Theater
-With special guests Primitive Man and Midwife
October 27 – Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory
-With special guests Primitive Man, Midwife and Agriculture
October 28 – Los Angeles, CA – The Bellwether
-With special guests Primitive Man, Midwife and Agriculture
October 29 – Berkeley, CA – UC Theater Taube Family Music Hall
-With special guests Primitive Man, Midwife and Agriculture
October 31 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre
-With special guests KEN Mode and Hoaxed
November 3 – Seattle, WA – The Crocodile
-With special guest KEN Mode and Hoaxed
November 4 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre
-With special guest KEN Mode and Vile Creature
November 6 – Edmonton, AB – Union Hall
-With special guest KEN Mode and Vile Creature
November 7 – Calgary, AB – The Palace Theater
-With special guest KEN Mode and Vile Creature
November 9 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot
-With special guest Wayfarer and Destiny Bond
November 11 – Denver, CO – Summit
-With special guest Wayfarer and Destiny Bond
November 12 – Omaha, NE – The Waiting Room Lounge
-With special guest Wayfarer and Destiny Bond
November 14 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
-With special guest Chat Pile and Spotlights
November 15 – Chicago, IL – The Vic Theatre
-With special guest Chat Pile and Spotlights
November 17 – Columbus, OH – The King of Clubs
-With special guests Vile Creature and Spotlights
November 18 – Detroit, MI – St. Andrews Hall
-With special guests Vile Creature, Spotlights and Cloud Rat
November 19 – Toronto, ON – The Danforth Music Hall
-With special guests Vile Creature and Spotlights
November 20 – Montreal, QC – Théâtre Beanfield
-With special guests Vile Creature and Spotlights
November 22 – Albany, NY – Empire Live
-With special guests Soul Glo and Spotlights
November 24 – Cleveland, OH – Agora Theater & Ballroom
-With special guests Soul Glo, Spotlights and Cloud Rat
November 25 – Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre
-With special guests Soul Glo and Spotlights
November 26 – Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom
-With special guests Soul Glo and Spotlights
November 28 – Boston, MA – Royale
-With special guests Sheer Mag and Imperial Triumphant
November 29 – New York, NY – Webster Hall
-With special guests Sheer Mag and Imperial Triumphant
December 1 – Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer
-With special guests Sheer Mag, Uniform and Zorn
