Remix | Junip - In Every Direction (DEJrJr)
Junip - In Every Direction (Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. Remix) by Mute Artists
Junip recently released a new EP (In Every Direction) that included 3 remixes of In Every Direction, above the remix is by indie band Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr., and 3 unreleased b sides ( one of which was posted here).
The band will also be touring like crazy, so be sure and get out and see these guys play, they are absolutely awesome to see live and well worth the cost of admission.
Tour dates:
4.20 – Toronto, ON - Lees Palace
4.21 – Cleveland, OH – Grog Shop
4.22 – Ann Arbor, MI – The Blind Pig
4.23 – Chicago, IL – Empty Bottle
4.24 – Evanston, IL – SPACE
4.25 – Minneapolis, MN – Cedar Cultural Center
4.26 – Iowa City, IA – Blue Moose Tap House
4.27 – Omaha, NE – Waiting Room
4.28 – Denver, CO – Larimer Lounge
4.29 – Salt Lake City, UT – The State Room
5.1 – Spokane, WA – The Empyrean
5.2 – Seattle, WA – Neumos
5.3 – Vancouver, BC – The Rio Theatre
5.4 – Portland, OR – Wonder Ballroom
5.6 – Los Angeles, CA – El Rey Theatre
5.7 – Costa Mesa, CA – Detroit Bar
5.8 – Tucson, AZ – Plush
5.10 – Austin, TX – The Mohawk
5.11 – Houston, TX – Mink
5.12 – New Orleans, LA – Republic
5.13 – Oxford, MS – Proud Larry’s
5.14 – Louisville, KY – Headliners Music Hall
5.15 – Columbus, OH – Wexner Center
5.16 – Asheville, NC – Orange Peel
5.17 – Carrboro, NC – Cats Cradle
5.18 – Philadelphia, PA – World Café
5.19 – New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom
5.20 – Wilmington, DE – World Café Live @ The Queen
5.21 – Burlington, VT – HG Showcase Lounge
5.22 – Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall
6.12 – Manchester, TN – Bonnaroo Music Festival *
6.13 – Jacksonville, FL – Five Points Theatre
6.14 – Tampa, FL – Crowbar
6.15 – Miami, FL – Bardot, Miami
6.16 – Orlando, FL – The Social
6.17 – Washington D.C. – Black Cat
Video | Junip - In Every Direction
New Music | Junip - Näckrosdammen
Junip - Näckrosdammen by Mute Artists
Junip today released Näckrosdammen, an instrumental piece in anticipation of the release of a new digital EP featuring “in Every Direction”, a few new songs and remixes.
No date for the bundle yet, but as always this is a super smooth jam, Junip’s laid-back latin influenced style is really great to listen to and totally beautiful.
Junip at the Royale with Sharon Van Etten
Playing to an ecstatic crowd, Junip hit the Royale last night for their first stop on a cross-country tour. An intimate evening of music was the perfect way to spend this cold Boston night.
First up was the relatively unassuming Sharon Van Etten. To date, I had only heard a small sample of her music, specifically her track Don’t Do It. For fans of acoustic guitar singer-songwriters, Van Etten has a great expressive voice and plays a traditional folk style. But on this night, she was backed by a band, plugged in and, as her mom puts it, “rocking out.” Carefully tuning between songs, she seemed a bit nervous with the silence of the room. Song after song, gaining rapport with the crowd, she became more at ease. The crowd loosened, and soon everyone was sold on her talent.
When Junip’s members arrived on stage, the crowd sure did multiply. It got a lot more packed in, and people were chomping at the bit to hear Jose Gonzalez’ smooth vocals and the ambient sounds of his band. Backed by Tobias Winterkorn (keyboards), and Elias Araya (drums), Gonzalez began the set with a single strum of his guitar, opening with Rope & Summit from their new album Fields. Instantly recognizable, the crowd hung on every one of Gonzalez’ gossamer words. The band filled in the sound with atmospheric keyboards and light bongos, and the room came to life. Minutes into their set, Junip’s ability to simply and elegantly layer together latin jazz guitar, electronic keyboards and percussion shone.
The crowd totally ate it up, even with the band’s calm, chill demeanor. Everyone was fully with Junip. The entire crowd swayed and bopped through an hour-long sonic journey capped off by a three-song encore including breakout single, “Chickens.”
Although their success is slightly hinged on Gonzalez’ popularity, these guys put together a sound that is unlike anything out there. Last night was the first stop on their North American tour; they will cross the continent twice, deploying their special brand of electronic and latin-infused folk, and are certainly worth the price of admission.
Listen to Junip’s Always, or buy the album here
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Check out Junip in your neck of the woods:
NOVEMBER
02 – Boston, MA – Royale
04 – Montreal, QC – Belmont
05 – Toronto, ON – Lee’s
06 – Chicago, IL – Lincoln Hall
07 – Minneapolis, MN – Cedar Cultural Center
10 – Seattle, WA – Neumo’s
11 – Vancouver, BC – Neumo’s
12 – Portland, OR – Doug Fir
13 – San Francisco, CA – Independent
14 – Los Angeles, CA – Music Box
16 – Phoenix, AZ – Rhythm Room
18 – Austin, TX – Mohawk
19 – Huston, TX – Fitzgerald’s Downstairs
20 – Baton Rouge, LA – Spanish Moon
21 – Atlanta, GA – The Earl
22 – Carrboro, NC – Cat’s Cradel
23 – Washington, DC – Black Cat
24 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza
Junip is a project featuring Swedish singer José González and some his closest friends. The band began 10 years ago, but was sidetracked by the success González found with his solo projects, particularly his album Veneer. Formed in Sweden in the late 90’s the alt / acoustic folk band released their most recent album Fields in September 2010.
The band plays mellow yet danceable folk with a worldly rhythm bringing a Latin jazz feel to each song. The work of keyboardist Tobias Winterkorn injects rich, ambient sounds while all is complemented with Gonzalez’ soft vocals that have a soothing calming effect. All together, it makes for a rich sonic experience, and one that should not be missed live.
About to embark on a North American Tour, Junip criss cross the country, but begins tonight in Boston at the Royale. There are still a few tickets left over, why not head to a fantastic show tonight.
Check out the rest of the tour below:
NOVEMBER
02 - Boston, MA - Royale
04 - Montreal, QC - Belmont
05 - Toronto, ON - Lee’s
06 - Chicago, IL - Lincoln Hall
07 - Minneapolis, MN - Cedar Cultural Center
10 - Seattle, WA - Neumo’s
11 - Vancouver, BC - Neumo’s
12 - Portland, OR - Doug Fir
13 - San Francisco, CA - Independent
14 - Los Angeles, CA - Music Box
16 - Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room
18 - Austin, TX - Mohawk
19 - Huston, TX - Fitzgerald’s Downstairs
20 - Baton Rouge, LA - Spanish Moon
21 - Atlanta, GA - The Earl
22 - Carrboro, NC - Cat’s Cradel
23 - Washington, DC - Black Cat
24 - New York, NY - Irving Plaza
Check out the Run Roc Remix of Junip’s Always. Always comes from Junip’s fantastic debut album, Fields out on Mute Records now.
Buy Fields
More Junip
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Once your done listening, and falling in love, check out tour dates for Junip, including a night here in Boston.
11/1—World Cafe—Philadephia, PA
11/2—Royale Nightclub—Boston, MA
11/4—Belmont—Montreal, QUE
11/5—Lee’s—Toronto, ONT
11/6—Lincoln Hall—Chicago, IL
11/7—Cedar Cultural Center—Minneapolis, MN
11/10—Neumos—Seattle, WA
11/11—Venue—Vancouver, BC
11/12—Doug Fir Lounge—Portland, OR
11/13—The Independent—San Francisco, CA
11/14—Music Box At The Henry Fonda—Los Angeles, CA
11/16—Rhythm Room—Phoenix, AZ
11/18—Mohawk—Austin, TX
11/19—Fitzgeralds—Houston, TX
11/20—Spanish Moon—Baton Rouge, LA
11/21—The Earl—Atlanta, GA
11/22-Cat’s Cradle—Carrboro, NC
11/23—Black Cat—Washington, DC
11/24—Irving Plaza, New York City, NY
Stream Junip’s new album Fields in full
Junip’s brand new album released last week, and in case you were on the fence (you shouldn’t be) I’ve got the full album stream here. The album, as expected, is totally fantastic, and now you can try before you buy.
More Junip
Website | Myspace | Facebook
Once your done listening, and falling in love, check out tour dates for Junip, including a night here in Boston.
11/1—World Cafe—Philadephia, PA
11/2—Royale Nightclub—Boston, MA
11/4—Belmont—Montreal, QUE
11/5—Lee’s—Toronto, ONT
11/6—Lincoln Hall—Chicago, IL
11/7—Cedar Cultural Center—Minneapolis, MN
11/10—Neumos—Seattle, WA
11/11—Venue—Vancouver, BC
11/12—Doug Fir Lounge—Portland, OR
11/13—The Independent—San Francisco, CA
11/14—Music Box At The Henry Fonda—Los Angeles, CA
11/16—Rhythm Room—Phoenix, AZ
11/18—Mohawk—Austin, TX
11/19—Fitzgeralds—Houston, TX
11/20—Spanish Moon—Baton Rouge, LA
11/21—The Earl—Atlanta, GA
11/22-Cat’s Cradle—Carrboro, NC
11/23—Black Cat—Washington, DC
11/24—Irving Plaza, New York City, NY
Check out the new video for Junip - Always
Jose Gonzalez’ band Junip released a video for their track Always. The video celebrates one of the most ridiculous competitions out there. Check it out.
Junip’s album Fields arrives September 14 on Mute.
Jose Gonzalez sings Far Away, on a rooftop.
Coming from Rockstar Games’ Red Dead Redemption soundtrack, Jose Gonzalez really pumps up the gloom and doom on his song Far Away. As usual, it’s a beautiful song, and his voice lends itself perfectly to the lonely emotion the game promotes.
Gonzalez will be here in Boston with his band Junip, November 2nd at the Royale Nightclub, Boston, MA
