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Alien Invasion – Ex-Beta Banders Launch US Tour

Following the much anticipated US release of their debut album Astronomy for Dogs, the Aliens are finally touching down on US ground.

Monday, September 17, 2007

Armed with a bottomless bag of psychedelically inclined rock and acid dipped electronics, The Aliens bring a freedom of spirit and a certainty of intent that immediately sets them out from the current crop of guitar slingers.

Inspired by Sergio Leone and Serge Gainsbourg, Brian Eno and Brian Wilson, Larry David and Ol’ Dirty Bastard, their songs in the key of Fife reference the past whilst belonging resolutely to the future.

These Aliens have history - between them they have been behind some of the most enthralling British music of the last decade. John Maclean and Robin Jones where members of the Beta Band. Gordon Anderson was a founding Beta Band member who went on to record two albums under the Lone Pigeon moniker.

US & Canada visitations with guests Augie March & Kate Johnson (ticket info on www.thealiens.co.uk):

17th September        Philadelphia           Johnny Brenda’s
18th September        New York                Highline Ballroom
20th September        Boston                     Great Scott
21st September        Washington             Rock & Roll Hotel
22nd September      Toronto                     Lee’s Palace
24th September       Detroit                       Magic Stick
25th September       Chicago                    Schuba’s Tavern
26th September       Minneapolis            The Varsity Theater
28th September       Denver                      Larimer Lounge
1st October               Vancouver                Richard’s On Richards Cabaret
2nd October              Seattle                      Crocodile Café
3rd October               Portland                   Doug Fir Lounge
5th October               San Francisco         Slims
6th October               Los Angeles            LA Weekly Detour Festival

What the experts say…

“Seldom do aural hallucinations feel this triumphant-or this real” - SPIN

“The comforting pop cosmosonica of…Astronomy for Dogs recalls Sgt. Pepper, Pink Floyd and the Polyphonic Spree” - FADER

“Beyond all the inspired arrangements, exceedingly clever echoes of the past, flawless musicianship, and expert self-production, what lingers are the band’s magnificent melodies, be they lavish ballads or revved-up rockers, classic pop from the past for today. Alien they may be, but you’ll be begging for them to transport you away” - ALL MUSIC GUIDE

For you…Free download of the sublime Robot Man
http://astralwerks.edgeboss.net/download/astralwerks/the_aliens/the_aliens_robot_man_hot_chip_remix.mp3

For more information, images or to arrange an interview with The Aliens, please contact Tine Frank on tine@satiworks.co.uk or +44 7951 165704.

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“Beyond all the inspired arrangements, exceedingly clever echoes of the past, flawless musicianship, and expert self-production, what lingers are the band’s magnificent melodies, be they lavish ballads or revved-up rockers, classic pop from the past for today. Alien they may be, but you’ll be begging for them to transport you away” - ALL MUSIC GUIDE

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