Beach House share “Alien”
Beach House’s new song “Alien” is an outtake from the 7 sessions that was originally released as a B-side for a limited-edition, tour-only 7”. It is produced by the band, Sonic Boom, and Jason Quever.Fans can purchase the physical single, which includes the album track “Lose Your Smile” on the A-side and is pressed on slime green vinyl, from the Bella Union store. Watch the video below…
Beach House’s sold out North American and European tours in support of 7 ends on November 2nd in Turin, IT at Club to Club. The band will then resume touring in 2019 with a headlining & festival date run in Australia, which begins on February 26th in Brisbane at The Triffid and currently runs through March 9th in Victoria at the Golden Plains Festival.
Critical acclaim for 7, out now via Bella Union in the UK/Europe and Sub Pop in the US:
“Beach House add details that make the songs transcend formula… The sounds are glorious.” The Guardian – 4 Stars ****
“One of the century’s most enduring indie bands, their specialness has always been apparent.” Evening Standard – 4 Stars ****
“On this seventh album, Beach House add experimentalism to their woozy, beautiful tunes…. Their are genuine moments of revelation… Wonderful stuff.” The Sun – 4 Stars ****
“Beach House are finally embracing all of their creative moments, which have inevitably challenged them to become better artists.” The i Paper – 4 Stars ****
“More a subtle restyling than a full–on reincarnation, the soft–edged weightlessness, sumptuous tones and gauzy vocals still instantly recognisable on songs such as ‘Woo’ and the drop dead gorgeous ‘Dive’.” Uncut – 7/10
“The Baltimore duo have somehow gifted us their masterpiece, and though the rain outside has now stopped, new heavens have opened.” Clash – 9/10
“Vast, hypnotic, beautiful… An exciting and essential album of 2018.” Louder Than War – 8/10
“Beach House return with one of their finest records to date, loaded with infectious, immersive melodies… Few can create such dreamy, melancholic yet pop–tinged worlds, as this duo.”
Long Live Vinyl – 8/10
“While still unmistakably the work of Beach House, 7 is arguably their freshest sounding and texturally–rich set since 2010’s breakthrough Teen Dream.” London In Stereo
“Beach House continue to finesse their sound on this, their seventh album, a record that finds the duo expanding their cinematic bent.” The Observer
“A musical evolution for the Baltimore duo…” Financial Times
“Beach House have become one of indie’s most dependable acts, and on 7 that continues….” DIY
“Beach House are remarkably consistent, their woozy dream pop always finds a way to take up whichever space it inhabits.” Crack – 7/10