Today, Leeds-based art-rock experimentalists Drahla share “Second Rhythm” the second single from angeltape, their long-awaited second full-length album due out April 5th via Captured Tracks. The release of “Second Rhythm” comes with a video created by the band.
According to vocalist and guitarist Luciel Brown: “’Second Rhythm’ is the twisted reprise to our 2019 release ‘Primitive Rhythm.’ It simultaneously represents the link and disconnect between the two albums Useless Coordinates (2019) and angeltape (2024). From reaching the handsome landscape to no longer being able to find it, but finding something else instead.”
angeltape was announced in January on the heels of their recent singles “Lip Sync” and “Under The Glass,” and is their first full-length release since their critically acclaimed 2019 debut, Useless Coordinates. “Second Rhythm” follows the album’s frenetic lead single “Default Parody,” which merges off-kilter guitars with erratic sax lines and harmonious yet metallic vocals. The song came with a video and upon its release caught the attention of Pitchfork (SELECTS), Consequence, Brooklyn Vegan, Treble, Post-Trash, Fluxblog, and Under The Radar among others.
Drahla will also head out on tour across the EU and UK this May / June, their first since their European dates in 2023. Their reputation as a fervent live act is ever-growing, having toured across the world and shared stages with the likes of Parquet Courts, Ought, Buzzcocks, and several others.
Drahla – Confirmed Tour Dates
05/03 – Brighton, UK – The Hope & Ruin
05/04 – Brussels, BE – Les Nuits Botanique
05/07 – Cologne, DE- Bumann & Sohn
05/08 – Mainz, DE – Schon Schön
05/09 – Hamburg, DE – Hafenklang
05/10- Leipzig, DE – Ilses Erika
05/11 – Berlin, DE – Urban Spree
05/13 – Dresden, DE – Blechschloss
05/14 – Krakow, PL – Klub Re – Green ZOO Festival
05/15 – Prague, CZ – Underdogs
05/16 – Wien, AT – Arena
05/17 – Munich, DE – Kafe Kult
05/18 – Bologna, IT – DEV
05/19 – Montecosaro, IT – Teatro delle Logge
05/23 – Barcelona, ES – Sala Taro
05/21 – Clermont Ferrand, FR – Cooperative de Mai
05/22 – Toulouse, FR – METRONUM, MUSIC BOX
05/23 – Barcelona, ES – Sala Taro
05/24 – Madrid, ES – Sala Specka
05/25 – Porto, PT – Plano B
05/26 – Lisbon, PT – ZDB
05/27 – Vigo, ES – Radar Estudios & Mondo Club
05/30 – San Sebastian, ES – Dabadaba
05/31 – Bordeaux, FR – IBoat
06/03 – Paris, FR – Point Ephemere
06/04 – Lille, FR – L’AERONEF
06/06 – London, UK – Shacklewell Arms
06/07 – Bristol, UK – Dareshack
06/08 – Newcastle, UK – Star & Cinema
06/09 – Liverpool, UK – Quarry
06/10 – Manchester, UK – YES
06/12 – Glasgow, UK – The Old Hairdresser’s
06/13 – Coventry, UK – The Tin Music and Arts
06/14 – Hebden Bridge, UK – Hebden Bridge
06/15 – Leeds, UK – [Venue TBA]
07/19 – Riegsee, DE – Raut Oak Fest
Artwork by Rob Riggs and Luciel Brown
Tracklisting:
1. Under The Glass
2. Default Parody
3. Zig-Zag
4. Second Rhythm
5. Talking Radiance
6. Concrete Lily
7. Lip Sync
8. A
9. Venus
10. Grief In Phantasia
angeltape is out April 5th via Captured Tracks – Pre-order HERE
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Photo credit – Drahla & George Brown