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NEW RELEASE. Leif Erikson, 21 Grams

Publicat in: 11.02.2019, 06:55AM
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NEW RELEASE. Leif Erikson, 21 Grams
Artist: Leif Erikson    
Title: 21 Grams           
Genre: Indie Rock
Format: DL/Stream
UK Release Date: Out Now

Leif Erikson have premiered their new track ’21 Grams’, which is available now. Returning late last year with the acclaimed ‘Matter’ - following their debut mini-album and extensive touring - the London-based five-piece play a run of UK headline dates across February and early March, including a homecoming show at The Dome, Tufnell Park on 28th February. ’21 Grams’ is lifted from Leif Erikson’s brand new EP of the same name, which is coming soon.
 
Musically wistful and freewheeling, ’21 Grams’ nonetheless packs an emotional lyrical punch for Leif Erikson. “I was struggling with the oppressive commute into central London,” says lead singer Sam, “and it had me thinking about the concept of the soul, and whether it had a place in this 24 hour, consumer, growth-mindset led environment. The image of an experiment performed by a doctor in the early part of the 20th century came to mind, in which he tried to prove that the soul had physical mass by weighing people at the point of death. One subject lost 21 grams as they passed on. The experiment was far from scientifically sound but left a poetic allegory that took my fancy.” 

21 Grams’ and ‘Matter’ follow a period of experimentation and regrouping for Leif Erikson. The group’s transatlantic, emotive and effortlessly-accomplished work to date is the result of five unique life journeys, brought together under the namesake of a little-known Icelandic explorer believed by many to have been the first Westerner to reach the shores of America. Throughout, lead singer and guitarist Sam Johnston’s socially conscious lyrics continue to project a disarming honesty. Here are songs which offer the kind of thoughtful interiority that, while grounded in astute observation, feel instantly relatable to anybody struggling to find meaning and comfort amidst the hectic concerns of modern living. These are, nevertheless, songs of steely resistance, which seek freedom wherever you can find it.

Ultimately, Leif Erikson seek to take the disaffection of modern life and turn it into a form of ascension through the power of music. They’re still only at the foot of their career but like their explorer namesake, Leif Erikson are what happens when you find yourself – however you get there – right where you are supposed to be.
Leif have confirmed they will be supporting ISLAND in Europe throughout February, this will commence just before their own UK tour kick-starts.

Tour Dates
15th FEB - Paris - Le 1999 (Supporting ISLAND)
16th FEB - Antwerp - Trix Bar (Supporting ISLAND)
18th FEB- Cologne - Yuca (Supporting ISLAND)
19th FEB - Berlin - Privatclub (Supporting ISLAND)
20th FEB - Nijmegen - Merleyn (Supporting ISLAND)
21st FEB - Amsterdam - Cinetol (Supporting ISLAND)
23rd FEB – Sunderland Independent
24th FEB – Glasgow Poetry Club
25th FEB – Leeds Hyde Park Book Club
26th FEB - Birmingham The Flapper
27th FEB - Manchester Castle Hotel
28th FEB – London Tufnell Park Dome
1st MARCH Brighton Latest Music Bar


"Reminiscent of Kurt Vile or War on Drugs" Clash

"Enlivening and purgative...undeniable" Stereogum

"An expansive journey...there isn't a note out of place or a stone unturned." DIY

"A statement of intent...there's a glimmering, cathartic quality to their songwriting" Line of Best Fit

"Sweeping, bittersweet...both luminous and melancholic" Under The Radar
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