TOM VEK’S LEISURE SEIZURE TO BE RELEASED SEPTEMBER 13TH OUT DIGITALLY JUNE 7, 2011/ PHYSICALLY SEPTEMBER 13, 2011 VIA ISLAND RECORDS UK/ COOPERATIVE MUSIC/ DOWNTOWN
Following much speculation, Tom Vek’s brand new single “A Chore” was premiered on April 18th by famed Radio 1 DJ Zane Lowe and is available to buy immediately as a digital download. Recorded in his own PALLET studios, “A Chore” is a prime example of Vek’s self-coined beat focused rock – a more controlled, consistent and elaborated version of the unique, raw sound of his debut album, We Have Sound. The single also comes with some stellar remixes by up Primary 1 under his new alias Amateur Best, as well as Breton who will be supporting the upcoming UK shows, and even a remix from Mr. Vek himself.
Vek’s re-edit of “A Chore” showcases his foray into new creative output, skills he spent homing during the period between the last album and now. Pragmatic and enthusiastic about the ‘mechanics’ of making music, Vek found a suitable studio space in east London, and set up PALLET Recording Studios. Vek spent time teaching himself new production skills and procuring new equipment – including the customised, concisely equipped mixing desk, lushly yet ironically presented in the album’s sleeve notes – and taught himself new production skills. The self-remixed version was premiered recently in the US over at SPIN which includes his first US interview in many years, and you can check out the Breton remix over at UK tastemaker blog Abeano.
The new album Leisure Seizure will be getting a fall physical and vinyl release on September 13th, which will also coincide with Vek’s first US tour in five years. Stay tuned for tour dates!
