Michigan's
EMPIRE! EMPIRE! (I WAS A LONELY ESTATE) is currently touring the East Coast in support of its latest release, the well-received 7-inch,
Year Of The Rabbit. The record was co-released by the band's own
Count Your Lucky Stars label and UK distro
strictly no capital letters. You can pick up a copy of the 7-inch from either one.
The two songs on
Year Of The Rabbit speak to the maturation of Empire! Empire! since its debut EP,
When The Sea Became A Giant. In that time, the four piece has garnered comparisons to classic bands such as Mineral, Appleseed Cast and American Football. When Empire! Empire! returns home from its road adventures, the band will head directly to the studio to put the finishing touches on its debut LP, which should see an early 2009 release.
Free MP3 - "
Year Of The Rabbit"
TOUR
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OCT 23 - Allston, MA @ O'Briens
OCT 24 - Lynn, MA @ October Fest
OCT 25 - Troy, NY @ Ground Zero (GZ Basement)
OCT 26 - Frostburg, MD @ The Warren
OCT 28 - Pilot Mountain, NC @ Livin Latte's Cafe
OCT 29 - Greenville, SC @ 35 South Bar
OCT 30 - Atlanta, GA @ Hotlanta!
OCT 31 - Indialantic, FL @ The Hustler
NOV 01 - Pompano Beach, FL @ Solid Sound Studios
NOV 02 - Clarksville, TN @ The Coup
NOV 03 - Louisville, KY @ Skull Alley
NOV 04 - Lake Villa, IL @ The Swing State
NOV 05 - Chicago, IL @ Lilly's
NOV 06 - Hammond, IN @ The BAC House
NOV 07 - Mt. Pleasant, MI @ Rubbles
Likely to reel in quite the audience once the masses become more aware of their beautifully poignant voice in independent rock. -
AbsolutePunk.net
Few have rekindled this style with such grace and accuracy while still maintaining a fresh, unique approach. -
Sparkplugg
Taking the best parts of indie, pop, and a touch of folk to make their own unique sound. -
Late Night Wallflower
A nugget of pure gold; a masterwork of beautiful off-time melodies and uplifting harmonics. -
Diatribe This whole records drips nostalgia in the best kind of way. -
Exclaim!