The Big Pink - Debut 4AD Single, UK Tour, NME Award
27 February 09
The Big Pink started life on 4AD in style on Wednesday night, picking up the prestigious Radar award at this year's NME Awards.
Their first single for the label, 'Velvet', is scheduled for release on April 20th and will be released on 7" and as a download. The b-side is a new track, 'Introduction To Awareness' and the sleeve (above) has been designed by v23. Their debut album is planned for release later this year.
Video directed by Rob Hawkins.
Editor - Felix Boot.
Director of Photography - Anthony Dalton.
Art director - Poppy Bartlett.
Bondage by Esinem.
Coinciding with this release is a UK tour in April (dates below). They should also be playing a lot of festivals throughout the summer.
Tour Dates
15th April Leadmill, Sheffield
16th April King Tuts, Glasgow
17th April Ruby Lounge, Manchester
18th April Crawdaddy, Dublin
20th April Cockpit, Leeds
21st April Academy, Birmingham
22nd April Academy 3, Bristol
23rd April ICA, London