Bulletins

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  Nov 03, 08:23 PM

  Autodrone Live At The Annex - CD Release Show.

  Hello - We are so pleased to announce that we will be releasing our debut LP, Strike A Match at Club NME on Thursday November 13th.

  we play at 10pm

  Please come and celebrate with us!

   

  xo

  autodrone
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  Oct 10, 11:00 PM

  news, shows, releases, radio

  Hi There.
  
  <b>*</b>We are playing on Saturday 10/18 at Pianos!
  Pianos is at 158 Ludlow Street on the corner of stanton.
  we play last.
  you will love it!!
  
  <b>*</b>Other than that, we made our debut appearance on XFM this week, maybe you caught it, some nice people played "Can't Keep These."
  
  hopefully they will play it more, especially if you ask them to - you can do it here:
  <a href = "http://xmfan.com/guide.php?q=Autodrone&mode=artist">http://xmfan.com/guide.php?q=Autodrone&mode=artist<a>
  
  <b>*</b>Also, Strike A Match can now be pre-ordered from a variety of sources. I think that Darla might be the best deal, but you can also check out Amazon, Target, and everywhere else which would make sense.
  
  Reserve your copy from Darla here:
  <a href = "http://www.darla.com/catalog/search.asp?id=14361">http://www.darla.com/catalog/search.asp?id=14361<a> They are super nice people! you should totally hop on this if you want a physical copy of the CD.
  
  We will have copies at shows, in stores, and on itunes everywhere in he world after November 11th. Look for a release show some time around there!
  
  <b>*</b>Also, Clairecords  their first official CMJ showcase in New York City and we are playing!! its on October 23rd at Lit Lounge and if you have badge you can get in for free, there is limited guestlist space available for both shows, hit us up here if you want one, but do it sooner rather than later.
  
  <b>*</b>Finally, the UK based Call of Wyld Blog posted an AWESOME review of Strike A Match, it is copied below.
  
  <img src = "http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_b0MHydXJDrw/SNkyu2hnOyI/AAAAAAAAASY/P39FzlLEZ0g/s1600-h/Autodrone+-+real+Strike+A+Match.jpg" width = "400">
  
  About eighteen months ago, I happened to be in New York and caught a very interesting band called Autodrone. At that time they had a feisty front woman and played a dark brand of pop. I have kept an eye on them ever since.
  
  In the time that has elapsed, the band has undergone changes. Rachel Luria has gone and vocal duties have now been taken by Katherine Kennedy. The music too has changed direction – and for the better.
  
  So I am delighted with Autodrone’s first album proper ‘ Strike A Match”. This fuzzy guitar-led rock is beautifully geared for late night /summer evening listening. Strike that; it’s damn good whenever you fancy listening to it.
  
  After the opening title track, which sets the scene, the epic ‘Final Days’ comes crashing in. What a tune! Uplifting, noisy and yet equally tuneful. A guaranteed smash at the indie-disco of your choice.
  
  ‘100,000 Years of Revenge’ follows, a white-noise instrumental that mutates into the lengthy, strong ‘Kerosene Dreams’. Another stand out track.
  
  ‘A Rose Has No Teeth’ and ‘Through the Backwoods’ are further examples of feedback heavy, warped pop, songs that sound sweet to the ear while also making your speakers rattle.
  
  ‘Moth of July’ (yes, the insect rather than a typo) is where the band live up to their name. This is pure drone, five minutes of guitar wash and treated, muted voice. ‘Can’t Keep These’ is another dynamic song with a soaring, distorted vocal, as is ‘With Arms Raised’.
  
  ‘Of Home’ is the track that most closely resembles the work of My Bloody Valentine, if those worthies had ever managed to produce a record that did justice to their live shows.
  
  The album ends majestically with ‘Pictures’, which is a power ballad of sorts, although it is also an epic guitar drone.
  
  In the last year, the UK has embraced like-minded New Yorkers Asobi Seksu to its bosom. Well, if you liked them, you’ll bloody love Autodrone.
  
  ‘Strike A Match’ is already available digitally. A physical release is released 11 November 2008 on Clairecords.
  
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  Aug 22, 05:03 PM

  Autodrone Live at the Mercury Lounge.

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  Aug 11, 01:02 PM

  Autodrone Live in NYC - 8.14 pianos / 09.02 - mercury loune!

  Hello Friends of Autodrone
  
  We have been having a great summer, working out songs for our next record and playing shows all over the city. In case you haven't heard, our LP Strike a Match will be officially released through Clairecords on November 11th. You will be able to find it via Itunes, various internet retailers, and stores worldwide. If you would like to see our CD in your favorite record store, let us know and we will see what we can do for you.
  
  In other news we are sorting out some plans to play some more out of town shows, some of them very very far out of town, more details on that when we know more.
  
  In the mean time, we have some more NYC shows coming up.
  
  Thursday August 14th at Pianos- 158 Ludlow St. New York City. Autodrone plays at 10pm
  
  With: Saints and Lovers and Cruel Black Dove
  
  following that.
  
  Tuesday September 2nd at Mercury Lounge - 217 e. Houston St. also with Saints and Lovers. Autodrone plays at 10pm.
  
  also, our album Strike A Match has gotten some more excellent press. Check this out from Tasty Fanzine (UK)
  Autodrone
  Strike A Match
  (Clairecords)
  
  I got this album directly from Autodrone on a CDr with the track listing written on the back of a shop reciept. I've never heard of RiteAid before, and I hadn't heard anything of Autodrone until recently. And while only US readers of this are able to do their shopping at that particular store chain, a lot of people everywher are going to hear about Autodrone, and soon.
  
  Mixing proto-industrial electronics with densely guitared wall of sound pop sensibilities, Autodrone make a glorious noise on each of 'Strike A Match's twelve tracks. Add to this aural bombardment the operatic swoop of Katherine Kennedy's vocal and the New York quartet can do very little wrong. Fourth track 'Kerosene Dreams' highlights this mixture of styles utlising thunderous blasts of controlled feedback and off-kilter electronics,and seguing almost seamlessly into into the blissfully atmospheric 'A Rose Has No Teeth' a song drenched with soaring chords and some smartly turned out double timed drumming.
  The wistful and almost folkish title track contains some hidden barbs of its own and a heartbreakingly beautiful vocal that will remain in your memories long after you've heard it (unless of course you buy the album).
  
  The key to Autodrones ability is, paradoxically, their lack of finesse. Where their musicianship could slide into over fussed arrangements Autodrone aren't afraid to grit their teeth and let us hear exactly what they want us to. Their blend of electronica and guitar energy recalls Throwing Muses at their most overwhelming, and Autodrone are only just getting started.
  
  
  Jon Gordon
  
  
  
  See you at the gigs.
  
  
  
  xoxoxoxoxoxo
  
  Autodrone.
  
  
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  Jun 30, 10:14 PM

  strike a match

  Hello there.
  
  Two bits of information.
  
  1. This weekend, Will Joines and Kristin Mulgrum were kind enough to come by and help us to make the cover art for Strike A Match. later that same night, and over the course of the next day, Niger Miles completed the graphic design and layout for it, the end result is below and we feel that it completely speaks for its self. We sincerely thank all involved parties for their time and exceptional talent.
  
  
  
  
  2. The above record is soon to no longer be unreleased officially nor unofficially, as an arrangement has been made with the awesome people at clairecords.
  
  
  
  we are absolutely thrilled to be working with them, and look forward to the album's official release this fall.
  
  in the meanwhile, we will be playing lots of shows all over the place.
  
  please email autodrone (at) gmail (dot) com for booking enquiries.
  
  our next live performance will be at Pianos in New York City's lower eastern corner. we will be playing with the dark and chic Cruel Black Dove, and the beautifully atmospheric saints and lovers, both of whom we absolutely love.
  
  xoxoxoxoxoxo
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  Jun 20, 05:51 PM

  autodrone to play after the jump!! Free Show!!

  

  Just wanted to remind you that we are playing the After the Jump fest on Saturday afternoon. at Galapagos art space.
  
  we play at 330 in the afternoon. there are 40+ bands playing at various indoor and outdoor stages all over north 6th st. you should come.. you wil love it!
  
  plus its free
  
  plus it benefits music education in NYC.
  
  we did another interview for the Musicisart Blog.
  please feel free to check it out here:
  http://musicisart.ws/?p=613
  
  
  see you tomorrow afternoon!!!
  
  xoxoxoxox