EMI Music is pleased to announce the signing of Australian band Middle Kids, alongside their signing to Domino for North America.
The three-piece, led by vocalist / guitarist Hannah Joy, and producer / multi-instrumentalist Tim Fitz, with Harry Day on drums, first came to public attention with the release of their debut single ‘Edge Of Town’ in May last year. Sir Elton John declared himself a fan of the song, added it to his Apple Music playlist and aired it on his Beats 1 radio show. Triple J placed the song on high rotation, while in the US, the song has had airplay support on over 30 AAA/Alt stations. To date, ‘Edge Of Town’ has accumulated over 3 million streams on Spotify. Not bad for a band that, when they recorded the single, hadn’t played a single show.
Now, Middle Kids have shows in Australia, America, and Europe under their belt; they’ve recorded sessions with WFUV and WXPN’s World Cafe; and they’re getting ready to head out on tour across America with Cold War Kids, with headline shows and a stop at SXSW also plotted. They will return to Australia in April for three key East Coast tour dates.
In celebration of their signing to EMI Australia, Middle Kids are pleased to share the video for brand new single ‘Never Start’, directed by Emile Freeman. Watch the video below
They have also unveiled a video to coincide with the US release of ‘Edge Of Town’, shot in Melbourne, and directed by Josh Harris – VIEW HERE.
Middle Kids’ self-titled debut EP will be released February 17.
Featuring 6 tracks, including ‘Your Love’ and ‘Edge Of Town’ plus brand new single ‘Never Start’, it was produced by the band’s Tim Fitz.
MIDDLE KIDS AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES
All ticketing information at middlekidsmusic.com/fan-presale
Fri April 14 || Melbourne, Northcote Social Club
Sat April 15 || Brisbane, The Foundry
Fri April 21 || Sydney, Oxford Art Factory
MIDDLE KIDS US TOUR DATES
Tue February 21 || Seattle, WA || Barboza
Wed February 22 || Portland, OR || The Fremont Theater
Sat Feb 25 || Los Angeles, CA || The Echo
Tue February 28 || Denver, CO || Lost Lake Lounge
Wed March 1 || Kansas City, MO || The Tank Room
Fri March 3 || Nashville, TN || The Basement
Sat March 4 || Charleston, SC || The Music Farm *
Sun March 5 || Charlotte, NC || The Fillmore *
Mon March 6 || Saxapahaw, NC || Haw River Ballroom *
Tue March 7 || Atlanta, GA || The Tabernacle *
Fri March 10 || Baton Rouge, LA || Varisty Theatre *
Sat March 11 || Fayetteville, AR || George’s Majestic Lounge *
Sun March 12 || Omaha, NE || Sokol Auditorium *
Tue March 14 || Madison, WI || Majestic Theatre *
Wed March 15 – Fri March 16 || Austin, TX || SXSW
Sat March 18 || Chicago, IL || Riviera Theater *
Sun March 19 || Indianapolis, IN || Egyptian *
Tue March 21 || Detroit, IL || St. Andrews Hall *
Wed March 22 || Toronto, ON || Danforth Music Hall *
Thu March 23 || Pittsburg, PA || Stage AE *
Fri March 24 || Covington, KY || Madison Theater *
Wed March 29 || Philadelphia, PA || Boot & Saddle
Thu March 30 || Washington, DC || DC9
Sat April 1 || Brooklyn, NY || Baby’s All Right
· with Cold War Kids
Pre-Order ‘Middle Kids’ EP now – released 17th February
