Kaiser Chiefs Release New Album Today (June 3) via New Methods and Interactive Technology
Band's website allows fans to compile their own album, create their own artwork and earn from it!
Kaiser Chiefs release their fourth studio album, The Future is Medieval, today via a brand new, innovative digital platform on kaiserchiefs.com through Fiction / B-Unique Records.
Fans are hearing about the release of the new record for the first time today, the same day they are given the chance to purchase the new music.
The album is the sound of a group in prolific form as evidenced by the quality of all 20 tracks released today.
The band's intention is to create a music experience that can be shared and enjoyed by all and, at the same time, revitalize and subvert the industry standard.
It re-engages the excitement and spontaneity of offering new music immediately to fans, allowing them to hear the record at the same time as media and critics alike, and allows you to try your hand at being Kaiser Chiefs' A&R department!
Here's how it works:
1. Visit kaiserchiefs.com and listen to snippets of 20 brand new tracks
2. Select your favorite 10 songs in any order you like
3. Create your own Bespoke album artwork
4. Download your personal Kaiser Chiefs album
You are then provided with your own unique webpage and tools to promote your album with the opportunity to earn £1, converted to local currency (ie: US dollars) in your PayPal account, from every album purchased following a recommendation to a friend. For more information, go to the band's official website.
This week began with the band releasing their first single, "Little Shocks" via their website following its exclusive play on the UK's Zane Lowe's Radio 1 show on Monday.
The band have continued to surprise fans with further music and regular updates of live dates over the last few days.
The Future Is Medieval is the follow up to 2008's Off With Their Heads, produced by Mark Ronson, their third album in a busy three years which saw them sell over six million albums, win countless awards including three Brit Awards and tour the world non-stop.
After its release, the band took time out to take stock and work out their next move. Following a well-deserved break (and inspiration gained from a holiday frontman Ricky Wilson took with friends), they regrouped and started writing. They built their own studio in the basement of their management offices in London's Shoreditch and work started on the new record.
With countless songs in the bag, they worked with producers Tony Visconti (David Bowie, Iggy Pop, T. Rex), Ethan Johns (Kings of Leon, Ray LaMontagne, Emmylou Harris) and Owen Morris (Oasis, The Verve) as well as trying their hand at producing their own tracks with drummer/songwriter, Nick Hodgson at the controls.
Watch this space for US release and touring plans.
Kaiser Chiefs are: Ricky Wilson (vocals) / / Nick Hodgson (drums/vocals) / Andrew White (guitar) / Simon Rix (bass) / Peanut (keyboards).
Buy CDs, MP3s, more:
Kaiser Chiefs - Little Shocks on SoundCloud
Check kaiserchiefs.com for further announcements.
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