Joseph Arthur - new releases, SXSW dates + "Rages of Babylon" MP3

Joseph Arthur, NY-based song-crafter and visual artist extraordinaire will be releasing a series of four solo EPs in 2008, all leading up to the glorious month of August, when the series culminates with the release of a full-length record featuring his band, The Lonely Astronauts.

The full-length, 'All You Need is Nothing', is set for release on August 5, 2008.

We'll be serving up a bunch of goodies along the way, so stay tuned.

The deluge begins March 18, 2008 with the release of EP 1: 'Could We Survive' (Lonely Astronaut) a 6-track collection of orchestral songscapes and gorgeous atmospheric pop written, performed and produced by Arthur.

'Could We Survive' opens with "Rages of Babylon," the kind of timeless anthem only Joseph could write, which you can check out below.

Download "Rages of Babylon" MP3 off 'Could We Survive'

'Could We Survive' tracklisting:

1) Rages of Babylon
2) Morning Cup
3) Shadow of Lies
4) Could We Survive
5) Walk Away
6) King of the Pavement

Catch Joseph Arthur at SXSW 2008 and on tour throughout the spring and summer.

If you find yourself in NYC, come by and visit his ongoing exhibition at the Museum of Modern Arthur (MOMAR) or check it out virtually.

Friday March 21st, 2008
The Resurrection Show @ MOMAR
Record Release Party at the Museum of Modern Arthur

Join Joseph Arthur, Lonely Astronaut Records and Museum of Modern Arthur in celebration of 'Could We Survive' on March 21st with a rare solo performance and party.

As with all Museum of Modern Arthur events, you never know what'll happen and who'll show up.

Space is limited. Tickets available exclusively through Joseph's official online store.

Joseph Arthur at SXSW Austin, Texas:

Wednesday March 12, 2008 @ 4PM - The Big Texas Jumpstart @ Creekside Lounge
Thursday March 13, 2008 @ 3:30PM - "High Wire Hootenanny" w/ Bebo @ Habana Annex
Thursday March 13, 2008 @ 5:45PM - Performance at Lou Reed's Berlin Celebration @ The FADER
Thursday March 13, 2008 @ 9:30PM - Cosmic American Music Experience @ The Compound
Friday March 14, 2008 @ 1AM - Official Showcase @ Buffalo Billiards
Saturday March 15, 2008 @ 3PM - Performance @ Red Fez
Saturday March 15, 2008 @ 6PM - Performance @ Home Slice Pizza

For more information, go to:

Joseph Arthur Official Website
Joseph Arthur on Myspace
Museum of Modern Arthur