Unknown Mortal Orchestra - "How Can U Luv Me" single + 2011 tour dates

Unknown Mortal Orchestra sign to Fat Possum for debut LP

Drop "How Can U Luv Me" single via The Fader

On tour with Smith Westerns, Portugal. The Man, and Yuck

Premiere Little Dragon remix

Unknown Mortal Orchestra have officially signed to Fat Possum for their self-titled debut LP out June 21st, 2011.

UMO was initially conceived by New Zealand native, Ruban, to release some tracks via a Bandcamp page to promote his limited addition vinyl in 2010. He pieced a band together, with a skilled producer, Jake, on bass and a brilliant teenage drummer named Julian to fill out the band. They are based in Portland.

In their short career they have made such an impression with their live show that you can catch them on tour this Spring with The Smith Westerns, Portugal. The Man, and Yuck later this Summer.

They bring break-beats together with 70's pop harmonies and a minimal Krautrock rhythm section.

Little Dragon release "Nightlight" single

They have also release a remix of the first single off Little Dragon's forthcoming Ritual Union LP which can be heard via Altered Zones (link below).

We can pretty much imagine "How Can U Luv Me" being the background music to some epic summertime city walkabouts involving multiple happenstance meals and beer garden bro downs" - THE FADER

Unknown Mortal Orchestra tracklisting:

1. Ffunny Ffrends
2. Bicycle
3. Thought Ballune
4. Jello and Juggernauts
5. Nerve Damage
6. How Can U Luv Me
7. Little Blue House
8. Strangers Are Strange
9. Boy Witch

Unknown Mortal Orchestra 2011 tour dates:

(Dates and information subject to change.)

April 2011

04/15/11 San Francisco, CA @ The Independent w/ Phantogram
04/25/11 New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom w/ Smith Westerns
04/26/11 Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brendas w/ Smith Westerns
04/28/11 Baltimore, MD @ Ottobar w/ Smith Westerns
04/29/11 Raleigh, NC @ Kings Barcade w/ Smith Westerns
04/30/11 Atlanta, GA Masquerade (Hell Stage) w/ Smith Westerns

May 2011

05/05/11 Sacramento, CA @ Harlows w/ Portugal The Man. Telekinesis
05/06/11 San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore Auditorium w/ Portugal. The Man, Telekinesis
05/07/11 Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues Anaheim w/ Portugal. The Man, Telekinesis
05/08/11 Scottsdale, AZ @ Martini Ranch w/ Portugal. The Man, Telekinesis
05/11/11 Colorado Springs, CO @ The Black Sheep w/ Portugal. The Man, Telekinesis
05/12/11 Fort Collins, CO @ Aggie Theatre w/ Portugal. The Man, Telekinesis
05/13/11 Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater w/ Portugal. The Man, Telekinesis
05/14/11 Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater w/ Portugal. The Man, Telekinesis
05/17/11 Kansas City, MO @ The Record Bar w/ Portugal. The Man, Telekinesis
05/19/11 Little Rock, AR @ Revolution Music Room w/ Portugal. The Man
05/20/11 Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater w/ Portugal. The Man, Telekinesis
05/21/11 Houston, TX @ Fitzgeralds w/ Portugal. The Man, Telekinesis
05/25/11 Columbus, OH @ Outland Live w/ Portugal. The Man, Telekinesis
05/26/11 Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues Cleveland - Cambridge Room w/ Portugal. The Man, Telekinesis
05/27/11 Toronto, ON @ Lee's Palace w/ Portugal. The Man, Telekinesis
05/28/11 Syracuse, NY @ Westcott Theater w/ Portugal. The Man
05/30/11 South Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground w/ Portugal. The Man, Telekinesis

June 2011

06/03/11 New York, NY @ Webster Hall w/ Portugal. The Man, Telekinesis
06/07/11 Millvale, PA @ Mr. Smalls Theatre w/ Portugal. The Man, Telekinesis
06/08/11 Baltimore, MD @ Rams Head Live! w/ Portugal. The Man, Telekinesis
06/09/11 Asheville, NC @ Orange Peel w/ Portugal. The Man, Telekinesis

Buy CDs, MP3s, more:

Unknown Mortal Orchestra on Amazon.com

"Nightlight" remix

Unknown Mortal Orchestra Official Website