-Discusses evolution from 2012's
Kaleidoscope Dream. Lyrical progression + more aggressive sonically to match where he is in life. Process took longer than he anticipated but you can't rush art.
-The record is less lush and ethereal than the previous one. Has more bite.
-Much more attention is being paid to his visual presentations. Will juxtapose the music dramatically.
-Says Jessie Ware is like a sister to him. Worked alongside her in a studio compared to recording separately from artists such as Janelle Monáe, Lorde, A$AP Rocky, Mariah Carey for collaborations.
-Walks down the street without being recognized. Says he wants success and his humanity. Doesn't feel like he has to sacrifice the latter.
-Co-signs emerging artist
Raury and loves Alabama Shakes & played a gig with them in the past.
-Wildheart is out on June 29. Pre-order on iTunes
here.
July 24 – Austin, TX – Emo’s
July 25 – Dallas, TX – South Side Music Hall
July 26 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live – Ballroom
July 28 – New Orleans – Joy Theater
July 29 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle
July 31 – Philadelphia, PA – The Theatre of Living Arts
Aug. 1 – New Haven, CT – College Street Music Hall
Aug. 2 – New York, NY – Terminal 5
Aug. 4 – Boston, MA – House of Blues
Aug. 5 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
Aug. 7 – Westbury, NY – The Space at Westbury
Aug. 8 – Atlantic City, GA – The Music Box
Aug. 9 – Portland, ME – State Theatre
Aug. 11 – Toronto, ON – Sound Academy
Aug. 12 – Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak Music Hall
Aug. 14 – Chicago, IL – The Vic Theatre
Aug. 15 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
Aug. 16 – Kansas City, MO – Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland
Aug. 18 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theater
Aug. 19 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot
Aug. 21 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theatre
Aug. 22 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Theatre
Aug. 23 – Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo
Aug. 25 – Oakland, CA – Fox Theater
Aug. 26 – Ventura, CA – Majestic Ventura Theatre
Sept. 1 – San Diego, CA – North Park Theatre
Sept. 2 – San Pedro, CA – Warner Grand Theater
Sept. 4 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Forever Cemetery
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