Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti - Only In My Dream | Video Feature

From underground wild card to indie rock institution Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti has come a long way since first came to the public eye with reissues of albums The Doldrums, Worn Copy, & House Arrest on Animal Collective's Paw Tracks label. Since then it appears like a whirlwind of a life for the unlikely star Ariel Pink has become. Now back with the follow up to 2010's Before Today the album Mature Themes seems to take it's title to heart.  
"Only In My Dreams" proves that Pink and co. still aren't through creating some of the most compelling "Pop music" out there today. The song takes from the spectrum of pure AM radio gold and the abstract jangle classic new wave to new heights. While the music production is considerably more hi-fidelity than earlier efforts the video created by Travis Peterson, who has also made music videos for the likes of Vivian Girls & Nite Jewel among others, harkens back to days of past. Throughout Pink's struggle to find and keep love is perfectly matched by Peterson's somewhat grainy VHS like footage. Let some nostalgic melancholy begin.

Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti's new album Mature Themes is available now via 4AD.

Gang Gang Dance have announced their newest full-length Eye Contact to be released May 9th. The LP is the follow up to the group's breakout success Saint Dymphna. It comes after a label switch from The Social Registry to 4AD. Luckily the move sees them continuing with their cinematic vision of what contemporary dance music should always strive for.

The group has seen a radical shift over its years. Those who have been following GGD have seen them evolve from art school no wavers towards the sleek global trotting outfit they are today. According to 4AD their new album Eye Contact was again produced by Chris Coady, who also helped helm the bands previous efforts Saint Dymphna & RAWWAR. Some may also know Coady from his work with Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Beach House, & Zola Jesus. Apparently the album also "features a guest appearance from Alexis Taylor of Hot Chip, whose signature vocals take centre stage on the track ‘Romance Layers’." To top things off there will also be a limited x2 A sided 12" to be released shortly before the alum proper.

In the meantime time you can also purchase Saint Dymphna or other previous GGD releases over at The Social Registry, and for those of you in Europe check out the live dates below.

European Tour

9th Apr - Dazed Live @ Village Underground, London

11th May - Ruby Lounge, Manchester

12th May - Pavillion Theatre @ Great Escape, Brighton

13-15th May - ATP Festival, Minehead

16th May - XOYO, London

17th May - Point Ephemere, Paris

18th May - Rotunde @ Les Nuits Botanique, Brussels

19th May - Melkweg, Amsterdam

21st May - HAU, Berlin

23rd May - Vega, Copenhagen

25th May - Stall 6, Zurich

26th May - Magnolia, Milan

28th May - Primavera, Barcelona