Elsinore Release EP, Tour Forever

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So, these dudes are pretty much on fire.  Everything they touch just burns into nothingness because they’re just so hot to the touch.  I’d like to fit another fire-related comment in, but you get the idea.

Elsinore has just released the Chemicals EP via their website and is embarking on a 4 week tour of the East Coast, Deep South and midwest.  These good ol midwestern boys have inspired me so much.  You’re gonna love em.  I just know it.

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Transpanther Group is pleased to announce the release of Elsinore’s The Chemicals EP.  This collection of songs brings the Champaign-Urbana, IL wonder-pop quintet one step closer to their potential. The EP features a preview of two tracks from their upcoming full-length, an alternate and string-heavy version of another, a brand new, road-tested home recording, as well as an invincibly addictive remix by Gentleman Auction House frontman Eric Enger.

The songwriting here has evolved multi-fold over the past few years. Playful yet poetic lyricism compliments magnetic and intelligent arrangements (this being the first Elsinore release to feature scores of strings and horns). “Chemicals” itself is either a rock song disguised as a love song, or vice versa. The song sparks with its own colorful energy, featuring an irresistible, soaring hook.It is clean and catchy, but hardly simple. “Body of Water” and “Breathing Light” showcase the now fine-tuned lyricism present throughout the EP; images of blood, water, language — simple, unconscious elements that are easily overlooked in the day-to-day. The Pet Sounds-esque”Evens” takes the band in a new sonic direction and begs for repeat headphone listens.

The pace of this fiery Midwestern workhorse has led to an impressive and incredibly consumable resume. This and The General EP (summer 2008) precede the Yes Yes Yes full-length, set to be released this summer.

WED JAN 20- Iowa City IA | The Mill
THUR JAN 21- Madison WI | The Frequency
FRI JAN 22- Chicago IL | Schuba’s
SAT JAN 23- Dekalb IL | House Cafe
THUR JAN 28- Indianapolis IN | Local’s Only / Butler Scion
FRI JAN 29- Kalamazoo MI | The Strutt w/ Brighton MA
SAT JAN 30- Champaign IL | Cowboy Monkey
MON FEB 1- Pontiac MI | Crofoot – Vernor’s Room
TUES FEB 2- Pittsburgh PA | Howler’s Cafe
WED FEB 3- Syracuse NY | Spark Gallery
THUR FEB 4- Rochester NY | Bug Jar
FRI Feb 5- Jamestown NY | Labyrinth Press Co.(early show)
FRI Feb 5- Jamestown NY | Mojo’s
SAT Feb 6- Hamden CT | The Space
MON Feb 8- Boston MA | Middle East Downstairs
TUES Feb 9- New York NY | Mercury Lounge
WED Feb 10- Philadelphia PA | The Carriage House
THUR Feb 11- Charlottesville VA| Tea Bazaar
SUN Feb 14- Chapel Hill NC | Local 506
MON Feb 15- Charleston SC | Tin Roof
TUES Feb 16- Charlotte NC | The Evening Muse
WED Feb 17- Athens GA | Caledonia
FRI Feb 19- Baton Rouge LA | Spanish Moon
SAT Feb 20- New Orleans LA | One Eyed Jack’s
MON Feb 22- Austin TX | Ghost Room
TUE Feb 23- Shreveport LA | KSCL Show @ Centenary College
WED Feb 24- Little Rock AR | Jaunita’s
THUR Feb 25- Memphis TN | Hi-Tone
FRI Feb 26- Nashville TN | 5 Spot
SAT Feb 27- St. Louis MO | Firebird