DOWN THE LEES RELEASE VIDEO FOR ‘DISSOLVE’ + BAND INCLUDED IN FIRST WAVE OF MASSIF FEST LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENTS
DOWN THE LEES RELEASE OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR ‘DISSOLVE’ – WATCH HERE
+ BAND INCLUDED IN MASSIF FEST‘S NEWLY RELEASED FIRST WAVE LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT WITH NOISE CONTEMPORARIES KEN MODE
LISTEN TO / ORDER YOUR COPY OF ‘DIRT’ HERE
Today, on the heels of the release of their widely-acclaimed ‘Dirt‘ EP and in the midst of the supporting tour, Down The Lees have released the official video for the EP’s track, ‘Dissolve‘ – check it out here.
Created and edited by the band with of a mix of professional footage by Tyler McLoed from their show in Vancouver with Brutus and fan footage from that show, as well as their shows in Victoria and Nanaimo, the video is a testament to the band’s DIY roots and punk rock ethos – showcasing their eclectic, vivacious performance style.
On the video, bandleader Laura Lee Schultz comments:
“Playing live is one of our absolute favourite things. The energy we get from the crowd fuels our performance. We’ve been lucky enough to share the stage with some incredible bands in a wide range of venues. For this video, we asked our fans to film parts of one of our songs ‘Dissolve’ during the last few shows. It was a fantastic way to connect with everyone and break down the barriers between us and our audience. That’s what live music is all about—a unique, shared experience that is unlike anything else.“
As seen in today’s video, the band have been working their way across their beautiful home province of British Columbia supporting the release of ‘Dirt’ and are excited to share that they have been included in the first wave of lineup announcements for Massif Fest in Nelson, BC later this year, along with noise-rock contemporaries, KEN mode.
Sharing stages with bands like Brutus, Chastity, DeadBob, Cultdreams, SpaceQueen, Peuk and more, Down The Lees is not a band you want to miss your chance to catch live.
09.26 – 09.28 DOWN THE LEES @ MASSIF FEST – NELSON, BC
WATCH THE OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR ‘DISSOLVE’ HERE
LISTEN TO / ORDER YOUR COPY OF ‘DIRT’ HERE
PRAISE FOR ‘DIRT’:
“[Dirt] demands your attention and isn’t afraid to take you on a rollercoaster of emotions. The resulting music is a potent blend of catharsis and complexity.” Montreal Rocks
“With Dirt, Down The Lees shows skillful versatility… In addition – but also above all – we hear genuinely intense emotions, which are reflected in every word, every drum beat, every note played.” Luminous Dash
“Songs such as “Deafening” and the EP’s closing track, “Since La Vie En Rose” showcase Down The Lees’ ability to craft immersive soundscapes, with layers of instrumentation that build to a cathartic climax.” Crucial Rhythm
“Down the Lees defy pigeonholing into any genre, unless “powerful and inventive” is now a genre to itself.” Metal Digest
“DOWN THE LEES invite us to join them on this long musical journey navigating between strong emotions and a sometimes unsettling delicacy.” Metal Universe
“A raw and haunting journey through the depths of human emotion and experience. Laura Lee Schultz exposes vulnerability and truth in every line. Prepare to be moved, challenged, and ultimately, deeply affected by the honesty and depth of this release.” Canadian Beats
“Dirty, daring and at times delicate… a wide array of styles collide in this tale of desperation and hardships, with a glimmer of hope. The rhythm section provides the perfect backdrop for Laura’s distorted guitar work and enticing vocals.” Sonic Perspectives
“A hectic roller coaster that turns your ears’ perception upside down, Schultz‘s voice stars throughout the 28 minutes of thunderous mood swings… Sometimes I wonder if DTL wants to scrape the sky above, or challenge hell down below.” Turn Up The Volume
Featuring the award winning single, ‘Douse‘, which took home ‘Best Song’ at the 2024 Okanagan Screen Awards, the band’s ‘Dirt’ EP knows no genre constriction and is a true showcase of theif broad sonic strengths – highlighting their range and versatility.
Recorded and mixed by JesseGander at Raincity Recorders (3 Inches of Blood, Brutus, Japandroids, MiserySignals, ComebackKid, DeadQuiet), mastered by BlakeBickel at DynamicSoundService (The Lucky Strikes, Bleeding Light Records), and packaged with mesmerizing artwork by Mirabelle Van de Put, ‘Dirt’ deserves a front-to-back listen, but remains just as appealable on a track-by-track basis.
MORE ABOUT DOWN THE LEES HERE
DOWN THE LEES IS:
Laura Lee Schultz – Guitar, Vocals
Chris Carlson – Bass
Andy Ashley – Drums
DOWN THE LEES ONLINE:
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