LISTEN AND SHARE “THE DREAM” HERE
HOLD EP OUT TOMORROW
PRESS ON TOUR FOR MENTAL HEALTH BEGINS MARCH 26
15 DATE US BICYCLE TOUR BEGINS MARCH 26 WITH 100% OF PROCEEDS DONATED TO THE CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION AND MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA
CANADIAN DONATIONS ACCEPTED HERE
"Aucoin's sweat-soaked shows are near legendary events of mosh-pit euphoria, surfboard situations and dancing underneath a multicoloured parachute..." - Globe & Mail
"...psychedelically cerebral without sacrificing heart-swelling emotions, celebrating life while confronting its inherent heaviness..." - The Coast
"A danceable electronic-rock song with a diverse range of percussive elements, space-age keyboards, and organs" – Paste Magazine
"Stomping dance-punk ... packed into a fever-pitched three minutes" – Noisey
“Part Daft Punk-inflected Dan Deacon, part DIY-driven Flaming Lips as filtered through Girl Talk” – Austin Chronicle
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In anticipation of his Hold EP set for release tomorrow, Rich Aucoin shares a new track titled “The Dream” which saw its broadcast premiere this past week via The Strombo Show. Highlighted by dreamy synths and an insistent baseline, Aucoin comments:
“‘The Dream’ is a song about the contentment we can feel at an individual level when daydreaming or imagining a different world. It’s not about the achieving of making that world come to reality but looks at the various therapeutic benefits from such an endeavour. Whether it be imagining a time where you are not heartbroken, in an estrangement, or in conflict with the changes in your life, that power to picture yourself beyond the given moment is a useful tool for accepting the way things are and getting to that new spot, The Dream.”
LISTEN AND SHARE “THE DREAM” HERE
The Hold EP is a stark contrast to the short high-tempo songs from Aucoin’s previous release, hinting toward a rebirth. Tracks like “Release” and “The Middle” have earned acclaim from the likes of Noisey, Paste Magazine, and Exclaim! – showcasing his undeniable ability to transform and manipulate sound. Just as his last album led him on a tour across Canada while raising money for childhood leukemia research, fans can expect nothing less this time around.
Aucoin will kick off his fifteen-date PRESS ON tour on March 26. Unlike a traditional tour, he will be bicycling from city to city, raising awareness for mental health by donating 100% of proceeds to Mental Health America and The Canadian Mental Health Association. Aucoin will be joined by bandmates in each city as he pedals alone across the deserts, mountains, and forests of America.
CANADIAN DONATIONS ACCEPTED HERE
At each show, fans can expect a joyous celebratory event – his positive life-affirming shows have often been described as a natural antidepressant. Fans who are unable to attend are encouraged to donate to Aucoin’s crowdrise campaign. See below for a full date listing!
WATCH AND SHARE “RELEASE” HERE
WATCH AND SHARE “THE MIDDLE” HERE
PRESS ON TOUR DATES
3/26: Los Angeles, CA @ Bardot
4/6: Phoenix, AZ @ TBA
4/11: Flagstaff, NM @ The Hive
4/19: Albuquerque, NM @ Burt’s Tiki Lounge
4/26: Amarillo, TX @ The 806
5/3: Oklahoma City, OK @ The Root
5/4: Norman, OK @ Opolis
5/11: Little Rock, AR @ TBA
5/16: Memphis, TN @ Hi-Tone
5/23: Nashville, TN @ TBA
5/31: Knoxville, TN @ Birdhouse
6/20: Washington, DC @ DC9
6/23: Baltimore, MD @ The Crown
6/26: Philadelphia, PA @ PhilaMOCA
HOLD EP TRACKLIST
01 THE FEAR
02 THE DREAM
03 THE MIDDLE
04 RELEASE