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Esprit D'Air To Release New Single "Amethyst" And Announces New Show Dates!
JRockers Esprit D' Air a self-signed/independent band from London, will be releasing an all new single titled "Amethyst", come February 22nd 2018 through a crowd funding campaign found HERE.
Known for their DIY spirit, the band launched their first crowdfunding campaign 24 hours ago. And in that time, the group has already received over 50% of their funding goal from their devoted fans. Still, with only 22 days left!
Esprit D'Air will also be making an appearance at this year's Amplified Open Air Festival, with Jinjer, Mushroomhead and many more. Also see them at the following show dates listed below!
TOUR DATES:
02 Mar: London, UK, Renaissance Alternative Music Festival
13 Apr: Essen, Germany, Alternative V-Rock Invasion II
19 Jul: Cheltenham, UK, Amplified Open Air Festival
Esprit D’Air To Release Cover Song "Serafine"
London-based J-rockers Esprit D’Air is releasing their first cover song, "Serafine" on August 31, 2018. "Serafine" was originally released by Japanese heavy metal band, Dead End, on their 1989 album, "Zero".
Adding their contemporary rock sound to the almost 30-year-old song, Esprit D’Air modernizes the classic track in their cover, re-arranging the original, and making it uniquely theirs. "Serafine" is recorded, mixed, and mastered by lead singer and guitarist, Kai, who has this to say about the cover:
"I recorded this cover simply because I love this song. Morrie is a beautiful lyricist in both Dead End and his solo work, and Dead End’s song Serafine really resonates with me on a personal level. The artwork itself was inspired by a verse line in the song."Dead End (formed in Tokyo 1984) have inspired legendary Japanese bands such as X Japan, L’Arc~en~Ciel, and Luna Sea. Esprit D’Air’s cover version of ‘Serafine’ can be purchased on iTunes, Amazon MP3, and Google Play from August 31, 2018.
Earlier this year, Esprit D’Air won an award for Best Metal Album at The Independent Music Awards for their debut album, "Constellations", featuring esteemed judging panel including Amy Lee (Evanescence), Slayer, Sepultura, Tom Waits, and many others. The award-winning band is now embarking on a European tour with headlining dates in Spain, UK, France, and The Netherlands.
Constellations Europe Tour:
08 Sep: Barcelona, Spain, La Nau
12 Sep: London, UK, Boston Music Room
13 Sep: Paris, France, Le Klub
15 Sep: The Hague, The Netherlands, AVO J-Music Festival
Esprit D'Air Launches Pre-orders for New Single "Calling You" Coming Summer 2018!
Esprit D'Air will release a new single called "Calling You", this summer on May 11th 2018 via Starstorm Records. The songis now available for pre-order HERE.
This new single will also feature a piano version of the same track and an instrumental version as well. A video will be shot and follow soon enough.
Check out the artwork and tracklisting below.TRACKLISTING:
1. Calling You
2. Calling You (Piano version)
3. Calling You (Instrumental version)
Esprit D'Air Wins Best Metal/Hardcore Album at The Independent Music Awards
Rising J-rockstars Esprit D'Air are crowned winners for best metal/hardcore album at the 16th Annual Independent Music Awards announced at New York's historic Lincoln Center on March 31, 2018.
The winning album, "Constellations" was selected by an esteemed artist and industry judging panel which included Slayer, Amy Lee (Evanescence), Tom Waits and Sepultura, among many others; as well as press and talent buyers from the Americas, Europe, and Pacific Rim.
"Constellations" was produced by lead vocalist and guitarist, Kai, who follows a commendable DIY ethos by composing, recording, producing and mixing everything himself, whilst working with Kobalt Music Group's AWAL (Artists Without A Label) to distribute their music.
The album exclusively premiered on TeamRock last summer, and received coverage and airplay on HuffPost, Kerrang! Radio, TotalRock Radio, NEO Magazine, and PowerPlay.
Esprit D'Air embarked on a 7-day UK headline tour (Constellations Tour) in February 2018, including a packed headline show at the world-famous The Underworld Camden in London. The touring line-up featured Ryo Takahashi on guitar and Jan-Vincent Velazco of Pendragon (pictured) on drums.
The band is now looking to extend their Constellations Tour to Europe and to release brand new music this year—more details to be announced soon.
Esprit D'Air Release New Single and Video for "Starstorm"
J-rockers Esprit D' Air are back again with an all new high octane synth driven rock single and video of the song called "Starstorm". They being the one, to watch out for of 2018.
"Starstorm" is a track from their Amazon Best-Selling Hard Rock & Metal album, "Constellations", and is remastered by Metropolis' Stuart Hawkes, who has worked with big names from Japan, such as Miyavi, Sugizo (X Japan, Luna Sea), and Mika Nakashima, as well as Pendulum, The Prodigy and Enter Shikari.
Following the tradition of their previous releases, the "Starstorm" video brings together their music and art. The lyrics and artwork depict an otherworldly story of a man in a deserted world struggling to fulfill a promise he made to a friend. He then sees a starstorm, which shows him visions and memories from the past, motivating him to continue and carry out his promise until the very end.The single release is accompanied by a nightcore/drum and bass remix by Shudan, who remixed "Snow" by Boom Boom Satellites (Sony Music Japan, JPU Records) on their 15th-anniversary release, Embrace.
Starstorm (Single) TRACKLISTING:
1. Starstorm (Remastered)
2. Starstorm (Remix by Shudan)
3. Starstorm (Instrumental version)
Following the release of "Starstorm", will have the band heading out to the U.K. for a tour, where they will be celebrating the release of their album "Constellations". Check out the dates below.
TOUR DATES:
Mon 5 February - The Underworld Camden, London
Tue 6 February - Buffalo Bar, Cardiff
Wed 7 February - Mama Roux's, Birmingham
Thu 8 February - Aatma, Manchester
Fri 9 February - Jumpin' Jacks, Newcastle
Sat 10 February - Rockmantic Weekender, Carlisle
Sun 11 February - Audio, Glasgow
Esprit D'Air to Support The Birthday Massacre at O2 Academy Islington London
London-based J-rock band Esprit D'Air have just announced that they will be special guests supporting The Birthday Massacre on 24th October at London's O2 Academy Islington.
Kai, the vocalist and guitarist of Esprit D'Air has this to say: "I am really looking forward to supporting one of my favorite bands at their upcoming London show. I went on a 7-day tour with The Birthday Massacre last year playing bass for my great friends Stereo Juggernaut. It was an awesome experience and it's an honor to support The Birthday Massacre on stage again—this time with Esprit D'Air." – Kai (Vocalist & Guitarist of Esprit D'Air)
Tickets for the show can be purchased in advance HERE. Esprit D'Air have recently released their new album, Constellations, which is available digitally worldwide and in retail stores across Europe, Japan, and the USA.
Listen to their latest single, 'Ignition' here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60sDDlhDhW8
Additionally, Esprit D'Air are also going on a UK headline tour in February 2018 to celebrate the release of their new album:
5th February - The Underworld Camden, London
6th February - Buffalo Bar, Cardiff
7th February - Mama Roux's, Birmingham
8th February - Sound Control, Manchester
9th February - Jumpin' Jacks, Newcastle
10th February - Rockmantic Weekender
11th February - Audio, Glasgow
Reformed in 2016, Esprit D'Air has been going from strength-to-strength as we see them pack out their headline show at the O2 Academy2 Islington, sharing stages with the likes of The Birthday Massacre and Courtesans, and performing at the UK's biggest convention for Japanese culture, HYPER JAPAN.
Esprit D'Air Announce New Single 'Ignition'!
Taking no breaks, Esprit D’Air have just announced that their new single and music video for Ignition will release on 18 August, following their successful new album, Constellations. About Ignition, vocalist and guitarist Kai has this to say:
“Ignition is about someone imagining themselves with a different life if they had made different choices. Whilst driving through the city, they are thinking about the choices they have made in the past. It depicts the moment of someone reflecting oneself and making an important decision.
The lyrics don’t tell you what the person ends up doing, maybe they are going to leave the city, or stay there to start doing something they have never experienced. Like in real life, there will be some life-changing decisions, some that can make you feel anxious. However, there are some paths that you can only discover from having the courage to take it.”
Esprit D'Air Announce New Tour and Album!
Esprit D'Air have just announced their huge UK tour to celebrate the release of their upcoming album, Constellations due to be released digitally on 30 June and hitting the shelves of retail stores a week after. Check out the list of dates below!
TOUR DATES:
5 February - The Underworld Camden, London
6 February - Buffalo Bar, Cardiff
7 February - Mama Roux's, Birmingham
8 February - Sound Control, Manchester
9 February - Jumpin' Jacks, Newcastle
10 February - Rockmantic Weekender, Carlisle
11 February - Audio, Glasgow
ESPRIT D’AIR RELEASE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE "GUIDING LIGHT"
Esprit D'Air has released a new video for a new song turned single called "Guiding Light". Check it out over HERE.
Esprit D'Air Announces New Shows
Esprit D'Air have recently returned from their successful mini tour in Paris and London celebrating the release of their highly-anticipated single, Rebirth in December. They are now back to hit the stage again with two exciting UK shows.
The London-based band will be headlining at the O2 Academy2 Islington, London on Friday 31 March, and supporting doom pop/rock band Courtesans at the Ruby Lounge, Manchester on Saturday 1 April.
Esprit D'Air fans can look forward to hearing new songs from their upcoming album, due to be out in 2017. Tickets for the shows can be purchased HERE.
Esprit D'Air Announce Launch Party in London
Esprit D’Air's Single Launch Party will take place at the Zigfrid von Underbelly in London on 18 December 2016, hosted by Flyjam Creative Agency. The event will be held to celebrate the release of London based three-piece metal band Esprit D’Air’s comeback single, “Rebirth”. A special live set, merchandise and an opportunity to meet the band will be available on the day, with guest supporting acts provided by Flyjam Creative Agency.
The band made a successful appearance at the main stage of HYPER JAPAN Festival at Olympia, London in July. Their comeback single, “Rebirth” has been eagerly anticipated by fans of old and new, and will be released worldwide on iTunes, Amazon and Google Play. Esprit D'Air will also perform at Le Trianon in Paris on 17 December 2016, supporting ALYS—the first French Vocaloid developed by VOXWAVE.
Esprit D'Air Reveals Artwork for Forthcoming Single, "Rebirth"
Reformed in 2016, Esprit D’Air are an electronic rock & space metal band based in London. The band is now comprised of Kai (vocal & guitar), Ellis (bass) and Daishi (drums). Their sound is unique and fresh in its ability to fuse hard-hitting aggression with melodic interludes. Esprit D’Air garnered a cult following with their charismatic performances reminiscent of a young X Japan, and a style that can only be described as: “Shibuya meets Sunset Strip”! They were the first Japanese-language band to appear on the video game, Rock Band 3 for the Xbox 360.
Esprit D'Air have announced that their upcoming single, Rebirth will be released this year on 14 December 2016. Digitally painted by their drummer Daishi, Esprit D'Air shared the artwork for their forthcoming single Rebirth. The newly-reformed band will be kicking off a two-date release show in the UK and France.JPU Records (the GazettE, POLYSICS, Crystal Lake, BAND-MAID) describe that the band are "producing tracks that excite us much more than any recent visual kei or J-Rock from Japan”.
TOUR DATES:
December 2016 - TBA, London, UK
17 December 2016 - Le Trianon, Paris, France