SHEFFIELD, UK | February 12, 2016 - Progressive indie pop act, Alvarez Kings, are continually breaking barriers with their dynamic musicianship. The success of their self-released work garnered them local notoriety with BBC Radio dubbing their single "No Resolve" as Song of the Year amongst other crowning achievements. The band went global when offered to join the ranks of The Vans Warped Tour, visiting the US twice with the famous traveling festival. Alvarez Kings building buzz culminated in the band signing with Sire Records, releasing their 2015 EP, Fear To Feel, with the Warner Brother's imprint to an overwhelmingly positive response. Since then the talented Brits have kept creating, releasing enchanting live session videos and a dreamy remix of "Run From You" produced by Blake Harnage (PVRIS/ VersaEmerge). Today Alvarez Kings have partnered with their UK-based comrades, RockSound, to unveil their official music video for "Fear To Feel". Watch here: http://bit.ly/1KfB8yN

 

"Fear To Feel is a long distance relationship, being lost between time zones and the struggles that come with being away from family, friends and loved ones. Call it an occupational hazard, the numbness that you feel and the fear to wear your heart on your sleeve." - Alvarez Kings

 

Fans can catch Alvarez Kings on full US run with Melanie Martinez this winter and a string of UK dates alongside PVRIS in April. Head over to http://www.alvarezkings.com for more details!

 

The Cry Baby Tour: Alvarez Kings with Melanie Martinez:

Feb 20 - Seattle, WA - The Showbox

Feb 21 - Vancouver, BC - The Vogue Theatre

Feb 23 - Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom

Feb 25 - San Francisco, CA - The Regency Ballroom

Feb 26 - Los Angeles, CA - Theatre at Ace Hotel

Feb 28 - Tempe, AZ - The Marquee

Mar 1 - Dallas, TX - South Side Music Hall

Mar 2 - Houston, TX - Warehouse Live

Mar 3 - Austin, TX - Emo's

Mar 4 - New Orleans - Big Mamas*

Mar 5 - Tampa, FL - The Fitz Ybor

Mar 6 - Orlando, FL - House of Blues

Mar 8 - Atlanta, GA - The Buckhead Theatre

Mar 9 - Nashville, TN - Cannery Ballroom

Mar 11 - Louisville, KY - Mercury Ballroom

Mar 12 - Indianapolis, IN - Egyptian Room

Mar 13 - St. Louis, MO - The Pageant

Mar 15 - Kansas City, MO - Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland

Mar 16 - St. Paul, MN - Myth

Mar 17 - Chicago, IL - Vic Theater

Mar 19 - Milwaukee, WI - Riverside Theater

Mar 20 - Royal Oak, MI - Royal Oak Music Theatre

Mar 21 - Toronto, ON - The Danforth Music Hall

Mar 23 - Montreal QC - Club Soda

Mar 24 - New York, NY - PlayStation Theater

Mar 26 - Philadelphia, PA - Trocadero Theatre

Mar 28 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club

Mar 29 - Boston, MA - House of Blues

* = headlining show

 

About Alvarez Kings: Alvarez Kings'story starts from their humble roots in South Yorkshire. Rising to popularity quickly the band would go on to sell out hometown shows, selling out of their first two releases and culminating in their single "No Resolve"being named Single of The Year by BBC Radio as well as coveting local awards including Best Band and Best EP.

 

With a foot hold in their native country, ambitions were set further afield in the UK which resulted in festival slots at Isle of Wight and O2 Wireless and sold out shows in many of London's famous venues including KOKO and The 100 Club to name a few.

 

Naturally, Alvarez Kings spread their music across the shores with successful tours of Europe - one supporting Echosmith - a three week tour of Canada and industry showcases at SXSW and CMJ in Texas and New York. This presented the band the opportunity to play a mammoth 40 date tour in the US - the infamous Vans Warped Tour - taking in 26 States and garnering them rave nationwide press reviews and a firm, dedicated fanbase. In fact Kevin Lyman - the festival owner - was so impressed with the band he invited them to perform Warped UK at the world famous Alexandra Palace in London and play the  whole US tour again in 2015.

 

Alvarez Kings became reality TV stars when Fuse TV filmed the band's adventures on Vans Warped Tour for Season 2 of the hit TV show Warped Roadies.

 

2015 has become the year that all the bands hard work and dedication finally paid off. They signed a major record deal with Warner Bros / Sire Records. Their debut release on the label was the EP Fear To Feel, which marked a change in direction from the bands typical indie-rock sound. The sound has become bigger, maintaining Pop sensibilities at its core.

 

With more tours to announce in the near future and singles to be released over the coming months the future looks ever brighter for brothers Simon and Paul Thompson, Richard Walker and Sean Parkin.

 

Alvarez Kings Online:

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