Photo Credit: Todd V Wolfson

PURPLE, will take their sound, which Phoenix New Times claims will “hit you like a bolt of lightning shot out of a Jim Beam bottle with a thunderclap punk rock chaser,” on the road in starting February 19th, hitting 20 stops before ending at SXSW. The gritty Texas trio are back on the road in supporting their sophomore album, Bodacious, on April 1, 2016 via Play It Again Sam / [PIAS].

Consequence of Sound recently premiered the album’s first single, “Bliss” calling it “A number whose dreamy, tamed beginnings eventually give way to highlight the trio’s boisterous spirit.”

Listen to “Bliss” on Consequence of Sound here: http://consequenceofsound.net/2016/02/purple-premiere-bittersweet-new-single-bliss-listen/

The new LP, Bodacious, proudly retains the venomous, strident tone established on their debut release, (409), and takes a dive into high-adrenaline fueled pop rock. It kicks off like a gun-shot with the volatile "Backbone", leaping between the abrasive shouts of the refrain, and the funky, fluid pop melody of the verse. Midway through, "Pretty Mouth" slides the record into an funky reggae influenced resonance. As Bodacious nears its end, Purple bust out their fuzz-rock chops on "Geniva" to deliver a grimy catchy melody over fat, distorted guitars, setting the album up for its high-octane finish.

The ambitious trio have rode their unapologetic, grit-spitting party-rock style to win the praise from NPR,Entertainment Weekly, Flavorwire, Bitch and Boxx Magazine. A ruthless mix of femme-punk, indie rock and grunge, Purple flash glimpses of Bikini Kill, No Doubt, Andrew W.K. and Yeah Yeah Yeahs in their ferocious sound as the vow to leave no stage undestroyed during their frenzied trek towards world domination.

Purple are Hanna Brewer (vocals, percussion), Taylor Busby (vocals, guitars) Joe Cannariato (bass)

Pre-order Bodacious at www.pledgemusic.com/purple

TOUR DATES:

2/19 HOUSTON,TX @ THE NIGHTINGALE ROOM

2/20 AUSTIN,TX @ BARRACUDA

2/22 SAN ANTONIO, TX @ THE ARCADE

2/24 EL PASO, TX @ LOW BROW

2/25 PHOENIX, AZ @ PUB ROCK

2/26 ANAHEIM, CA @ WORLD FAMOUS DOLL HUTT

2/27 LOS ANGELES, CA @ THE MINT

2/28 PACIFICA,CA @ WINTERS TAVERN

2/29 SAN FRANCISCO,CA @ BRICK & MORTAR

3/02 PORTLAND, OR @ ASH STREET SALOON

3/03 SEATTLE, WA @ CENTRAL SALOON

3/04 SPOKANE, WA @ THE BARTLETT

3/05 MISSOULA, MT @ THE REAL LOUNGE

3/07 BOISE, ID @ THE SHREDDER

3/08 PROVO, UT @ MUSE MUSIC

3/09 GRAND JUNCTION,CO @ BARRON'S

3/10 DENVER,CO @ MOON ROOM

3/12 DENTON, TX @ 35 DENTON

3/14 AUSTIN,TX @ HOTEL VEGAS

3/17 AUSTIN, TX @ LUCKY LOUNGE, OFFICIAL SXSW

3/18 AUSTIN,TX @SXSW, BD RILEY

3/18 AUSTIN, TX @ SIREN SOUND TEMPLE @ STAY GOLD

4/01 BEAUMONT,TX @ THE GIG

4/08 FT WORTH,TX @ LOLA'S

6/11 NEW BRAUNFELS,TX @ RIVER ROAD ICE HOUSE

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