Early praise for Totem is coming in strong as Sound & Silence magazine states, “The songs are melodic and steeped in sweaty dance grooves that are extremely entertaining and well-crafted…Totem is a solid record from start to finish, and one of the most assured and accomplished releases of 2016.”   Marquee Magazine agrees, saying Totem “is a full-on continuation of the band’s infectiously danceable funky sound.”

In celebration of Totem’s release, the Colorado natives are preparing for a headlining show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on July 22nd. Joining The Motet on the bill are Medeski Martin & Wood and Vulfpeck, with DJ Mikey Thunder spinning between sets.  The band can be also be seen playing at festivals across the country this summer and fall, with stops at Peach Fest, Bumbershoot, Camp Barefoot, Suwannee Hulaween and more. The complete list of currently announced dates is included below.

Earlier this year, The Motet announced the addition of singer Lyle Divinsky, who fans the flames of this already hot band. “There was a month and a half between the time I joined the band and when we went into the studio,” explains Divinsky. “I wound up writing the lyrics and melodies to four songs, and re-wrote the lyrics to two. It gave me and the band an opportunity to really connect musically. We’re deeply proud of this album and it’s very exciting to have this new material to push out as we begin this next phase of The Motet’s journey.”

The Motet are Dave Watts (drums), Joey Porter (keyboards), Garrett Sayers (bass), Ryan Jalbert (guitar), Gabriel Mervine (trumpet), Lyle Divinsky (vocals), Drew Sayers (saxophone).

Totem is available to purchase here: http://themotet.com/discography/

Watch the video for “Fool No More” HERE.

The complete list of The Motet’s currently confirmed tour dates is as follows: 

Additional dates to be announced. Tickets and information at themotet.com

To stay up to date on all news on The Motet, visit:

www.themotet.com

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