Austin's Ume Unleashes "Phantoms"

Earlier this week, Ume dropped their debut LP Phantoms (Modern Outsider) — a 10-song lesson in charm and raw, post-grunge sensibility. While it is not an easy feat, Ume (pronounced ooo-may) has done a fantastic job of translating their live energy into their record. With a hauntingly-minimalistic production style, Phantoms is a perfect late-night road trip companion.

I am not going to tell you much else about the album. I’d rather you check it out for yourself and form your own opinion. I will tell you this, singer/guitarist Lauren Larson’s bewitching voice melts into the guitar fuzz like a melodic tattoo, meandering through intricate Telecaster-colored guitar noodles, thumping bass lines and tap-your-feet beats that make each song from Phantoms its own powerful incantation. My favorites after first listen were “Captive”, “Pretend Again”, “Burst” and opener “Rubicon”.

Having started their quest back in 2002, Ume has been building a worldwide fan base from their home in Austin, TX. Back in 2009 I fell in love with their Sunshower EP and have been wishing for a follow up ever since. The trio draws comparisons to My Bloody Valentine, Sonic Youth and The Yeah Yeah Yeahs with their mellifluous noise rock.

Ume is on the road this fall. Check the dates below to see if they are coming to your town:

9/8 - Portland, OR at MusicFestNW- Mississippi Studios
9/10- Austin, TX at Emo’s Jr/ Wild Frontier Festival
9/12 - Indianapolis, IN at Vogue The at re
9/13 - Mt Clemens, MI at Hayloft Liquor Stand
9/14 - Madison, WI at The Majestic
9/15 - Chicago, IL at Be at  Kitchen
9/16 - Minneapolis, MN at Triple Rock
9/17 - Fargo, ND at The Aquarium
9/19 - Billings, MT at Mannys
9/20 - Spokane, WA at The A Club
9/21 - Boise, ID at Knitting Factory Concert House
9/22 - Reno, NV at The Alley
9/23 - Bakersfield, CA at B Ryders
9/24 - San Diego, CA at Bar Pink
9/25 - Scottsdale, AZ at Martini Ranch
9/26 - Albuquerque, NM at Launchpad
9/27 - El Paso, TX at Lowbrow Palace
9/28 - Lubbock, TX at Wrecker’s
9/29 - Dallas, TX at Trees
9/30 - Fort Worth, TX at The Wild Rooster
10/1 - Houston, TX at Scout Bar
10/2 - Austin, TX at Emo’s Jr
10/27 - St. Louis, MO at Firebird
10/28 - Grinnell, IA at Grinnell College

Buy Phantoms online
More info, music and photos on UmeMusic.com
Photo source: UmeMusic.com

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