The energy remains in Ghostland Observatory frontman Aaron Behrens’ solo project, Aaron Behrens and The Midnight Stroll. The EP’s first single, “Keep On Rising” features Behrens’ familiar and passionate vocal vibrations. The single previews a more pop rock style in comparison to Ghostland Observatory’s electro pop sound.
The small change introduces Behrens’ signature style and elicits a high-energy listener response (aka rhythmic spasms of the extremities) just as much as Ghostland Observatory’s sound. “Keep On Rising” opens with mellow guitar riffs and explodes into vigorous beats with Behrens’ elevating lyrics and loud, gut wrenching voice. Behrens’ solo debut also signals the release of Behrens’ new label, Skeleton Farm Records, on September 16th.
Along with a fresh album and label, Behrens also plans on a cross-country tour this fall. The singer-songwriter wastes no time in getting his new sound out there, and for that we are thankful. Behrens’ solo break away from Ghostland Observatory has been long awaited, and not patiently I might add. If you can’t wait until September 16th, go to Applauze.com where all your wildest dreams will come true…and also there’s a free download of “Keep On Rising” waiting for you there.
The tour will start sooner than you think, so get your tickets now at the previously mentioned website. You’re gonna be real sorry when you drive by the Georgia Theater and see Aaron Behrens and The Midnight Stroll in small block letters on the marquee without a ticket to get in.
Tour Dates:
09/11 Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live
09/12 Utopia, TX @ UTOPiAfest
09/13 Dallas, TX @ Club Dada
09/14 Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom
09/17 Kansas City, MO @ Riot Room
09/18 Minneapolis, MN @ Triple Rock
09/19 Chicago, IL @ Schubas Tavern
09/20 St. Louis, MO @ Firebird
09/21 Little Rock, AR @ Juanitas
10/01 El Paso, TX @ Lowbrow Palace
10/02 Tucson, AZ @ Club Congress
10/03 San Diego, CA @ The Casbah
10/04 Los Angeles, CA @ The Satellite
10/05 Pomona, CA @ Glass House
10/06 Los Angeles, CA @ School Night at Bardot
10/08 San Francisco, CA @ The Chapel
10/10 Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre
10/12 Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile
10/15 Missoula, MT @ Stage 112
10/16 Boise, ID @ Neurolux
10/17 Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court
10/18 Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater
10/25 Austin, TX @ Scoot Inn
11/05 Birmingham, AL @ The Bottletree
11/06 Atlanta, GA @ Terminal West
11/07 Athens, GA @ Georgia Theatre
11/08 Nashville, TN @ High Watt
11/09 Asheville, NC @ The Millroom
11/11 Charleston, SC @ The Pour House
11/12 Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre
11/13 Washington, DC @ Rock & Roll Hotel
11/14 Philadelphia, PA @ MilkBoy
11/15 New York, NY @ Mercury Lounge
11/19 Boston, MA @ Great Scott
11/20 Pittsburgh, PA @ The Altar Bar
11/21 Lexington, KY @ Cosmic Charlie’s
Nikki grew up in an imitation German town in Georgia by the name of Helen. It wasn’t until middle school that she started to get interested in the arts: painting, music, and writing. She wrote in her diary, sketched in art class and listened to regretful music. By high school, her tastes became a little more refined. She found Fiona Apple, Lou Reed and Giant Drag, and they remain her favorites in college. She was accepted to the University of Georgia in 2012 and is currently majoring in English. Upon moving to Athens from a town with more trees than people, Nikki was a bit overwhelmed. However, there is certainly no lack of inspiration in Athens, and she appreciates its love for the arts and its service as a platform.