ANDY SHAUF REVEALS NEW VIDEO FOR "THE MAGICIAN"
SASKATCHEWAN SONGWRITER’S UPCOMING ALBUM THE PARTY OUT MAY 20 VIA ARTS & CRAFTS
EUROPEAN TOUR DATES WITH THE LUMINEERS BEGIN IN APRIL
NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES WITH CASE/LANG/VEIRS BEGIN IN JUNE
Today, Andy Shauf has revealed the video for “The Magician” courtesy of Stereogum. Like the song it is an intensely evocative affair that’s warmly familiar, like a cherished classic from some non-existent past. Several early reviews have referenced Elliott Smith and Harry Nilsson, both artists that reside in Shauf’s record collection. Directed by Winston Hacking, the video mirrors this innovative and timeless feel perfectly with a collage of animated imagery that move around an artistically rendered Shauf who stares directly ahead as he sings.
Shauf talks about his new video, “I’ve kind of realized over the past little while that when you are working with someone else you have to let them realize their own artistic vision and work within their own tastes. I’m really glad that we gave Winston free reign over the video because he used such beautiful imagery and striking colors to create this collage that I’m proud to have been a part of.”
The clip’s talented director explains the genesis and execution of the concept, “My mom gave me a bunch of old postcards from my grandparents' collection - they were the starting point for the idea and became the backdrop to the video. I live in Montreal but the performance shoot had to happen in Toronto so I directed it over Skype. My photographer friend Geoff Fitzgerald shot Andy singing and then sent it to me. I printed out a still frame of Andy's face and cut out the eyes and mouth. I put the performance video on an IPad and taped the still frame print of Andy overtop. I then shot the IPad with the photo overtop - I wanted him to blend into the "paperteered" collage world seamlessly.”
WATCH AND SHARE “THE MAGICIAN” HERE
The Party is not exactly a concept record, but it was a way for the singer-songwriter to get out of his own head. An after-party record, more like it. Or for the hangover the next day, when only Shauf’s songs can make any sense of the emotionally-charged scenarios that played out the night before. When The Party was over, Shauf had no regrets—even if its characters have more than a few. You’re invited to The Party. It’s one you’ll never forget.
PRE-ORDER THE PARTY WITH INSTANT DOWNLOAD OF “THE MAGICIAN”
Andy Shauf will head to Europe for a string of tour dates with The Lumineers in April, and returns to North America opening for case/lang/veirs on their highly anticipated tour this June which includes stops in Victoria on June 28 and Vancouver on June 29. He will also take a brief break from the tour to perform at the storied Winnipeg Folk Festival which runs July 7 – 10. All tour dates are listed below.
EARLY ACCLAIM FOR NEW ANDY SHAUF MUSIC
“a sophisticated piece of high-class pop reminiscent of Lee Hazlewood and Harry Nilsson.” Floodmagazine.com
“like Elliott Smith come back to life. In the 70's.” Indieshuffle.com
“The Magician” is a triumphant first taste of The Party, and sees Shauf masterfully puppet wind instrumentals to dance hauntingly in tandem with eerie violin sections, all the while deploying his understated vocals which effortlessly detail the ill-fitted attempts of a lacklustre magician.” Bestbefore.co
“The Magician” is so intoxicating a story you’ll want to hear it recounted over and over again.” Quick Before It Melts
“… you’ll love this Canadian purveyor of melodic chamber-pop.” The Guardian
THE PARTY TRACKLIST
1. The Magician
2. Early To The Party
3. Twist Your Ankle
4. Quite Like You
5. Begin Again
6. The Worst In You
7. To You
8. Eyes Of Them All
9. Alexander All Alone
10. Martha Sways
Andy Shauf Live Dates:
April 14 • Bristol, UK • Academy *
April 15 • Glasgow, UK • Barrowlands *
April 16 • Edinburgh, UK • Mash House
April 17 • Dublin, IE • Olympia *
April 18 • Dublin, IE • Olympia *
April 19 • Manchester, UK • Albert Hall *
April 20 • Liverpool, UK • Studio 2
April 21 • Leeds, UK • Brudenell Social Club
April 24 • London, UK • Brixton Academy *
April 25 • Southampton, UK • Joiners Arms
April 27 • Paris, FR • Le Trianon *
April 28 • Brussels, BE • Ancienne Belgique *
April 29 • Amsterdam, NL • Melkweg *
April 30 • Rotterdam, NL • Paradijskerk
May 1 • Groningen, NL • Grand Theatre
May 2 • Cologne, DE • E-Werk *
May 4 • Hamburg, DE • Grosse Freiheit 36 *
May 6 • Berlin, DE • Admiralspalast *
May 8 • Stockholm, SE • Berns *
May 9 • Oslo, NO • Rockefeller *
May 10 • Copenhagen, DK • VEGA *
May 11 • Malmo, SE • Grand
May 12 • Gothenburg, SE • Oceanen
May 14 • Berlin, DE • Baumhausbar
May 16 • Vienna, AT • B72
May 17 • Zurich, CH • EXIL
May 18 • Geneva, CH • Kalvingrad
May 19 • Brussels, BE • Botanique
May 20 • Hamburg, DE • Molotow
May 21 • Cologne, DE • Gebaude 9
May 23 • Amsterdam, NL • Paradiso
May 25 • London, UK • Bush Hall
May 26 • Brighton, UK • Hope and Ruin
May 30 • Lille, FR • La Péniche
May 31 • Paris, FR • La Mecanique
June 2 • Barcelona, ES • Primavera Sound Festival
June 3 • Barcelona, ES • Primavera Sound Festival
* with The Lumineers
June 9 • New York, NY • Bowery Ballroom ^
June 22 • San Diego, CA • Humphrey’s #
June 23 • Los Angeles, CA • Greek Theatre #
June 25 • Saratoga, CA • The Mountain Winery #
June 28 • Victoria, BC • Royal Theatre #
June 29 • Vancouver, BC • Queen Elizabeth Theatre #
June 30 • Seattle, WA • Woodland Park Amphitheatre #
July 2 • Portland, OR • Oregon Zoo Amphitheatre #
July 5 • Bend, OR • Athletic Club of Bend #
July 9 • Winnipeg, MB • Winnipeg Folk Festival
July 26 • Brooklyn, NY • BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival #
July 27 • Washington, DC • Lincoln Theatre #
July 29 • Atlanta, GA • Atlanta Botanical Garden #
August 2 • San Antonio, TX • Tobin Center for the Performing Arts #
August 3 • Austin, TX • Long Center for the Performing Arts #
August 9 • Bayfield, WI • Big Top Chautauqua #
^ with Son Little
# with Case/Lang/Veirs
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