California Wives Release New Single “Tokyo” Prepare for US + SXSW Dates
“‘Affair’ favors slow-build arrangements and tightly woven grooves that will tempt even the most reluctant wallflower.” – Chicago Tribune “Band for 2011”
“This could be the next buzz band everyone is talking about” – My Old Kentucky Blog
“[California Wives] are cutting their teeth on some pretty scrappy, well-seasoned
pop songwriting. ” – Cokemachineglow
Download California Wives’ new Single “Tokyo” Here
Chicago-based four piece California Wives are debuting their new single “Tokyo” for mp3 download, as they prepare to tour down to SXSW for a number of performances. “Tokyo” was created in between different stages of the band’s writing process. Agreeing that it fit neither on their well received 2010 EP, Affair, or their forthcoming album, they decided it best to shine on its own.
Exploring their childhood musical backgrounds the band continues to summon their new wave influences incorporating it with their sound of indie pop and shoe gaze. Affair, mixed at Chicago’s famous Engine Music Studios (Bonnie “Prince” Billy, Iron and Wine), received much praise resulting in an early 2011 Daytrotter Session, and invitations to 2011 festivals including Chicago’s Tomorrow Never Knows Music Festival and several SXSW appearances. Be sure and catch the opportunity to see them live!
California Wives Upcoming Tour Dates
Sat. 3/12 – SXSW Bon Voyage – Bottom Lounge, Chicago, II
Mon. 3/14 -SXSW- – J & J’s SXSW Day Party – Denton, TX
Thurs. 3/17 @ 12:15pm -SXSW- Day Party -Yard Dog / Schuba’s & Lincoln Hall Round-Up
Thurs. 3/17 @ 2:30pm -SXSW- Teddy’s: 2004 Willow St. / Township Records Day Party
Thurs. 3/17 @ 8:00pm -SXSW- Buffalo Billiards / Billboard Showcase
Fri. 3/18 @ 2:45pm -SXSW- District 301 / YELP! Day Party
Sat. 3/19 @ 1:35pm -SXSW- Long Branch Inn / Bottom Lounge Party
Fri. 4/01 Empty Bottle, Chicago, IL