Since the release of their first album „This Should Work“, the Vienna-based band DAWA has become more than just an insider tip among friends of handmade and honest singer/songwriter music; they are now considered one of the discoveries of the year 2013. Two voices, one guitar, a cajon, and cello, along with the people behind them, create such a perfect picture that one can hardly believe that chance was the only director in this composition. Even more astonishing is that Oama Richson has only replaced the previous percussionist Norbert Kröll since August, and while the lineup has changed, the harmony has not been compromised.
For the challenging task of creating a “second album”, the band retreated to Schrattenberg in Styria with new producers Patrick Pulsinger & Oliver Brunbauer to record their new long player "Psithurisma" (Greek for rustling leaves) live over several weeks. With Pulsinger by their side, 10 new songs were created that match the lyrical depth and musical originality of their predecessors (on „This Should Work") in every way.
They experimented with new analog instruments (Shruti box, washboard, ukulele, accordion...) as well as one or two electronic elements, thus perfecting the DAWA sound rather than reinventing it.
The first single from the album, "On the Run", showcases how the band conveys what others need entire digital orchestras for, using just two extraordinary voices, a guitar, a cello, and percussion to tell stories directly, without detours, without embellishments, and without distractions, providing a brief but direct glimpse into the world of DAWA. Open, yet with closed eyes.
That DAWA is also suitable for the dance floor is proven by Stefan Seelenwald with his remix of “On the Run”: also reduced and with beats in the right places, “On the Run” suddenly sweeps through the large clubs. Thanks in part to a feature in the renowned Vibe Guide, “On the Run (Stefan Seelenwald RMX)” enjoys great popularity.
“Psithurisma” will be released on 27.02.2015 via LasVegas Records. DAWA presented “Psithurisma” live for the first time on 16.02.2015 at the venerable Radiokulturhaus in Vienna. The first edition of the album will be released in a four-color “Limited Edition”, and the album will also be available on high-quality vinyl.
DAWA is also competing for a chance to represent Austria at this year's home Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. From the 16 candidates, DAWA was selected last Friday on ORF1 along with five other acts for the final. Thus, the band will be able to present their music in the next three final shows.
The album DAWA “Psithurisma” will be released on 27.02.15 via LasVegas Records/Rough Trade.
Tour Dates:
20.03. Salzburg/ARGEkultur (AT)
21.03. Vienna/Haus der Musik - VSA Spring Festival (AT)
26.03. Krems/Cinema in the Kesselhaus (AT)
27.03. Graz/PPC (AT)
28.03. Innsbruck/Weekenderclub (AT)
10.04. Dornbirn/Spielboden (AT)
24.04. Neusserling/Noppenair (AT)
25.04. Vöcklabruck/OKH (AT)
15.05. Zwettl/Syrnau (AT)
16.05. Linz/Linzfest (AT)
Video:
DAWA „On The Run“
http://youtu.be/0lo7RKNRyFw
DAWA - On The Run (Stefan Seelenwald Remix)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYP10KMizEo
Web:
www.dawa-official.com
www.facebook.com/officialDAWA
For the challenging task of creating a “second album”, the band retreated to Schrattenberg in Styria with new producers Patrick Pulsinger & Oliver Brunbauer to record their new long player "Psithurisma" (Greek for rustling leaves) live over several weeks. With Pulsinger by their side, 10 new songs were created that match the lyrical depth and musical originality of their predecessors (on „This Should Work") in every way.
They experimented with new analog instruments (Shruti box, washboard, ukulele, accordion...) as well as one or two electronic elements, thus perfecting the DAWA sound rather than reinventing it.
The first single from the album, "On the Run", showcases how the band conveys what others need entire digital orchestras for, using just two extraordinary voices, a guitar, a cello, and percussion to tell stories directly, without detours, without embellishments, and without distractions, providing a brief but direct glimpse into the world of DAWA. Open, yet with closed eyes.
That DAWA is also suitable for the dance floor is proven by Stefan Seelenwald with his remix of “On the Run”: also reduced and with beats in the right places, “On the Run” suddenly sweeps through the large clubs. Thanks in part to a feature in the renowned Vibe Guide, “On the Run (Stefan Seelenwald RMX)” enjoys great popularity.
“Psithurisma” will be released on 27.02.2015 via LasVegas Records. DAWA presented “Psithurisma” live for the first time on 16.02.2015 at the venerable Radiokulturhaus in Vienna. The first edition of the album will be released in a four-color “Limited Edition”, and the album will also be available on high-quality vinyl.
DAWA is also competing for a chance to represent Austria at this year's home Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. From the 16 candidates, DAWA was selected last Friday on ORF1 along with five other acts for the final. Thus, the band will be able to present their music in the next three final shows.
The album DAWA “Psithurisma” will be released on 27.02.15 via LasVegas Records/Rough Trade.
Tour Dates:
20.03. Salzburg/ARGEkultur (AT)
21.03. Vienna/Haus der Musik - VSA Spring Festival (AT)
26.03. Krems/Cinema in the Kesselhaus (AT)
27.03. Graz/PPC (AT)
28.03. Innsbruck/Weekenderclub (AT)
10.04. Dornbirn/Spielboden (AT)
24.04. Neusserling/Noppenair (AT)
25.04. Vöcklabruck/OKH (AT)
15.05. Zwettl/Syrnau (AT)
16.05. Linz/Linzfest (AT)
Video:
DAWA „On The Run“
http://youtu.be/0lo7RKNRyFw
DAWA - On The Run (Stefan Seelenwald Remix)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYP10KMizEo
Web:
www.dawa-official.com
www.facebook.com/officialDAWA
