The New York duo HEARTSREVOLUTION will release their debut full-length album, RIde of Die, via Skrillex’s OWSLA (in North America) and Kitsuné (other territories) on May 5th. The band, consisting of Ben and Lo, have been heralded as “the model for the modern pop group” by NME. First on the scene in 2009 with their single, “Choose Your Own Adventure”, the band decided to do just that.
They have taken their time to create something truly magical, while staying true to their diy punk principals. In addition to the completion of their debut album, the band has just finished building the world’s first and only Swarovski crystal covered ice cream truck. Using close to 1 million Swarovski crystals that were passed down by Michael Jackson, the truck will be used as their tour vehicle and is the embodiment of their childlike spirit.
To further fuel their global call to arms, the two have embarked on an international street art campaign. They have been doing graffiti installations in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Los Angeles and New York, including 2,014 stuffed animals known as their Street He(art) project
While HEARTSREVOLUTION have worked with the likes of Just Blaze and released a string of Eps, singles, and mixtapes, they return to thrill us with their first LP of classic Rock & Rock dance gems. The 13 tracks that make up Ride or Die are a blend of bubble-gum pop sensibilities with Riot Grrrl ferocity that explores childlike innocence along with a visceral revolutionary spirit. Up-tempo tracks such as “Ride or Die”, “Kill Your Radio” and “Vertigo” show-off their punk spirit and sound as though they came out of a basement in Olympia as much as the streets on New York.
Bedroom dance parties are bound to break out with “Kishi Kaisei” and “KISS”. “Digital Suicide” and “Heart vs the Machine” make light of their versatility and electro prowess while “Final Destination” features New York hiphop mainstay Esso. And just when you think it’s all fun and games, you’ll find an unexpected masterpiece like “Gen wh(Y)”. This song explores a level of intimacy and vulnerability that is rare, and is a call to arms as the band wears their heart on their sleeve and questions just about everything.
Directed by Kate Moross ………….
