Ex-Oceansize frontman and current Biffy Clyro touring guitarist Mike Vennart released his debut solo album titled 'The Demon Joke' in June, and recently announced a UK headline tour for November. Before that though, he will play Arctangent Festival as well as two warm-up shows. To celebrate, a live video recorded in Manchester earlier this year has been launched.
You can check out Mike and the band (featuring former Oceansize members Steve Durose & Richard 'Gambler' Ingram as well as Ginger Wildheart alumni Denzel) performing the Oceansize track 'Build Us A Rocket Then' here:
https://youtu.be/1Y1uE0-Y8-w
The remaining Summer date is as follows.
August 21st - Arctangent Festival, Bristol (British Theatre will appear the next day)
As previously mentioned, Vennart recently announced a further run of headlining shows for this November. You can find the full list of dates below:
11/23/15 - Nottingham, Bodega Social Club
11/24/15 - London, Bush Hall
11/25/15 - Manchester, Deaf Institute
11/26/15 - Glasgow, King Tut's
11/27/15 - Wakefield, The Hop
Support on all dates comes from psychedelic rockers Knifeworld & noise-rock guitar/drum duo Cleft.
An animated video for the stunning single 'Operate', created by ChogZoo animation, was also recently released, and you can watch that here:
https://youtu.be/Xgc2B6wYilI
'The Demon Joke' has been receiving fantastic reactions from the media.
Check out a select few below:
"The Demon Joke is an utter joy of a record" - Drowned In Sound
"A euphoric record that existing fans and newcomers alike will relish." - Rocksound
"a unique exhibition of the inner recesses of Mike's almost unparalleled musical mind." 4K's - Kerrang!
"The wait's been worth it - it's a pleasure to have him back." - Classic Rock
"As 'The Demon Joke' thrives, Vennart stands tall wearing a grin." - Upset Magazine
The album is now available to purchase from the following places:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-demon-joke/id1019349555
https://www.amazon.com/Demon-Joke-Vennart/dp/B011NRXBZO/ref=sr_1_1_twi_mus_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1439487888&sr=8-1&keywords=vennart+demon+joke
'The Demon Joke' will be familiar territory to fans of Mike's old band, but this time with a maturity and optimism lacking in his previous work. The album is a rich, densely layered, emotional psychedelic fuzz-rock odyssey.
VENNART online:
www.facebook.com/vennartvennart
www.mikevennart.tumblr.com
www.twitter.com/vennart
