Mother Mother to release 'The Sticks' February 12 via Last Gang, debut video at Spin.com

[Kara Oliver]

MOTHER MOTHER
TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM
THE STICKS
FEBRUARY 12, 2013

Premieres video today at Spin.com<http://www.spin.com/articles/mother-mothers-chad-vangaalen-animated-video-sticks>


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Canadian art-pop quintet Mother Mother is pleased to announce the U.S. release of The Sticks on February 12, 2013 via esteemed international label Last Gang Records (Emily Haines, Crystal Castles, Purity Ring). PRESS HERE<http://www.spin.com/articles/mother-mothers-chad-vangaalen-animated-video-sticks> to watch a viral video for the album's title track via Spin.com.

The Sticks follows a whirlwind year of near constant touring in support of Mother Mother's previous release, the critically acclaimed Eureka. That album produced three Top 20 alternative radio singles in Canada, including the infectious smash hit "The Stand" which peaked at #3 at Canadian alternative (#5 at modern rock), and yielded a Juno-nominated music video. New single "Let's Fall In Love" hit #2 nationally at Modern Rock Radio and #3 nationally at Alternative Rock Radio. The band has played sold out shows across Canada and to tens of thousands of fans at festivals like Osheaga and the Ottawa Blues Festival, securing their place as a beloved Canadian act. But it is with The Sticks that Canada's best kept secret is set to mirror their homeland success in the US and abroad.

The Sticks was recorded during the winter of 2012 in Mother Mother's hometown of Vancouver and co-produced by the group's own frontman/principle songwriter Ryan Guldemond and producer/engineer Ben Kaplan (Shakira, Mudvayne, Gallows).  Featuring the multi-talented line up of Ryan Guldemond (vocals/guitar), Molly Guldemond (vocals/synth), Jasmin Parkin (vocals/keys), Jeremy Page (bass/horns) and Ali Siadat (percussion/electronics), the album upholds Mother Mother's tri-harmony vocal arrangements and dynamic instrumentation, while making for the group's most eclectic and richest album to date. Opening track "Omen," begins with a sweet and haunting piano motif followed by the innocent timbre of a five-year-old lad singing alongside Ryan. This brief and dichotomous lullaby sets up the album's ominous title track perfectly, like the calm before the storm. Standout track "Let's Fall In Love," an ironic homage to tunesmith Cole Porter, is a moody yet epic song about the foolhardy games we play in the arena of romance. The Beatles-esque number "Latter Days" is a playful anthem for the hermitic and reclusive while "Little Pistol", a paranoidal suicide ballad, is one of the most dramatic and dynamic songs on the album.

Mother Mother's unique blend of clever lyrics, stunning vocals, quirky arrangements and a multi-dimensional sound, both on stage and in the studio, has amassed the group a loyal Canadian fan base, and with the release of The Sticks to the world, they are poised for international success. Look for the announcement of a U.S. tour in support of The Sticks shortly.

The Sticks Tracklisting
1. Omen
2. The Sticks
3. Let's Fall In Love
4. Businessman
5. Dread In My Heart
6. Infinitesimal
7. Happy
8. Bit By Bit
9. Latter Days
10. Little Pistol
11. Love It Dissipates
12. The Cry Forum
13. Waiting For The World To End
14. To The Wild

About Last Gang: Last Gang Entertainment<http://www.lastgangentertainment.com/> is a recording, management and publishing company founded in 2003 with offices in Los Angeles, London and Toronto.  In addition to launching Metric, Death From Above 1979, MSTRKRFT and Crystal Castles, the label has combined successfully with Chromeo, The New Pornographers, K-OS, Boys Noize and Tiga on varied licensing deals.  The distributed division (Last Gang Labels) has partnered with a variety of artist and label clients, including Lights, Trouble Andrew and boutique electronic label Turbo Recordings.

Mother Mother Official Website<http://www.mothermothersite.com/>
Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/MotherMotherBook?v=wall>
Twitter<http://twitter.com/mothermother>

For more information, please contact
Jen Appel * Kara Oliver - 212-246-2640
jen at pressherepublicity.com<mailto:jen at pressherepublicity.com> // kara at pressherepublicity.com<mailto:kara at pressherepublicity.com>
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