HARPER SIMON Debuts New Video for “Bonnie Brae” on Nowness.com Today!

Mon Jan 28 16:40:56 CST 2013

Sophomore Album Division Street Out March 26th, 2013

March Residence at The Satellite in Los Angeles Announced

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Los Angeles, CA – January 28, 2013 – Harper Simon premieres the music video for “Bonnie Brae”, the first single off his sophomore album Division Street, on Nowness.com TODAY! Simon headed to Oklahoma City to work with director George Salisbury (Flaming Lips) to tell the story of Bonnie Brae, from the golden moment of their meeting to her mysterious disappearance - as if it was all a dream.  PRESS HERE<http://www.nowness.com/?icid=overlay_home> to watch!

Out in the USA on March 26th, 2013 and worldwide on April 1st, 2013 via Play It Again Sam<http://www.playitagainsam.net/>, Division Street explores new sonic territories for Harper, giving his acoustic guitar a rest and breaking out his electric guitar skills. Where his critically-acclaimed debut was a nod to the music of the 60s, Division Street offers a different, more eclectic sound. He cites his musical influences growing up in New York as the Pixies, Little Richard and X.

Simon co-produced Division Street with Tom Rothrock, who produced three albums for Elliott Smith (Either/Or, XO and Figure 8) and Beck’s first album Mellow Gold, among others. As the team worked, the album’s sound grew rougher around the edges. “I felt challenged and inspired by the idea of making a modern psychedelic folk-rock album,” says Simon. “Elliott Smith was very influenced by the Beatles but my guitar playing is more influenced by Keith Richards. And I kept wanting to emphasize more lo-fi elements.”

Division Street was recorded with a small coterie of guest musicians—including Pete Thomas from Elvis Costello’s Attractions on drums, Nikolai Fraiture from the Strokes on bass, vocals by Inara George, Feist’s musical director Brian LeBarton playing synths, as well as Nate Walcott from Bright Eyes and Wilco’s Mikael Jorgensen.

In anticipation for the March album release, Harper Simon will hold a residency at The Satellite in Los Angeles for their “Free Mondays” series. Simon will showcase his new songs and also curate special guests to perform in the series. Please see the full dates below.

Residency at The Satellite - LA
Monday, March 4
Monday, March 11
Monday, March 18
Monday, March 25

For more on Harper Simon, contact:

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