PVT (formerly Pivot)
Civil Society are proud to present the PVT (formerly Pivot) ‘Church With No Magic’ Album Launch Tour. The album, released on July 19th through Warp Records/Inertia, reflects a literal and sonic transformation for the band.
For a start, they found themselves in the same countries at the same times. It took them from Sydney to a basement studio in London with one of Europe’s largest collections of vintage synthesizers – including the Yamaha CS80 famously used for the ‘Blade Runner’ soundtrack – to a grandmother’s music room in a 120 year old house in the countryside near Paris, juggling live commitments along the way.
The resulting album builds upon the anthemic synth-driven instrumental movements for which PVT is renowned, along with the power of their visceral live shows. The sound has been brilliantly tempered and expanded into a dark and expansive sound that PVT has made substantial movements on this record to make their own.
The most notable development on ‘Church With No Magic’ would have to be the vocals of multi-instrumentalist Richard Pike. While the band have often used vocals in the past, particularly live, this album sees them taking on a more central role
within the songs, as layers of Richard’s voice build amongst the music, adding an intense melodic focus to the contorting rhythms and bewildering space generated by the band.
“Rich has always sung, ever since we were kids, but it’s just not something that ever happened in PVT in such a direct way until now,’’ says brother Laurence.
The other obvious change is the band name itself, from Pivot to PVT. The change was a necessary one, the result of an unexpected legal claim from a band in the US that used the same name.
“It was frustrating and kind of ridiculous,’’ says Richard. “But it became quickly obvious that it was a legal battle in the US we just… couldn’t afford to lose. So in the end, we weren’t fazed by it. Altering the name just seemed to be another step in the process for the record to come out and be heard’’, an attitude that seems to reflect the ongoing evolution and burgeoning momentum within the band.
Leaving the upheavals behind them, the band is excited to tour the new album through Australia, before setting off overseas. Don’t miss your chance to be one of the first to see PVT perform ‘Church With No Magic’ Live.
Tour
Perth
Friday 6 August
Rosemount
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Melbourne
Thursday 12 August
Corner Hotel
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Brisbane
Thursday 19 August
The Zoo
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Sydney
Saturday 21 August
Manning Bar
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Press
“Edgy and highly innovative”
Music OMH
“Theirs is a cosmic expedition worth joining”
Uncut
“This is music made to be played loud and listened to attentively.”
Prefix Magazine
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