The Constellations have released a video for the song “Perfect Day” off their upcoming Southern Gothic debut, and I feel hungover (and a bit dirty) just watching it. Enjoy the very NSFW video below, and if you haven’t already, check out our interview with band frontman Elijah Jones.
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As I said last week, it would have taken a natural disaster to prevent me from making it to the Constellations/Postelles show at Spaceland Monday night. Thankfully, no such catastrophe struck (although a by-the-book doorman almost prevented us from bringing a camera into the venue), and now I can bring you my recap of a show worth infinitely more than the ticket price (free!).
The Constellations
The Constellations’ special mix of hip-hop, synth-pop, and downright-soulful Southern rock was a fantastic way for the Pure Volume House party to wind down Friday evening. From the moment frontman Elijah Jones took the mic, the crowd was at full attention, and the Atlanta-based super-group’s synth-powered, bohemian hip-rock had all in attendance eating from their music-filled hands.
When I first saw that the Constellations’ string of tour dates this spring includes a few headlining shows, a series of opening dates with Hockey (March 11-April 8), a stop at SXSW (March 18-21), and a five night residency in London (March 1-5), but no shows in LA, I was just a wee bit devastated. While the songs on the Atlanta supergroup’s upcoming debut, Southern Gothic, might not have been constructed with the stage in mind, I have a hunch that their shady themes and steady beats will sound best in a setting where low lights, furtive glances, and moving hips are the norm. Thankfully, LA Music Blog’s interview with band frontman, Elijah Jones, has given me renewed hope that a Los Angeles show might become a reality before the June 8th release of the album. Read on to hear what Jones has to say about a possible visit to LA in April, the literary origins of the album title, and working with the man who’s bringing back reverb.
