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Alabaster dePlume

Gus Fairbairn, aka Alabaster DePlume, has a pocketful of phrases that he uses all the time whether he’s walking down the street or holding court with musicians and an audience. For a long time the Mancunian would tell anyone who’d listen that they were doing very well. More recently, it’s another phrase which has a similar effect and which belies his unwavering commitment to personal vulnerability and collective politics: “Don’t forget you’re precious.”

A process that is people-first not product-first ensures that the music is unique; often gem-like. Alabaster DePlume’s songs are built on sonorous circular melodies and luminous tones that transmit calmness and generosity in warm waves – unless they’re raging against complacency and the everyday inhumanity of end times capitalism. Most importantly, he brings a valuable transparency to his work. “This is what I’m really doing,” he says. “I want to talk about why I’m doing this, and…

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Lady Lamb Ba Da Bing Records
Sad13 Wax Nine Records Listen to "Hysterical"
Saintseneca ANTI-
Mamiffer SIGE Records Listen to "Mara"
mewithoutYou Run for Cover
Pelican
High Vis Dais Records
WHY? Joyful Noise Recordings Listen to "The Vowels Pt. 2"
bar italia Matador Records Listen to "punkt"
Pattie Gonia
Gregory Alan Isakov
Brooke Candy
Merce Lemon Darling Recordings
Manchester Orchestra
Rose City Band Thrill Jockey Records Listen to "Ramblin' With The Day"
Gouge Away Deathwish Inc. Listen to "Hey Mercy"
Soft Kill
TrueAnon
Upchuck Famous Class
Brother Bird

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Ground Control Touring Welcomes Mach-Hommy

Posted 11/08/2024

Mach-Hommy joins the Ground Control Touring artist roster and announces his debut live performance in the Appel Room at Jazz at Lincoln Center in NYC on 11/27, where he’ll perform the digital version of #RICHAXXHAITIAN in its entirety. Tickets are on sale now.

Ground Control Touring Welcomes Safe Mind

Posted 10/31/2024

Safe Mind is the collaborative project of Augustus Muller and Cooper B. Handy. Muller is one half of the beloved electronic duo Boy Harsher, a cornerstone in the contemporary goth and darkwave scene. Handy is an underground sensation, making a name for himself with his left field approach to beatmaking through his solo persona LUCY and various recording projects (The…

Ground Control Touring welcomes Jahnah Camille

Posted 10/29/2024

Introducing Jahnah Camille (pronounced “Hannah”), a young artist emerging from the DIY scene of Birmingham, Alabama. Camille’s songs capture the rollercoaster of teenage angst, heartbreak and introspection over a well-made bed of driving guitars and catchy, compact melodies. A five-track EP infused with anxiety and grit, i tried to freeze light, but only remember a girl, is a shining introductory…

GCT Announces 3rd Annual Abortion Access Benefit Series

Posted 10/28/2024

Ground Control Touring is thrilled to announce they’re teaming up for the third year with NOISE FOR NOW, a non-profit specializing in reproductive justice, to take action and bring awareness with its third annual Abortion Access Benefit Series. The series has expanded to take over EIGHT cities, coinciding on Saturday, January 25th, 2025 – Los Angeles at Lodge Room, New…

Ground Control Touring welcomes Ekko Astral

Posted 10/23/2024

Ekko Astral are a glitter noise punk trio from Washington D.C. composed of Jael Holzman (vocals and lyrics, bass), Liam Hughes (Guitar), and Miri Tyler (drums). Holzman — a climate reporter who used to cover Congress — formed the band in 2021 with Hughes, her best friend since college, and rounded out the trio with their pal Tyler on drums.…

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