The Presets

My People

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This Boy's In Love

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The Presets "Talk Like That" Widget

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:32:53 -0700

Modular Recordings and Universal Music Australia have launched an innovative widget to coincide with the release of 'Talk Like That', the 3rd single by The Presets from their album 'Apocalypso'. The link below should take you to it if you copy and paste this URL: http://www.clearspring.com/widgets/48e30dc74ff0a340?p=48eb3fbc289dd4ce The widget invites people to leave messages for the band and one other in real time, relating to the lyrics to the song and also to the subtitles featured in the music video. The concept is the first of its kind. It's almost like a huge instant messenger, where the messages appear simultaneously on every site the widget is placed. The widget also relates back to the website http://www.talklikethat.com, where clues are placed for participants to win prizes. Also, here is the code to embed the widget for any MySpace pages, Modular international MySpace pages, blogs etc.

The Presets "Talk Like That" Single Out Now

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:12:14 -0700

Talk Like That , the new single by The Presets is arguably the most infectious track on an album chock full of ambitious beat driven pop. The clip from directors Jonas & Francois is right here. The single is out now digitally with remixes by Jence, Dave Spoon, CFCF, Optimo (Espacio) and others. There are two versions of the single floating around, Standard and Deluxe--collect them all! This is a digital only release and is available at ITUNES, INSOUND, TURNTABLE LAB, EMUSIC & OTHER MUSIC. The Presets and Cut Copy are currently touring the USA this Fall. Visit our Touring section for all the glorious details.

Cut Copy & The Presets US Tour Starts Tomorrow

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 17:53:58 -0700

Modular is happy to report that several of the dates on the Cut Copy/Presets North American Tour are either SOLD OUT or nearly there and the tour starts TOMORROW, SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13 We made a little promo video to help you get excited: We also have a couple official after parties happening for your partying pleasure. Wednesday, Sept 17 - Chicago - Smart Bar w/ DJs Cut Copy and KIM of The Presets Monday, Sept 22 - New York City - Santo's Party House w/ DJs Cut Copy and KIM of The Presets Visit our TOURING page for ticket info on both parties. Cut Copy is supporting their current album In Ghost Colours & The Presets are supporting their album Apocalypso.

The Presets & Modular Clean Up At The ARIA Awards

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 17:53:31 -0700

Every year, the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) holds a little event that goes by the name of the ARIA Awards, basically the equivalent of the Grammys here. This week, nominees across twenty-eight categories in the 2008 ARIA Awards were announced at a special industry gathering in Sydney. We are psyched to tell you that from the Modular family, The Presets received eight nominations, Cut Copy received two and Wolfmother have gotten one too. Capping off an already mammoth year, The Presets took home awards for Best Artwork (Jonathan Zawada), Best Clip (Kris Moyes), Best Producers (Kim Moyes, Julian Hamilton) but unfortunately missed out on Best Engineer (Scott Horscroft). On top of that they've been nominated for Album Of The Year (Apocalypso), Single Of The Year (My People), Best Dance Album (Apocalypso) and Group Of The Year. Cut Copy have also had a stellar twelve months and have been nominated for Best Dance Album (In Ghost Colours) and only just missed out the award for Best Artwork (Alter) which went to label mates The Presets. Finally, Wolfmother were nominated for Best Music DVD (Please Experience). The actual event rolls around on Sunday, 19 October at Acer Arena, Sydney Olympic Park and The Presets will be playing live. If you can't be at Acer Arena, catch all the ARIA Awards action live on Network Ten, 7.30pm, Sunday October 19. It'll be on this date that we find out the final results.

Talk Like That- great NME review

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 21:34:43 -0700

Woooh! Ghosts in the machine! Kicking off with an electro church organ bit like something off The Phantom Of The O-Pacha, 'Talk Like That' descends into magnificently doomy synth-pop that brings to mind the somewhat disturbing image of a Hot Chip in rubber gimp suits being chained up by the nipples in a Berlin torture dungeon. It makes this reviewer start to think that this single reviewing lark is endangering his mental health. Mark Beaumont http://www.nme.com/reviews/the-presets/9880

Australian News + Live Concert Video

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 20:14:03 -0700

The Presets are now the highest selling Australian artists of 2008. Over Platinum and approaching 100,000 sales in Australia alone with their album 'Apocalypso' Over 4 months in the Australian Top 10. Most highly attended act at this year's Splendour in The Grass (in Byron Bay, Australia) last weekend. Some footage here from the weekend: http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=_imqihkCT1A http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=uyPzg0MAo3k http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=6RwPhE4Sw0o From the Triple J Website: "The Presets closed the Mix Up stage with perhaps the set of the festival. The huge popularity they're experiencing was reflected in the crowd. The tent was big, the crowd was bigger. The hands in the air during "My People" seemed never ending. Everyone was there for the sense of unity. This will be a moment people will talk about for years to come." New single 'Talk Like That' added nationally to Australian commercial radio within in a day. Nominated for Australian album of the year for the J Awards 2008: The kings of electro-rock have delivered on the expectations set by their debut a few years back with their sophomore effort Apocalypso. In equal parts menacing and enticing, darkly mysterious and compulsively fun, the Presets have a developed an individual style already being emulated around Australia and around the world. Says triple j Music Director Richard Kingsmill, 'The Presets album is set to be one of the landmark Australian albums of '08. "My People" pointed towards an exciting second album might be coming, but the duo have exceeded those expectations. It's one of the darkest party records of all time.' 'My People' has been selected as the music for this year's soccer Hyndai A-League Finals TV campaign http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=WLu_pbY6gXE

New Video: "Talk Like That"

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:52:07 -0700

Following on from 'My People' and 'This Boy's In Love', The Presets bust out with 'Talk Like That', the third single from their platinum album 'Apocalypso'. A tense exercise in drama and lunacy, set atop a bed of haunting church organ and stuttering vocal sample, 'Talk Like That' is arguably the most infectious track on an album chock full of ambitious beat driven pop. We now have the brand spanking new video clip here for your viewing pleasure. The clip from directors Jonas and Francois (filmmakers behind Kanye West's 'The Good Life', Justice's 'D.A.N.C.E', Madonna and JT's '4 Minutes') takes the track up another level, embodying unhealthy obsession and hero worship within the desperate dance of a Carrie-esque rock chick, who excels in destroying an array of musical instruments before the altar of The Presets.

Cut Copy & The Presets Announce Joint Headline Tour

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:54:06 -0700

Modular Presents is proud to announce that Cut Copy & The Presets will join forces to storm across North America for a co-headline tour this September and October. The Modular labelmates will be supporting their current albums In Ghost Colours and Apocalypso respectively.
Expect a friendly but fierce rivalry to blow each other off the stage each night, special guests and a date or two to be added where there seem to be obvious omissions.

Cut Copy
www.cutcopy.net
The Presets
www.thepresets.com Tickets are on sale this week. Check your local dealer for more info. Act now while supplies last. SAT 9/13 - Monolith Festival - Denver, CO
MON 9/15 - The Record Bar - Kansas City, MO
TUES 9/16 - Fine Line Music Cafe- Minneaplis, MN
WED 9/17 - Metro - Chicago, IL
FRI 9/19 Sound Academy - Toronto, Ontario
SAT 9/20 - Club Soda - Montreal, Quebec
SUN 9/21 - Webster Hall - New York City, NY
MON 9/22 - Webster Hall - New York City, NY
TUE 9/23 - Paradise - Boston, MA
THURS 9/25 - The Trocadero Theater - Philadelphia, PA
FRI 9/26 9:30 Club - Washington D.C.
SAT 9/27 Masquerade - Atlanta, GA
MON 9/29 - Emo's Alternative Lounge - Austin, TX
TUES 9/30 - Granada Theater - Dallas, TX
FRI 10/3 - The Glass House - Pomona, CA
SUN 10/5 - Mezzanine - San Francisco, CA
TUES 10/7 - Hawthorne Theater - Portland, OR
WED 10/8 - Showbox At The Market - Seattle, WA
THURS 10/9 - Commodore Ballroom - Vancouver, B.C.
In addition, Cut Copy will be preceding the tour with a short run through Mexico, allowing them to pick up sweet outfits for the traditional post-gig wrestling match with The Presets. The dates are as follows: TUE 9/9 Mexico City, Pabellon de Alta Tecnologia
WED 9/10 Guadalejara, Carpa Agora
THU 9/11 - Monterrey - Escenica

"This Boy's In Love" Digital EP Out Now

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:14:19 -0700

This Boy's In Love EP The latest eye-widening and mind-altering single from The Presets, This Boy's In Love will be release digitally Stateside this Summer with remixes from the workshops of Jori Hulkkonen, Zombie Nation, Lifelike, Kevin Saunderson and a rerub by The Presets' K.I.M himself. The ITUNES exclusive version features all the remixes, while the original version features only the Lifelike and Jori Hulkkonen remixes. The Presets - Apocalypso (VINYL) July 29 Their current album Apocalypso will finally be release on VINYL here in the USA next month. Check your local Mom and Pop shops! The album is also up for grabs at the MOD SHOP, ITUNES, TURNTABLE LAB, and INSOUND. www.thepresets.com www.myspace.com/thepresets www.modularpeople.com www.myspace.com/modularusa

Remaining US Tour Dates + Tour Photos

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 22:10:43 -0700

The Presets have criss crossed their way across the U.S. and have made their way to the east coast on their Apocalypso tour. Make sure to catch them on their remaining dates!

*Bowery Ballroom SOLD OUT We've got of great photos taken by Celeste Tabora (Modular LA)! Check them out HERE.

"Are You The One" Lifelike Remix Video

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 22:08:40 -0700

What do youget when you cross The Presets + BMW + LifeLike + Zawada + Sakkeus + Collider? The answer; a joy ride of the imagination that results in pure optical bliss: