Boy In Static: News

Boy In Static October US South/East Tour with Freezepop

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Boy In Static is heading out again with our wonderful friends Freezepop (Rykodisc) on a US tour of the East Coast and South in October. We're playing 8 dates - New York City, Arlington VA, Bowling Green KY, Atlanta GA, Richmond VA, Pittsburgh PA, Hoboken NJ, and Ithaca NY. See the Live page for show details.

New Where it Ends Digital Single with New Remixes

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT

A new digital single "Where It Ends" (from Violet) is now released with a radio edit and several remixes. Future Bible Heroes' Electro Club Mix is infused with New Order'esque electronic-pop goodness. Her Space Holiday Broken Hearts Are Blue Mix flips the track with patented lush string arrangements. Helios delivers an ambient wall-of-sound with cinematic washes. Purchase at iTunes.

First Love Music Video

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Brand new music video for "First Love" from Violet. Directed by House of Yes. Watch it here at Vimeo or here at Youtube.

Boy In Static at RCRDLBL.com; Download Helios Remix

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST

The excellent new legal download venture RCRDLBL.COM has posted a free download of "Where It Ends" Helios remix, currently available only on the Japan import version of Violet. Grab it free here at RCRDLBL.COM.

Boy In Static Touring US with Freezepop in February

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST

Boy In Static will be joining our lovely friends Freezepop (Rykodisc) on a US tour in February. We'll be playing about 10 dates in the midwest and East Coast.

Confirmed cities include Chicago, Philly, Pittsburgh, Decatur (IL), Toledo (OH), Passaic (NJ), and Indianapolis. See the Live page for confirmed dates.

Live at Pop Montreal Festival

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Very excited that Boy In Static will be performing live at Pop Montreal on Thurs, Oct 4. Performing with Daedelus (1:00), The One Am Radio (12:00), Boy in Static (11:15), Helios (10:30). At Academy Club, 4445 Saint Laurent.

Violet Now in Stores

Tue, 29 May 2007 00:00:00 PDT

The new Boy in Static album Violet is now in stores. Violet is available online at Amazon.com, eMusic, and iTunes Music Store.

Early reviews: "A masterpiece. 4.5/5 stars (URB) ... A shoegazing dream-pop epic (Boomkat) ... Achingly beautiful (Aiding & Abetting)." Read more reviews on the press page.

Where it Ends Video on MTV Japan, Recent Press

Sun, 11 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PST

The "Where it Ends" video was played on MTV Japan last week. The Boston Phoenix talks about the new single and live collaborations between Boy in Static and Helios in Static Circuitry. International Mixtape Project discusses childhood pianos and Maxell cassettes in this feature article.

Where it Ends Video Site

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:00:00 PST

Violet's first music video "Where It Ends" is now live at where.boyinstatic.tv. The site also includes an mp3, lyrics, and a downloadable video for iPods. (Secret: Keep listening after the end of the video. You'll even hear something different before/after 5pm.) The video was directed by Yoshi Sodeoka of C505.

Violet Released in Japan

Sat, 27 Jan 2007 00:00:00 PST

Violet is now released in Japan on And Records. The Japanese edition features bonus remixes by Her Space Holiday, Helios, and KNBS. Pictures (and a YouTube video) from Tower Records and HMV stores in Shibuya.

Boy In Static Signs to Mush Records, Violet in 2007

Fri, 15 Dec 2006 00:00:00 PST

Excited to announce that Boy In Static has signed to US label Mush Records, who will be releasing the new album Violet in 2007. The album will also be released by And Records in Japan, and Silent Agreement in Taiwan.

Shiver.tv Musical Instrument

Mon, 06 Nov 2006 00:00:00 PST

A musical instrument built from wine glasses, watercolor, and piano. All sounds are from the title track of the upcoming Boy In Static album Violet. Light candles and listen: www.shiver.tv