The synth-laden, unabashed dance pop explosion that is Hands have released their debut LP, ‘Synthesia’, on indie label Kill Rock Stars. The LA-by-way-of-Philly four piece blazed their buzzingly bombastic trail over the past few years, winning over crowds from The Echo to SXSW and CMJ. With comparisons to Tanlines, Passion Pit, and Hot Chip, these boys are sure reach that ever so glorious international stage in no time. Check out the video for their latest single, “Brave Motion.” Starting in that subtle rhythmic way, the song clamors to the heights of emotional ecstasy with the aggressive indie rock clang of cymbals, strum of guitars, and the soaring, unmistakable vocal prowess of lead singer and all around spitfire, Geoffrey Halliday. The album dips and dabbles along the bridge that connects the past, present and future in only the way the magical synthesizer can facilitate. ‘Synthesia’ is available on Bandcamp through Kill Rock Stars. Hands will be gracing the eastside with their live jubilance Sept. 11 at The Satellite. Check out the rest of their tour dates with ON AN ON below. – Jacqueline Caruso
09.05 Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios (MusicFest NW)
09.06 Seattle, WA @ Sunset Tavern *
09.07 Vancouver, BC @ The Media Club *
09.08 Bellingham, WA @ Wild Buffalo *
09.10 San Francisco, CA @ Cafe Du Nord *
09.11 Los Angeles, CA @ The Satellite *
09.12 San Diego, CA @ Soda Bar *
09.13 Tuscon, AZ @ Solar Culture *
09.14 Scottsdale, AZ @ Pub Rock *
09.16 Austin, TX @ Mohawk *
09.17 Dallas, TX @ Three Links *
09.19 Denver, CO @ Larimer Lounge *
* w/ ON AN ON