IN SUPPORT OF THEIR RECENTLY RELEASED
‘MULHOLLAND DR’ MIXTAPE
THE COMPLETELY INDEPENDENT DUO WILL KICK OFF THEIR TOUR WITH A HEADLINING PERFORMANCE SPONSORED BY KROQ AT
THE TROUBADOUR IN LOS ANGELES APRIL 3
WITH A HEADLINING APPERANCE AT EMERGE IMACT + MUSIC
IN LAS VEGAS
AND STOPS IN DENVER, SALT LAKE CITY,
BOISE, SAN FRANCISCO AND SANTA ANA, CA WITH COAST MODERN
THE PALMS CURRENTLY GARNERING OVER
HALF A MILLION MONTHLY LISTENERS ON SPOTIFY AND
LOGGING OVER 5.5 MILLION SPOTIFY STREAMS FOR SINGLE “LEVITATE”
The Palms is l-r Johnny Zambetti and Ben Rothbard.
Los Angeles alternative duo THE PALMS will head out on the road for the month of April in response to the rapid growth of new fans that have discovered the band. Kicking their tour off on April 3 with a hometown headlining performance at The Troubadour sponsored by KROQ for a “Locals Only” showcase, the completely independent duo of Ben Rothbard and Johnny Zambetti and their band will then travel to Las Vegas to headline Emerge Impact + Music with Warbly Jets, Stokeswood and The National Parks. Next, THE PALMS will move on to Denver, Salt Lake City, Boise, San Francisco and Santa Ana, CA with fellow L.A. indie pop duo Coast Modern.
At each show, THE PALMS will highlight material from their independently released mixtape album MULHOLLAND DR which was written, recorded and produced out of their tiny home studio in Malibu, CA on super old gear they coin “vintage digital.” The message within their songs, which reflect the times culturally and politically, are just as relevant as their California vibrations. Bridging the gap between Laurel Canyon folk and West Coast beats, THE PALMS create a true modern L.A. sound. Lookfor THE PALMS to bring the energy that will “…capture the essence of California” as recently noted by Live Nation’s Ones To Watch blog (2/21/18).
Listen to THE PALMS’Mulholland Dr on Spotify (here) or iTunes (here). It features their latest single “Levitate,” which has organically logged over 5.5 million streams. This and other tracks have led to over half a million monthly listeners for the duo on Spotify who continue their grass roots growth without major label support. Another example of the duo’s expanding fan base is reflected in “Push Off,” a single released in 2016 which achieved the #1 spot on Hype Machine, hit Top 5 on Spotify’s U.K. Viral Chart, and secured over3.5 million Spoify streams. The video for the song, which has been viewed over a million times, can be watched here.
THE PALMS combine their love of all popular music to create a fresh, uplifting sound, resulting in a cool soundtrack to a beachside night in L.A. with Mulholland Dr.Click here to watch the official music video for THE PALMS‘ latest single “Levitate” and here for a performance video of the song. The quick and independent rise of THE PALMS’ style of handcrafted California music is no fluke. Their unmistakable sound, style, and songwriting chops have helped create their distinct place in today’s musical landscape. It is the message behind their songs, however, that they hope will make the greatest impact.
“The Palms have shifted toward creating music that is as catchy as pop, yet melded with poignant elements of blues, hip-hop, rock, and reggae. Rothbard’s distinct vocals also invite the listener into each track, allowing the duo’s intended messages to come through while simultaneously leaving space for individual interpretations.”
–Interview Magazine
“Besides having one of the more unique voices I’ve heard in recent memory, the band possesses that kind of sultry cool that took bands like Jungle to dizzying heights. But there’s a looser, vibe-centric feel to ‘Future Love (We All Make Mistakes)’ that distinguishes The Palms from their peers.”
–Pigeons and Planes
“Ever wondered what The Weeknd would sound like under the guise of reggae-tinged indie-psych? This is it.”
–Howl and Echos
“If you want to talk about swagger then there is an argument to be made for its origins in punk music and leather jackets long before it emerged in hip hop culture. Since I’m not here to argue I’ll leave it to The Palms to combine both those vibes into beautifully infectious indie-swagger-hip-pop jams that I’ve had on repeat the last week or so. “
–The Burning Ear
“I’ve stumbled across quite a few gems since starting my new service SubmitHub, and The Palms stand out as one of the better discoveries. Based out of Los Angeles, the duo of Johnny Zambetti and Ben Rothbard have a sound not unlike Portugal. The Man. That said, they manage to make it all their own, with a casual-but-compelling indie rock song that jumped out at me from the moment I hit play.”
–Indie Shuffle
“‘Future Love’ touts a laid-back, infectious beat with darkly contemplative lyrics (‘everybody’s gonna try to bring you down when you’re holding on to something they can’t take away from you, so just keep holdin’ on’). The fluidity of the instrumentals distracts from the emotional tension in the vocals, the phase-friendly reminiscent of Tame Impala’s ‘Feels Like We Only Go Backwards.’ There’s something strangely comforting after the build-up of each chorus and the gentle, yet all-encompassing crash of the symbol. A mix of samples rounds out this track and highlights the infectious reggae elements well.”
–Obscure Sound
About THE PALMS:
With hints of West Coast psychedelia, hip-hop, folk and more, The Palms have effortlessly combined their love of ALL popular music to create a fresh, uplifting sound, resulting in the perfect soundtrack to a summer night in Los Angeles. The need to make music without barriers or inhibitions is what initially inspired Johnny Zambetti and Ben Rothbard to explore artistic ideas outside of their band Terraplane Sun. Before they knew it, The Palms were born. From there, the band started to make their presence known. After reaching #1 on the HypeMachine Most Popular Track’s list, being featured in publications such as Interview and charting on KCRW’s MBE and Spotify’s Viral UK charts, the band knew that their music was connecting with listeners in a positive way. Millions of streams and YouTube views later, The Palms have made it clear that they’re here to stay and the momentum is only intensifying. The quick and Independent rise of The Palms is no fluke. Their unmistakable sound, style, songwriting and DIY approach has helped create their distinct place in today’s musical landscape. It is the message behind their songs however, that The Palms hope will make the greatest impact. Nina Simone said it best. “How can you be an artist and not reflect the times?”
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