KILL HANNAH: ‘WAKE UP THE SLEEPERS’ OUT SEPTEMBER 29 VIA ORIGINAL SIGNAL RECORDINGS

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DT: SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

FM: SHAZILA MOHAMMED

KILL HANNAH:
‘WAKE UP THE SLEEPERS’
OUT SEPTEMBER 29 VIA ORIGINAL SIGNAL RECORDINGS

FIRST SINGLE “NEW YORK CITY SPEED” AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 8
AS DIGITAL 45 ON iTUNES WITH B-SIDE “STROBE LIGHTS”

ON TOUR THIS FALL WITH SHE WANTS REVENGE

KILL HANNAH rose out of Chicago’s underground over a decade ago, defined by romance and ferocity–the band, in fact, was named after singer Mat Devine’s first girlfriend who messed him up when she dumped Mat as a kid. KILL HANNAH–whose line-up includes Devine (vocals/guitars), Dan Wiese (guitar, background vocals), Greg Corner (bass) and Elias Mallin (drums)–introduce their fifth album WAKE UP THE SLEEPERS to their stalwart fans, with a determined eye focused on new converts. KILL HANNAH hold tight to their relentless D.I.Y. attitude with the new release, out September 29, teaming with Original Signal Recordings–an independent label that fosters true partnerships with each artist on their roster and embraces a progressive, long-term outlook.

From the driving pulse of first single “New York City Speed” to the euphoric rise of “Strobe Lights”–both available together September 8 as a digital 45 through iTunes– WAKE UP THE SLEEPERS blends dance infused electronic beats mixed with captivating vocal melodies and guitars that feature both powerful and delicate moments to create its unique rock sound. Mat calls WAKE UP THE SLEEPERS–self-produced and deeply personal–the record we “always intended to make…us being us, the way it was in the beginning,” adding that this is the “most real I’ve ever been.” The set features guest vocals from friends who lent their talents to the alum including Good Charlotte’s Benji Madden (Snowblinded and Escape Artistry), The Dresden Dolls’ Amanda Palmer (Living In Misery), and The Birthday Massacre’s Chibi (Mouth To Mouth), as well as a killer guitar solo by Powerspace’s Tom Schleiter (Strobe Lights). Keeping to their Chicago roots, KILL HANNAH invited the Chicago Children’s Choir to appear on a few tracks, adding a dynamic layer that is as haunting as it is innocent.

As a bonus for fans, KillHannah.com will offer three exclusive Direct-To-Consumer options of music and unique merchandise. Package 1 ($9.99) includes: CD + Digital Album + Bonus Track for. Package 2 ($19.99) includes the CD + Digital Album + Bonus Track + 14 Alternate Album Art designed by Mat Devine + Audio Commentary by Kill Hannah. And Package 3 ($34.99) includes: CD + Digital Album + Bonus Track + 14 Alternate Album Art designed by Mat Devine + Audio Commentary by Kill Hannah + “Wake Up The Sleepers” Pendant + “Wake Up The Sleepers” Pillowcase. The bonus track, “Welcome To Chicago,” appearing here for the first time as a studio recording, has been a fan favorite for years; it has often been heard closing out the band’s powerful live set as an ode to their hometown, a recurring theme for Kill Hannah.

Since forming in 1997, KILL HANNAH has been the rallying soundtrack for thousands of like-minded nu romantics who wear their hearts on their skin, as scores of fans can attest to with their sniper heart tattoos. Called the KILL HANNAH Kollective (KHK), the worldwide movement and community of impassioned Kill Hannah followers, their fans often don war paint in solidarity with Mat and have been the lifeblood of the band’s career. KILL HANNAH returns the favor by immersing themselves in the culture that has taken root around them. “The Raccoon Society“–Mat Devine’s blog for Fuse TV–was started to keep those fans updated on the band but quickly became one of Fuse’s leading blogs. Since adding a Q&A style format recently, the blog has seen a huge increase in readers and is frequently featured on the Fuse.tv homepage. “The Raccoon Society” can be read at: http://fuseblog.typepad.com/kill_hannah.

KILL HANNAH has toured around the world, had a Top 40 hit on Billboard’s Modern Rock chart with “Lips Like Morphine,” and have gained notable supporters—including Billy Corgan (Smashing Pumpkins) who’s called them “the future of Chicago rock” and Mikey Way (My Chemical Romance) who implore people to “love them as much as we do.” Look for the band on tour with She Wants Revenge this fall, followed by additional tour dates to be announced shortly.

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WAKE UP THE SLEEPERS Track Listing:
1. Radio
2. Snowblinded
3. New York City Speed
4. Living In Misery
5. Strobe Lights
6. Why I Have My Grandma’s Sad Eyes
7. Tokyo (Dance In The Dust)
8. Vultures (Be There For Me)
9. Mouth To Mouth
10. Escape Artistry
11. Acid Rain
12. Laika
13. Promise Me

KILL HANNAH Tour Dates

DATE		CITY	VENUE
with She Wants Revenge
Tue	9/8	Houston, TX	House of Blues
Wed	9/9	San Antonio, TX	White Rabbit
Thu	9/10	Dallas, TX	Granada Theater
Fri	9/11	Austin, TX	Emo’s Alternative Lounging
Mon	9/14	Tallahassee, FL	Club Downunder
Tue	9/15	Jacksonville, FL	Jack Rabbits
Wed	9/16	Ft. Lauderdale, FL	Revolution
Thu	9/17	Lake Buena Vista, FL	House of Blues
Fri	9/18	Atlanta, GA	The Masquerade
Sat	9/19	Nashville, TN	Rocketown
Fri	9/20	Charlotte, NC	The Tremont
Tue	9/22	Washington, DC	Black Cat
Wed	9/23	New York, NY	Webster Hall
Thu	9/24	Philadelphia, PA	The Trocadero
Sat	9/26	Montreal, QC	Le National
Mon	9/28	Toronto, ON	Phoenix Concert Theatre
Tue	9/29	Detroit, MI	Majestic Theatre
Wed	9/30	Newport, KY	Southgate House
Thu	10/1	Chicago, IL	Vic Theatre

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For additional info on KILL HANNAH, contact:
Shazila Mohammed, MSO
818.380.0400 x238, shazila@msopr.com

Danny DaSilva, Original Signal Recordings
212.941.4315, danny@osrmusic.com

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Tue, 2009-09-08 21:00

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KILL HANNAH: ‘WAKE UP THE SLEEPERS’ OUT SEPTEMBER 29 VIA ORIGINAL SIGNAL RECORDINGS ; FIRST SINGLE “NEW YORK CITY SPEED” AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 8 AS DIGITAL 45 ON iTUNES WITH B-SIDE “STROBE LIGHTS” ON TOUR THIS FALL WITH SHE WANTS REVENGE