Artist: Interpol
Bio
At least two bands share their name with the International Criminal Police Organisation, in short Interpol.
1. Interpol is an indie rock band based in New York City, United States, that took an important part in the post-punk revival of the 2000s. The band consists of Paul Banks (vocals and guitar), Sam Fogarino (drums), and Daniel Kessler (guitar and backing vocals).
The band's sound is generally a mix of staccato bass and rhythmic, harmonized guitar, with a snare heavy mix, drawing comparisons to post-punk bands such as Joy Division and The Chameleons.
The band formed in 1998 when Daniel Kessler met drummer Greg Drudy, previously a member of post-hardcore/screamo band Joshua Fit for Battle and Hot Cross, on the New York University campus. Kessler later added Carlos D. on the bass after meeting him in a history class. The line-up was complete after Kessler ran into Paul Banks, a friend whom he had met in Paris. In 2000, Sam Fogarino, whom the band knew through his job at a local record store, replaced Drudy. Carlos Dengler, who was responsible for bass and keyboards, left the band in 2010, and hasn't been replaced, but announced various names to help them perform live.
The band released Direction on the soundtrack of the television program 'Six Feet Under' on June 28, 2005. Shortly thereafter they left Matador for a major label.
Our Love To Admire was released on July 10, 2007 in the USA (July 9 in the UK) to generally favorable reviews. The Heinrich Maneuver was its first single.
Their self-titled LP was released on September 7th 2010 and the tracks Barricade , Summer Well , Lights , and Try It On have been issued as singles.
2. There was also a German band called Interpol, active in the late 60s and early 70s as part of the emerging krautrock scene. They were associated with the famous early Krautrock band Floh de Cologne.
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Concert Dates
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Portland OR |
Camellia Lounge |
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Saratoga Springs NY |
Putnam Den |
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| Apr 17 |
West Palm Beach FL |
Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts |
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| May 08 |
San Rafael CA |
Marin Veteran's Memorial Auditorium-Marin Center |
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Miami FL |
American Airlines Arena |
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| Jul 26 |
Lyons CO |
Rockygrass Academy |
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News
Live Review: Interpol - NME (Reviews)
Interpol – footage from Thursday’s “Conan” appearance - Matador records (blog)
Interpol – Live On Conan, Thursday, February 3 - Matador records (blog)
One day after kicking off their next leg of North American touring on behalf of their self-titled 4th album, Interpol will make their first appearance on Conan O’Brien’s new TBS program — the inventively dubbed “Conan” (hey, great minds think alike) — on Thursday, February 3, performing “Lights”. Since it’s a bit early to be [...]
Interpol, Nottingham Rock City 24/11/10 Live Review - Contact Music (Reviews)
It is argued by a friend before the gig that Interpol are a band living off a reputation. Following
Interpol - Interpol - Pitchfork (Album reviews)
Interpol re-group on Matador and record a bleak, depressive album about disillusionment and being at the end of one's rope. [Nitsuh Abebe]
Album review: Interpol - Interpol (Soft Limit) - NME (Reviews)
Yes it's dark, cinematic and abstract, but sans Carlos D, the New Yorkers are lacking that little bit more
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Interpol — Interpol - ChartAttack (Reviews)
Interpol's self-titled album is the sound of boredom. Complete and total boredom.
Not only is Interpol painfully grating to listen to, but it genuinely feels like the band didn't have any fun whatsoever making the disc.
The album sounds uninspired, like a band who are absolutely worn out after having been around longer than they should have in the first place, with the added frustration of dealing with a bassist who doesn't even want to make music anymore.
Not even acceptable singles "Lights" and "Barricade" can save the album. Sure, it's cliched to compare Interpol and Joy Divison, but at least singer/guitarist Paul Banks used to sound like an inspired Ian Curtis. Now he doesn't even sound like he gives a damn anymore. At least Curtis had some kind of emotion to work with, whereas Banks sounds completely numb with every word he utters. On "Barricade" he's so off-key during the chorus that it's painful.
And yet, despite how frustrating it is, you stupidly keep listening, hoping the disc will get better halfway through. What instead results is a mess of counterpoint and eighth notes and not much else, which leaves you wanting to do nothing but scream, "I get the point already!"
"It was a good try," Banks croons on opener "Success."
No. No, it wasn't.
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Interpol - Interpol - Exclaim! (Reviews)
There was a time when Interpol could do no wrong. As the purveyors of uptown cool in NYC's post-Strokes downtown scene, the band cribbed Joy Division better than the rest, penning some pretty rad tunes in the process. However, their jump to the majors cau...
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Interpol by Interpol - ArtistDirect
Interpol – They’ll Be Seeing You In The Parking Lot - Matador records (blog)
Next Tuesday, September 7 Interpol will be playing an exclusive event in the parking lot of Space 15 Twenty (1520 N. Cahuenga Blvd.) to kick off the release of their new self-titled album which drops that day. Pre-order now or buy the album on 9/7 at any of the stores listed below* to receive a [...]
Interpol, 'Interpol' (Matador) - Spin (reviews)
At the core of every great Interpol song hangs a hook so barbed it could draw blood, no matter how heavy the surrounding goth atmospherics. But somewhere between 2004's Antics and the mostly tepid 2007 major-label debut Our Love to Admire, the noirish New Yorkers lost the monster sing-alongs and danceable rhythms that made early tracks "PDA" and "NYC" so captivating. That trajectory continues on their fourth album, as the group continues to drift where they once focused intently.
Which isn't to say that all is lost: "Barricade" reminds you of how much Carlos D.'s hip-swiveling bass lines will be missed now that he's left the band; and how the album's dynamic range could've been widened. "Lights" simmers toward a mostly epic climax, and "Always Malaise (The Man I Am)" wraps menace around a sticky chorus.
But the majority of Interpol is more dull than hypnotic: It tries to assemble skyscrapers, but ends up muddling around without a strong foundation. Though just ten tracks long, it can't muster a big finish, petering out with a pair of mid-tempo snoozers. When artists self-title albums, it's often a statement of purpose or of redefinition, but that's not the case here. Interpol sounds both strangely distant and overly familiar, like a band struggling to remember who they are.
Interpol – 6 Different Camera Choices For Pitchfork’s POV Session - Matador records (blog)
Interpol’s first installment for Pitchfork TV’s POV Concert Series debuted this morning ; there are six different perspectives to choose from during the band’s performances of “Lights”, “Summer Well” and “Barricade” from the forthcoming ‘Interpol’ LP/CD/digital album, as well as a rendition of “Take You On A Cruise’ from ‘Antics’. Preorder ‘Interpol’ (in stores Sept. [...]
Interpol – “Barricade” video - Matador records (blog)
“Barricade”, from the forthcoming ‘Interpol’, directed by Moh Azima. Preorder Interpol – S/T on CD, single LP or double 12″45 or digital download from The Matador Store. In stores, September 7.
Watch: Interpol: "Barricade" - Pitchfork - News
In the latest video from New York City's Interpol, singer Paul Banks's head is projected onto various torsos. The rest of the band play their instruments in a field. It's not as creepy as their last video. It was directed by Moh Azima. Also: (spoiler alert) balloons!
Interpol's self-titled new album is out September 7 via Matador. Watch the video after the jump (via Matablog):
Interpol – New US Dates, Autumn 2010 - Matador records (blog)
INTERPOL FALL US TOUR DATES: Mon 10/18 Oakland CA Fox Theater Thu 10/21 San Diego CA Soma Fri 10/22 Las Vegas NV The Joint Sat 10/23 Los Angeles CA The Greek Theatre Mon 10/25 Denver CO Ogden Theatre [...]
Interpol – Tracklisting, Album Art, Preorder Info, new NYC date - Matador records (blog)
(photo by Jelle Wagenaar) As mentioned in this space last week, the long awaited 4th studio album from NYC’s Interpol, ‘Interpol’, is coming this September 7 from Matador. We are pleased to unveil the front sleeve art (below) and the full track listing as follows, and if you read about this elsewhere a couple of days [...]
Interpol – “s/t” - MBV Music
Video: Interpol – “Lights” - MBV Music
Interpol to Tour With U2 - Pitchfork - News
When U2 continue their 360° tour this summer, they'll bring along fellow rock dino Lenny Kravitz, Coldplay detritus the Fray, and brooding New York rockers Interpol. After a solo turn from singer Paul Banks as well as various side projects, it looks like Interpol are solidifying a comeback this year-- their website currently reads INTERPOL 2010. They know what year it is.
Back in November, Interpol drummer Sam Fogarino said the band recorded a new album last spring and that it sounds more like their stunning debut LP Turn on the Bright Lights and less like their 2007 shit sandwich Our Love to Admire. Smart.
All U2 and Interpol dates below:
Interpol:
06-27 Minneapolis, MN - TCF Bank Stadium *
06-30 East Lansing, MI - Spartan Stadium *
07-03 Toronto, Ontario - Rogers Centre *
07-06 Chicago, IL - Soldier Field *
07-09 Miami, FL - Land Shark Stadium *
07-12 Philadelphia, PA - Lincoln Financial Field *
* with U2
U2:
06-03 Salt Lake City, UT - Rice Eccles ^
06-06 Anaheim, CA - Angel Stadium ^
06-07 Anaheim, CA - Angel Stadium ^
06-12 Denver, CO - Invesco Field ^
06-16 Oakland, CA - Oakland Coliseum #
06-20 Seattle, WA - Qwest Field #
06-23 Edmonton, Alberta - Commonwealth Stadium #
06-27 Minneapolis, MN - TCF Bank Stadium *
06-30 East Lansing, MI - Spartan Stadium *
07-03 Toronto, Ontario - Rogers Centre *
07-06 Chicago, IL - Soldier Field *
07-09 Miami, FL - Land Shark Stadium *
07-12 Philadelphia, PA - Lincoln Financial Field *
07-16 Montreal, Quebec - Montreal Hippodrome
07-17 Montreal, Quebec - Montreal Hippodrome
07-19 New York, NY - New Meadowlands Stadium
08-06 Turin, Italy - Stadio Olimpico
08-10 Frankfurt, Germany - Commerzbank Arena
08-12 Hanover, Germany - AWD Stadium
08-15 Horsens, Denmark - Casa Arena
08-16 Horsens, Denmark - Casa Arena
08-20 Helsinki, Finland - Olympic Stadium
08-21 Helsinki, Finland - Olympic Stadium
08-25 Moscow, Russia - Luzhniki
08-30 Vienna, Austria - Ernst Happel Stadium
09-03 Athens, Greece - Olympic Stadium
09-06 Istanbul, Turkey - Ataturk Olympic Stadium
09-11 Zurich, Switzerland - Letzigrund Stadium
09-12 Zurich, Switzerland - Letzigrund Stadium
09-15 Munich, Germany - Olympic Stadium
09-18 Paris, France - Stade de France
09-22 Brussels, Belgium - Stade Roi Boudoin
09-23 Brussels, Belgium - Stade Roi Boudoin
09-26 San Sebastian, Spain - Anoeta Stadium
09-29 Seville, Spain - Olympic Stadium
10-02 Coimbra, Portugal - Estadio Cidade Coimbra
10-03 Coimbra, Portugal - Estadio Cidade Coimbra
10-08 Rome, Italy - Olympic Stadium
^ with Lenny Kravitz
# with the Fray
* with Interpol
PJ Harvey, Interpol Join Haiti Auction - Pitchfork - News
Last week, Glastonbury Festival co-organizer Emily Eavis started a Haiti benefit auction on eBay, with all proceeds going to Oxfam. Among the items donated by rock stars was Damon Albarn's offer to sell an original song to the highest bidder. More items have been added to the auction, including a signed Interpol box set, a stage outfit from PJ Harvey, and a collection of 4AD memoribilia. And if you bid high enough, dance duo Groove Armada will remix your song.
After the jump, we've got more news about benefits for Haiti earthquake relief:
-- Pearl Jam's website reports that Eddie Vedder has put his cover of Bruce Springsteen's "My City in Ruins" from Springsteen's Kennedy Center tribute up for sale on Pearl Jam's Ten Club and iTunes, with sales going to benefit the Haitian relief effort from Artists for Peace and Justice.
-- MTV reports that BET is organizing its own Haiti relief telethon, "SOS Saving Ourselves: Help for Haiti". On February 5, the show will run live from Florida on BET, MTV, VH1, and Centric. Participants will include Diddy, Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige, Ludacris, Justin Bieber, Robin Thicke, and Pharrell Williams, among others.
-- Will.I.Am tells Billboard that he's remixed the Who's "My Generation", with Slash on guitar. (Yikes.) The remix will air on TV during the Super Bowl, where the Who will be the halftime entertainment, on February 7. The next day, it'll be up for sale on iTunes, and sales will benefit earthquake relief. For a good cause, everyone!
-- 24 Hour Service Station has released Burnside Project's "Congratulations" b/w "Synchronized Spinning" single, with the money going to Doctors Without Borders.
-- Indie Rock Coloring Book author Andy J. Miller is auctioning off a copy of the Coloring Book, fully colored by Miller himself, on eBay, with money going to Partners in Health.
-- On January 31, the Feelies' Glenn Mercer will headline a benefit show for the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund at the Hoboken, New Jersey club Maxwell's.
-- In Los Angeles, the Pity Party, Pocohaunted, Letting Up Despite Great Faults, and others will play a January 30 benefit for Operation USA at Cinespace.
-- The folks at the Waxidermy message boards are auctioning off a number of rare records, including a handmade Grouper record, to benefit Haitian relief charities.
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Interpol "Untitled"
Music video for Interpol's song 'Untitled', directed by Tom McPhee and Steve Parsons for a college project.
Interpol - Untitled
Interpol - Turn on the bright lights Paul Banks - Vocals, Guitar Daniel Kessler - Guitar Carlos Dengler - Bass Sam Fogarino - drums
