“It’s probably too early to proclaim War Games upcoming album Holding Patterns as one of the year’s best releases from an unsigned band, but I can guarantee you it will be one of the most talked about records in recent memory.”
– James Shotwell of Under The Gun Review
PROVIDENCE, RI // March 10, 2015 – Indie-rock band WAR GAMES released their album Holding Patterns today! Recorded over the course of the past year at three different studios, the album showcases the band’s variety of influences and sound, while solidifying into a cohesive, unique piece. As their manager Daniel Rinaldi put it, “Holding Patterns is exactly what it sets out to be. A story with a beginning, middle, and end, allowing the listener to go on that journey with War Games.”
“Foundations” the first single from the album, was released in January and well-received by a variety of outlets after premiering via AbsolutePunk. Clinton Lisboa, engineer for several tracks off the new album, said, “Between driving/powerful choruses and intimate verses/bridge, ‘Foundations’ thoughtfully showcases the band’s range of dynamics. Without question, one of the most urgent and hard hitting singles this band has delivered to date.” The band also premiered “Sinker” and “Holding Patterns” via Providence’s 95.5 WBRU-FM radio, one of Southern New England’s largest alternative rock stations. During their visit, they also performed exclusive acoustic versions of some tracks posted here.
The band celebrated it’s record release show last Friday at the Met in Pawtucket, RI which also kicked off the start of their UK tour. Over the course of two weeks, the band will hit a variety of dates (listed below) sharing their new music with their growing international fan base.
The album can be purchased direct from the band via Etsy as well as digital distributors Itunes, Bandcamp and Spotify.
March 2015 UK TOUR DATES
3/10 Yardbirds – Grimsby
3/11 The Leopard – Doncaster
3/12 The Labour Club – Northampton
3/14 Good Ship – Kilburn
3/15 The New Cross Inn – London
3/16 Sticky Mikes – Brighton
3/19 Milo’s Bar – Leeds
3/21 The Fiddler’s Elbow – Camden
3/22 Venue TBA – Brighton
3/23 The Underground – Stoke on Trent
3/24 South Sea Live – Sheffield
More Dates TBA
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