TICKETS GO ON GENERAL SALE FRIDAY 10 MAY 

LONDON, BRIGHTON, MANCHESTER 

BRAND NEW ALBUM ‘EVIL FRIENDS’ – RELEASED 3 JUNE 

WATCH OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR PURPLE YELLOW RED AND BLUE BELOW

Alaska’s eclectic indie rockers Portugal. The Man have announced three UK dates in September following an incredible sold out one off show at Electrowerkz in early May. These shows will follow the release of their much anticipated new album ‘Evil Friends’ out 3 June. They will kick off the short run in London at Hoxton Square Bar and Kitchen on 11 September followed by shows in Brighton andManchester on 12 and 13 September respectively. 

After premiering the brand new video for Purple Yellow Red and Blue on The Fader the track shot straight to No. 1 on Hype Machine. The second single to be taken from Evil Friends features Haim on backing vocals and you can watch the video below.

‘Evil Friends’, produced by renowned producer and musician Dangermouse is Portugal. The Man’s eight studio album; their second released through Atlantic Records, following 2011’s “In The Mountain. In The Cloud”. Since their formation in 2005, Portugal. The Man have captured the attention of the indie scene with their extraordinary amalgamation of electronic beats, complex melodies, and atmospheric post-rock soundscapes.  

UK Dates: 

11 September               London                         Hoxton Square Bar and Kitchen

12 September               Brighton                        The Haunt        

13 September               Manchester                   Night and Day   

Tickets go on sale at 9am on Friday 10 May priced £9 in London, £7.50 in Brighton and Manchester (subject to booking fee) from www.livenation.co.uk or www.ticketmaster.co.uk 

For more information please contact: 

National/Online PR: Alex Darling / alex.darling@atlanticrecords.co.uk

Regional PR: Ashley Townley / Ashley.townley@atlanticrecords.co.uk 

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