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February 10, 2020 For Immediate Release ROLLING BLACKOUTS COASTAL FEVER RELEASES NEW SINGLE/VIDEO, “CARS IN SPACE” (photo by Peter Ryle) Melbourne-based band Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever releases a new single, “Cars In Space,” and an accompanying video. “Cars In Space” is “the swirling words and thoughts before a breakup,” says Fran Keaney. It’s bold and classic, and propelled by the band’s singular chemistry. Its accompanying video, directed by Nick Mckk and Julia Jacklin, is set in broad daylight at an old-school Australian drive-in. WATCH THE VIDEO FOR “CARS IN SPACE” https://smarturl.it/carsinspace “Cars In Space” is the first taste of new music from Rolling Blackouts C.F. since their “In The Capital” / “Read My Mind” 7”, and its predecessor, 2018’s Hope Downs, “a debut album that applies their infectious brand of motorik jangle rock to lovelorn ruminations and geopolitical laments” (Pitchfork). Hope Downs was released to an incredible reception, earning year-end praise from Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, Stereogum, Paste, and more. Meanwhile, the band’s renowned live show led to selling-out their mammoth Hope Downs Australian tour, as well as sold-out performances in London, San Diego, San Francisco, Denver, Chicago, Toronto, Vancouver, Philadelphia, New York City and more. The huge touring schedule also included shows at the world’s biggest music festivals, from Coachella, The Great Escape, Primavera, and Shaky Knees to Lowlands, Pukklepop, Green Man and Splendour in the Grass. Rolling Blackout Coastal Fever Tour Dates: Fri. Feb. 14 - Perth, AU @ Perth Festival Sun. March 1 - Brisbane, AU @ Nine Lives Festival Sat. March 14 - Sydney, AU @ Sydney Opera House w/ Pixies Sun. March 15 - Sydney, AU @ Sydney Opera House w/ Pixies Wed. March 18 - Melbourne, AU @ Brunswick Music Festival Sat. March 28 - Bambra, AU @ Meadow Festival Fri. May 22 - Madrid, ES @ Tomavista Festival Sat. May 23 - London, UK @ All Points East Sun. May 24 - Warrington, UK @ Neighbourhood Weekender Tue. May 26 - Edinburgh, UK @ The Liquid Room Sat. May 30 - Neustrelitz, DE @ Immergut Mon. June 1 - Sala Apolo, ES @ Primavera Sound Wed. June 10 - Bergen, NO @ Bergenfest Fri. June 12 - Porto, PT @ NOS Primavera Sound Sat. June 13 - Hilvarenbeek, NL @ Best Kept Secret “Cars In Space” Track Artwork Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever Online: https://twitter.com/rollingbcf http://www.rollingblackoutsband.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rollingblackoutscf/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/rollingblackoutscoastalfever/ http://pitchperfectpr.com/rolling-blackouts-coastal-fever/ https://www.subpop.com/artists/rolling_blackouts_coastal_fever For more information, contact: Jacob Daneman | Pitch Perfect PR - [email protected], 773-271-6844 ### .

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