Best New Bands » the joy formidable https://www.bestnewbands.com News, Reviews and Interviews Wed, 07 Feb 2018 02:08:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=3.8.41 Listen To Passion Pit’s Remix of The Joy Formidable’s “Silent Treatment” – Band Prepares for Tour With Passion Pit https://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/listen-to-passion-pits-remix-of-the-joy-formidables-silent-treatment-band-prepares-for-tour-with-passion-pit/ https://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/listen-to-passion-pits-remix-of-the-joy-formidables-silent-treatment-band-prepares-for-tour-with-passion-pit/#comments Wed, 18 Sep 2013 22:00:00 +0000 Welsh-trio The Joy Formidable have just released the Passion Pit remix of their song “Silent Treatment,” from their recently released Silent Treatment EP. Many critics noted that “Silent Treatment,” a centerpiece on the band’s acclaimed sophomore album Wolf’s Law, was a different direction for the band. Pitchfork noted, “Most Joy Formidable songs start at heart-pumping and turn up

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  2. The Joy Formidable Release “Little Blimp” Music Video The Joy Formidable are excited to share their new music video for “Little Blimp” today. The video was shot over the last few weeks using a Go Pro camera attached to the headstock of lead-singer Ritzy Bryan’s guitar during performances in...
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]]> https://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/listen-to-passion-pits-remix-of-the-joy-formidables-silent-treatment-band-prepares-for-tour-with-passion-pit/feed/ 0 The Joy Formidable Release “Little Blimp” Music Video https://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/the-joy-formidable-release-little-blimp-music-video/ https://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/the-joy-formidable-release-little-blimp-music-video/#comments Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:47:14 +0000 The Joy Formidable are excited to share their new music video for “Little Blimp” today. The video was shot over the last few weeks using a Go Pro camera attached to the headstock of lead-singer Ritzy Bryan’s guitar during performances in London, Brighton, and at Stubb’s during SXSW. Stereogum already raved about the video, saying “…this

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  1. The Joy Formidable Prep for U.S. Tour; Releases Music Video for “A Heavy Abacus” Preps for U.S. Tour And Releases A Music Video for Their New Single “A Heavy Abacus” The Joy Formidable are about to embark on their first headlining US Tour of 2012, beginning on March 12 in San Francisco, CA. A...
  2. The Joy Formidable Announce Pre-Sale of New Album Wolf’s Law The Joy Formidable are excited to announce the pre-sale for their new album, Wolf’s Law. The pre-sale begins on November 8th with the album being released on January 22, 2013 via Canvasback Music / Atlantic Records. The band has also revealed...
  3. The Joy Formidable & The Lonely Forest Prove To Be A Formidable Live Pair at Webster Hall In what has to be the most elaborate stage setup I’ve ever seen executed in New York with a venue NOT named Madison Square Garden, The Joy Formidable took the stage at Webster Hall Friday evening, complete with antique furniture,...
]]> https://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/the-joy-formidable-release-little-blimp-music-video/feed/ 0 The Joy Formidable Announce Pre-Sale of New Album Wolf’s Law https://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/the-joy-formidable-announce-pre-sale-of-new-album-wolfs-law/ https://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/the-joy-formidable-announce-pre-sale-of-new-album-wolfs-law/#comments Thu, 08 Nov 2012 17:04:58 +0000 The Joy Formidable are excited to announce the pre-sale for their new album, Wolf’s Law. The pre-sale begins on November 8th with the album being released on January 22, 2013 via Canvasback Music / Atlantic Records. The band has also revealed the album cover artwork for the record, painted by acclaimed artist Martin Wittfooth. Wolf’s Lawis the

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  1. The Joy Formidable Announce Fall Dates The Joy Formidable are ready to bring their roaring live shows back to the United States for a number of headlining dates this fall. The intimate tour, where the band will preview songs from the new record, begins on November...
  2. The Joy Formidable Announce Headlining US Tour Welsh trio The Joy Formidable are happy to announce headlining tour dates across the United States for March of 2012. The tour will begin on March 12 in San Francisco and end on April 2 in Toronto. On the way,...
  3. The Joy Formidable & The Lonely Forest Prove To Be A Formidable Live Pair at Webster Hall In what has to be the most elaborate stage setup I’ve ever seen executed in New York with a venue NOT named Madison Square Garden, The Joy Formidable took the stage at Webster Hall Friday evening, complete with antique furniture,...
]]> https://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/the-joy-formidable-announce-pre-sale-of-new-album-wolfs-law/feed/ 0 The Joy Formidable Announce Fall Dates https://www.bestnewbands.com/previews/the-joy-formidable-announce-fall-dates/ https://www.bestnewbands.com/previews/the-joy-formidable-announce-fall-dates/#comments Thu, 27 Sep 2012 19:00:13 +0000 The Joy Formidable are ready to bring their roaring live shows back to the United States for a number of headlining dates this fall. The intimate tour, where the band will preview songs from the new record, begins on November 08 in New York City at The Bowery Hotel, followed by shows in Brooklyn and

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  2. The Joy Formidable Announce Headlining US Tour Welsh trio The Joy Formidable are happy to announce headlining tour dates across the United States for March of 2012. The tour will begin on March 12 in San Francisco and end on April 2 in Toronto. On the way,...
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]]> https://www.bestnewbands.com/festivals/festival-preview-reading-leeds-2012/feed/ 0 The Joy Formidable Destroys The Mayan Theater (In a Good Way) https://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/the-joy-formidable-destroys-the-mayan-theater-in-a-good-way/ https://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/the-joy-formidable-destroys-the-mayan-theater-in-a-good-way/#comments Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:39:42 +0000 In the modern rock music world, it is rare to find a female front person who is also an instrumentalist, let alone a talented one. But there are exceptions to every rule, and in this case, the exception is The Joy Formidable’s Ritzy Bryan. Not only does the UK-dwelling chanteuse possess an amazing set of

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]]> https://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/the-joy-formidable-destroys-the-mayan-theater-in-a-good-way/feed/ 0 The Joy Formidable tonight on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! https://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/the-joy-formidable-tonight-on-abcs-jimmy-kimmel-live/ https://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/the-joy-formidable-tonight-on-abcs-jimmy-kimmel-live/#comments Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:38:38 +0000 The Joy Formidable are going to be performing on tonight’s episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live, which you can watch on ABC at 12 pm/11 Central. The band just began their first 2012 tour of the US this week with two shows in San Francisco and a show last night in Los Angeles – with more

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]]> https://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/the-joy-formidable-tonight-on-abcs-jimmy-kimmel-live/feed/ 0 An Interview with The Joy Formidable’s Ritzy Bryan https://www.bestnewbands.com/interviews/an-interview-with-the-joy-formidable-s-ritzy-bryan/ https://www.bestnewbands.com/interviews/an-interview-with-the-joy-formidable-s-ritzy-bryan/#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2012 23:27:59 +0000 Since the debut of The Joy Formidable’s first EP, A Balloon Called Moaning, in early 2009, the UK-based trio hasn’t stopped to take a breath. Led by the feisty vocalist/guitarist, Ritzy Bryan, the alternative/dream pop outfit has spent the last three years primarily on the road, stopping only to record its debut LP The Big

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]]> https://www.bestnewbands.com/interviews/an-interview-with-the-joy-formidable-s-ritzy-bryan/feed/ 1 The Joy Formidable Prep for U.S. Tour; Releases Music Video for “A Heavy Abacus” https://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/the-joy-formidable-prep-for-us-tour-releases-music-video-for-a-heavy-abacus/ https://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/the-joy-formidable-prep-for-us-tour-releases-music-video-for-a-heavy-abacus/#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2012 19:10:19 +0000 Preps for U.S. Tour And Releases A Music Video for Their New Single “A Heavy Abacus” The Joy Formidable are about to embark on their first headlining US Tour of 2012, beginning on March 12 in San Francisco, CA. A number of the tour’s dates have already sold out, including two straight nights in San

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]]> https://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/the-joy-formidable-prep-for-us-tour-releases-music-video-for-a-heavy-abacus/feed/ 0 The Joy Formidable Play Los Angeles’ Mayan Theater March 14 https://www.bestnewbands.com/previews/the-joy-formidable-play-los-angeles-mayan-theater-march-14/ https://www.bestnewbands.com/previews/the-joy-formidable-play-los-angeles-mayan-theater-march-14/#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2012 01:21:39 +0000 UK-based trio The Joy Formidable has spent a lot of time on the road since it released its critically acclaimed 2011 debut LP, The Big Roar. And by looking at the group’s sold out shows in San Francisco, Boston, and Toronto, life on the road is treating the dream pop outfit swimmingly. Led by guitarist/vocalist

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