News August 24, 2016

Ceres announce Drag It Down On You Tour

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Ceres, thecharming Melbournians will hit the road in October andNovember for a string of shows to celebratetheirsophomore album,Drag It Down On Youout on September 2 via Cooking Vinyl Australia. Tickets go on sale Thursday 25 August at 9am.

Ceres are thrilled to announcethey’ll be releasing Drag It Down On You withUS independent label, No Sleep Records. No Sleep Records is the home of an incredible diverse roster andthe home to artists such asLa Dispute, Touche Amore, The Wonder Years andMoose Blood.“We are beyond excited to bring the Ceres guys into the No Sleep family. Ever since hearing “I Don’t Want To Be Anywhere But Here” I have been a huge fan of the guys and to have them be a part of No Sleep now is amazing. We can’t wait to help these guys take over.” –saysChris Hansen (Owner, President & A&R) of No Sleep Records.

Since forming in 2012,Ceres’infectious anthemic songs combined with endless enthusiasm and unmistakably Australian likability has resulted in the Melbourne quartet becoming much loved by critics and punters alike.

Written carefully over two years amidst tours, travel, and personal changes, second LP Drag It Down On Youwas recorded across what the band call “one long, funny, emotional, frustrating, incredible, life-affirming” fortnight in March 2016.

Ceres were not alone in the studio, as longtime fans of Los Campesinos! they invited Tom Bromley of the much-loved Cardiff indie act to head to Melbourne and join Tom, Rhys, Frank and Grant in the famed Sing Sing Studios to produce the new album.

Drag It Down On Youengineering and mixing duties were handled by Aaron Dobbs (The Avalanches, Stonefield), and the popular Alan Douches (Brand New, Cloud Nothings, Mono) of NYC’s West West Side mastered the album.

Ceres may be slightly restless, and a little bit anxious.

But it is abundantly clear that despite the trials, on Drag It Down On You, they are ready for anything.

CERES

DRAG IT DOWN ON YOU TOUR 2016

FRIDAY 28 OCTOBER – NORTHCOTE SOCIAL CLUB, MELBOURNE

Tickets available fromhttp://ceres.oztix.com.au/?Event=65318

Tickets available fromhttps://corner.ticketscout.com.au/gigs/5679/Ceres

FRIDAY 4 NOVEMBER – CROWBAR, BRISBANE

Tickets available fromhttp://ceres.oztix.com.au/?Event=65316

SATURDAY 5 NOVEMBER – EXETER BEER GARDEN, ADELAIDE

Tickets available fromhttp://ceres.oztix.com.au/?Event=65320

SUNDAY 6 NOVEMBER – TIL THE WHEELS FALL OFF FESTIVAL, LAUNCESTON – TASMANIA