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Happy New Year! | News

TeamIGA — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:48:00 GMT

Hello

First off, sorry for such a lengthy silence on this website. Amongst many new years resolutions, to be a more a devoted blogger ranks moderately high.

I haven’t much to report, I spent my Christmas making the first serious steps on the writing of the next record. I have a pretty clear idea now of what I want it to be and have about four songs that I’m very pleased with. We’re spending the next couple of months demoing in a converted synagogue.

I’ve already decided this photo by my friend James Robinson is a contender for the cover - http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ab8L2sV28gI/S0pvhGKmPUI/AAAAAAAAAJ4/T6SXM3zMVmM/s400/Holga008

What a beauty! I’m toying with the title ‘Old Joy’ at the moment but that will most likely change.

If you’re wondering what its going to be like…..well you’ll just have to wait. Although I can tell you that I’ve recently been enjoying these songs;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YS3xOmI1Plk&feature=player_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h46aJhqCnIw&feature=player_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFAr2AbvvF8&feature=player_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAv1FDpdnmE&feature=player_embedded

That last one was a tip off from my friend Planet Earth. I've also been listening to 'Street Hassle' by Lou Reed but the video wouldn't fit on the page.

Also these poems;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDr_SRhJs80&feature=player_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-yuYFuc2l0&feature=player_embedded

In other news the film ‘White Ribbon’ by Michael Haneke is as brilliant as critics have suggested. A late contender for my film of the year alongside ‘Let The Right One In’ and ‘Encounters At The End Of The World’. If you haven’t seen it, I strongly urge you to and if its not on at a cinema near you then grab a copy of his film ‘Cache (Hidden)’.

I got asked what my film of the decade was the other day and I couldn’t decide between ‘Mulholland Drive’ and ‘Let There Be Blood’.

Photos & Remixes | News

TeamIGA — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:40:00 GMT

Hello All

Firstly some remixes of 'Love Of An Orchestra';

http://www.noahandthewhale.com/nightwaves

http://www.noahandthewhale.com/goldpanda

http://www.noahandthewhale.com/maxtundra

Enjoy!

Photos:

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ab8L2sV28gI/Sw9fkcpPaRI/AAAAAAAAAIY/i1WvhTpQ2NA/s1600/rockout.JPG

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ab8L2sV28gI/Sw9fkBYiQpI/AAAAAAAAAIQ/Un1N4LzyyLI/s1600/TOm.JPG

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ab8L2sV28gI/Sw9fjt61NVI/AAAAAAAAAII/H10uJB8Jb38/s1600/davechaz.JPG

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ab8L2sV28gI/Sw9fjarrSgI/AAAAAAAAAIA/cRx9j-ISO3s/s1600/bumratty.JPG

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ab8L2sV28gI/Sw9fjHCNRjI/AAAAAAAAAH4/s_8ZEYQMgeg/s1600/chazandjack.JPG

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ab8L2sV28gI/Sw9gJwH-qBI/AAAAAAAAAIg/NPngPZaU250/s1600/herb.JPG

Zane Lowe Session at BBC Radio 1 | News

TeamIGA — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:50:00 GMT

Sean Rowe | News

TeamIGA — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:04:00 GMT

This is a video me and James Robinson made with Sean Rowe who is playing support on our uk tour.

Sean Rowe from charlie fink on Vimeo.

Blue Skies | Video

IGA — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:22:00 GMT

US RELEASE of THE FIRST DAYS OF SPRING! | News

TeamIGA — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:25:00 GMT

'The First Days Of Spring' is released today, October 6th, in America. Grab yourself a copy now.

Itunes
Amazon mp3
Insound

Also We have 3 show booked at the Mercury Lounge on November the second, third and fourth. Tickets on sale here.

A New York State of Mind... | News

TeamIGA — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:32:00 GMT

It is with great excitement that we can announce that today marks the U.S. release of The First Days of Spring. In the current technological climate, options abound, and access to the album and film can be sourced through an array of different channels, in varying amounts of media. For the internet savvy, the album is now available to be purchased from Amazon and is downloadable from iTunes, the latter of which rewards you for doing so with a free copy of the film.

For the record stores there is a standard and deluxe version. The standard gives you access to download the 50 minute film by placing the CD in your computer drive and heading over to www.noahandthewhale.com/film where there is also a six song live video performance directed by Vincent Moon. The deluxe edition contains a DVD of the film, on which resides the same bonus content, and the whole package is further bolstered by an additional photo booklet. This hefty tome will adorn our merchandise stand on tour and will be stocked by select indie retailers throughout America (buy now).

In further news for U.S fans, we can now reveal that we are holding a 3 night residency at the famed Mercury Lounge on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th of November. It is always a pleasure to have any excuse to be in New York, and along with the shows we are relishing the opportunity to spend, (what is at least in touring terms,) an extended period of time in and around the city. Tickets go on sale today and are available from this link. We are equally very excited by screening the film in U.S. cinemas and on the 19th October in Los Angleles at Space 15 Twenty and on the 1st November at Piano's Upstairs Lounge in New York, Charlie will be hosting a Question and Answer session after the film. As always, we are really looking forward to returning to the U.S, and the rest of our gig dates and screenings for America and Canada are listed below. For UK fans we have just announced a one-off show at the legendary Roundhouse in Camden on 12th March for which tickets are now on sale here.

As many of you may now well know, our trailer containing the entire contents of our gear was stolen from a car park opposite our hotel in Manchester early Wednesday morning. We would like to thank everyone who contributed to the tremendous amount of news coverage and general support that we received in trying to recover our instruments. Special mention goes to our tour manager, Andy "Zanzibar" Free, and tech guru, Dave "Whiskey" Gilchrist, the oft' unsung heroes of the 'Whale touring machine, for without their industrious professionalism I have no idea how we would have continued with the tour the following night and for the rest of the week. Along with the continuation of the UK tour, this week we will be also appearing on Zane Lowe's show this Wednesday for an interview and performance for which you can tune into between 7 and 9pm.

The show must, and will, go on.

Urby

October
19 Los Angeles, CA Special Film Screening & Q&A with Charlie at Space 15 Twenty
20 Los Angeles, CA The Roxy
21 San Diego, CA Casbah
22 San Francisco, CA Swedish American Hall
24 Seattle, WA Crocodile Café
25 Portland, OR Doug Fir Lounge
28 Madison, WI Majestic Live
29 Chicago, IL Lake Shore Theatre
30 Pontiac, MI The Pike Room
31 Toronto, ONT Horseshoe Tavern

November
01 New York, NY Special Film Screening & Q&A with Charlie at Piano's Upstairs Lounge
02 New York, NY Mercury Lounge
03 New York, NY Mercury Lounge
04 New York, NY Mercury Lounge

First Days Of Spring | Albums

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Tracks
1. The First Days Of Spring [Album Version]
2. Our Window [Album Version]
3. I Have Nothing [Album Version]
4. My Broken Heart [Album Version]
5. Instrumental I [Album Version]
6. Love Of An Orchestra [Album Version]
7. Instrumental II [Album Version]
8. Stranger [Album Version]
9. Blue Skies [Album Version]
10. Slow Glass [Album Version]
11. My Door Is Always Open [Album Version]

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First Days Of Spring (Ringtones) | Ringtones

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Tracks
1. The First Days Of Spring (Ringtone)
2. Our Window (Ringtone)
3. I Have Nothing (Ringtone)
4. My Broken Heart (Ringtone)
6. Love Of An Orchestra (Ringtone)
8. Stranger (Ringtone)
9. Blue Skies (Ringtone)
10. Slow Glass (Ringtone)
11. My Door Is Always Open (Ringtone)

US Film Screenings with Q&A - Los Angeles | News

TeamIGA — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:32:00 GMT

Charlie will be present to answer your questions at two intimate screenings of 'The First Days of Spring' - the film accompaniment to the band's latest album.

Q&A Screenings will take place in LA and New York - LA details below.

Join Noah & The Whale's Charlie Fink in LA for an intimate screening of his directorial film debut "The First Days Of Spring," with a special Q&A to follow.
Monday October 19th @ 7pm
Space 15 Twenty (entrance is free)
1520 N. Caheuenga Blvd
Hollywood, CA 90028

Noah and the Whale Tour Equipment Stolen | News

TeamIGA — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:24:00 GMT

We’re sad to report that last night Noah and the Whale had all of their instruments and tour equipment stolen from Trinity Way NCP car park in Manchester. At some point between midnight and 11am this morning, the band’s trailer was taken containing all the equipment listed below, most of which is of great sentimental value to the band.
Many of the instruments were packed in flight cases marked NOAH in 6” high stencil lettering, or gold marker pen lettering NOAH AND THE WHALE or NATW. If you were in the Manchester area and saw anything suspicious, or if you’ve come across any of the equipment listed, please contact the police immediately. You can also contact Coalition management on 020 8743 1000 or zac@coalitiongroup.co.uk

STOLEN EQUIPMENT

Gibson Les Paul Gold Top Deluxe
Fender telecaster – sunburst with black scratch plate

The above are both LEFT HANDED

Gibson Goldtone GA-30 RVS Amp
Voodoo labs power supply x3
Ernie ball volume pedal x2
Boss TU2 tuner x 7
Boss EQ pedal
Homebrew Electronics Powerscreamer
Ibanez TS-9 Tubescreamer
Line6 delay
Ebow x2
Electro Harmonix Holy Grail
Marshall Compressor pedal
Behringer acoustic DI box
Fender 66 P-bass
Vox F-hole 60’s sunburst bass
Ampeg B-15
Ashdown 2x10 cab
Z Vex wooly mammoth pedal
Little big muff
Mesa Boogie DC3 amp
Marshall 1 x 12 guitar cab
Line6 Digital delay pedal
MXR boost
Ibanez tube screamer
Fender 1965 Deluxe reverb
Ibanez AD9 Analogue delay
Keeley compressor pedal
Fender Telecaster 1963
Fender Jaguar 1963
Electro harmonix POG
Electro harmonix Holy Grail
ZVEX Distortron
Digitech loop pedal
Ludwig silver/white oyster finish drum kit consisting of:
22” kick drum (1966)
Rack Tom 13”(1966)
Floor Tom 16” (1970)
Zildjian 21” ride
14” Hi Hats
13” Hi Hats
16” Crash
17” Crash
Ludwig black beauty snare 14x5
Brady snare 14x6
Ludwig snare 14x5
2 snare stands
3 DW kick pedals, one with tamborine attachment
2 tamborines, cowbell
2 crash stands
1 ride stand
10 pairs wooden 5a sticks
1 pair brushes
2 pair hot rod brushes
2 pair felt beaters
Roland 88 note stage piano and x-frame stand

Peli-case toolbox
Contents:
Peterson strobo-flip
Boss tu2 tuner
Screwdrivers
Gas soldering kit
Various pliers /cutters
Nut-files/ various files
Music-stand lamp
Guitar Polish/cleaners/switch cleaners

Flightcases:
These are all marked NOAH in 6” high stencil lettering, some also have gold marker pen lettering NOAH AND THE WHALE or NATW
Fender Jag case
Fender Tele case x 2
Gibson gold top l/h case
Fender precision bass case
Vox F-hole bass case
Ampeg B-15 bass cab case
Ashdown 4x10 bass cab case
Fender Twin amp case
Fender Deluxe amp case
Gibson goldtone GA30 amp case
4 x Pedal board cases
Large drum traps Hardcase
Small tom case
Floor tom case
Snare case x 3
Kick drum case
Small traps case x 2
Kick pedal case
Guitar rack case x2

Tool box with various screw drivers etc.

US Film Screenings with Q&A - NYC | News

TeamIGA — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:53:00 GMT

Join Noah and the Whale’s Charlie Fink in NYC for an intimate screening of his directorial film debut - “The First Days of Spring,” with a special Q&A to follow. The night will be hosted by music journalist John Norris, formerly of MTV News, now host of the weekly online indie-oriented interview series Noisemakers on Noisevox.

November 1st - 7pm
Piano's Upstairs Lounge
158 Ludlow St
New York, NY 10002
212.505.3733
http://pianosnyc.com/

Noah & The Whale Announce Fall US Tour Dates | News

TeamIGA — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:18:00 GMT

Noah & The Whale are bringing THE FIRST DAYS OF SPRING to a city near you this fall on their just announced US Tour! Head over to Paste Magazine.com now to see the dates.

Blue Skies (Ringtone) | Ringtones

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Tracks
1. Blue Skies (Ringtone)

Don't miss "Blue Skies" the debut single from the new album "First Days of Spring" on iTunes! | News

TeamIGA — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:11:00 GMT

Check out Noah and the Whales' debut single BLUE SKIES off their sophomore album THE FIRST DAYS OF SRPING available now on iTunes, click on the picture below.

Blue Skies | Albums

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Tracks
1. Blue Skies [Album Version]

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iTunes

Press Photo | Photo

TeamIGA — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:12:00 GMT

"First Days of Spring"

Press Photo | Photo

TeamIGA — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:11:00 GMT

"First Days of Spring"

Press Photo | Photo

TeamIGA — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:10:00 GMT

"First Days of Spring"

NOAH AND THE WHALE are back with their new album FIRST DAYS OF SPRING – out on October 6th (Cherrytree/Interscope) | News

TeamIGA — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 13:57:00 GMT

The First Days of Spring is the follow-up to the London-based quartet’s Gold-selling 2008 debut, Peaceful, The World Lays Me Down. Uniquely, the record comes accompanied by a film, directed by the band’s Charlie Fink, which runs the length of the album. The film has an ensemble cast that stars model Daisy Lowe. Check out the trailer featuring “Blue Skies” HERE!

Cherrytree House: Noah and The Whale Trailer | News

IGA — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 11:50:00 GMT

Watch the Cherrytree House Trailer featuring Noah and the Whale as the guys give you a taste of their interviews and performances from the Cherrytree House. Watch below!

Preview | Video

IGA — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:16:00 GMT

Live at the Cherrytree House

Sometimes (Live) | Video

IGA — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:09:00 GMT

Live from Cherrytree House

Devil Town (Live) | Video

IGA — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:05:00 GMT

Live at the Cherrytree House

2 Atoms In A Molecule (Live) | Video

IGA — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:02:00 GMT

Live at the Cherrytree House

Rocks and Daggers (Live) | Video

IGA — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:01:00 GMT

Live at the Cherrytree House

Coming up on Altitude | Photo

cherrytreerecords — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Noah and the Whale Acoustic Performance coming on Altitude!

Performing at Union Pool (NY) | Photo

cherrytreerecords — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 23:04:00 GMT

Performing with Lindi Ortega on September 16th 2008.

Noah and the Whale Full Page Feature | Photo

cherrytreerecords — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:43:00 GMT

AXM Magazine October '08

Peaceful, The World Lays Me Down | Albums

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

“ROMANTIC FOLK WITH AN EPIC SCOPE” – NM

AMBITIOUS, FULFILLING AND HEART-HEALING MUSIC” – DAILY MIRROR

MUSIC WITH A LIGHT TOUCH AND A DARK CHARM” – HARPERS BAZAAR

“5 YEARS TIME LOOKS SET TO BE A GLOBAL SMASH” – SUNDAY TIMES CULTURE

Tracks
1. 2 Atoms In A Molecule
2. Jocasta
3. Shape Of My Heart
4. Do What You Do
5. Give A Little Love
6. Second Lover
7. 5 Years Time
8. Rocks And Daggers
9. Peaceful, The World Lays Me Down
10. Mary
11. Hold My Hand As I'm Lowered

Buy
Amazon
Amazon MP3
iTunes

Time Out New York - Top Live Shows | Photo

cherrytreerecords — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 20:21:00 GMT

Noah and the Whale in New York!

Myspace Full Album Listening Party! | News

IGA — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 18:14:00 GMT

Check out the Entire Peaceful, The World Lays Me Down album now being featured huge on Myspace. Preview it now and buy the album when it comes out next Tuesday! Click HERE to listen!

» www.myspace.com

5 Years Time | News

cherrytreerecords — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:59:00 GMT

"The sweet tune and vintage film-style video are sure-fire smile crackers" - Check out the video to 5 Years Time over on AOLs Spinner.com website as "Video of The Day".

5 Years Time | Singles

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

"Noah and the Whale" available 7.29.08!

‘Noah and the Whale’s’ debut album represents a unified world view of some abstract and some concrete reasoning, a developing philosophy framed by self-referential imagery and symbolism. Employing a purposefully self-contained vocabulary, themes and metaphors for Charlie’s introspective fixations recur and repeat, answering questions and posing new ones. Time is consistently presented as a process of erosion, love is portrayed as a heart, central, vital, core, and death is darkness, faceless and thankless. The unthinkable can be judged in solid form and somehow made more manageable. Ultimately it is a practical vision, an exercise that can be at once self-doubting and self-knowing, both self-interrogation and self-prescription.

http://www.noahandthewhale.com

http://www.myspace.com/noahandthewhale

http://www.youtube.com/realnoahandthewhale

"ONE OF THE SUMMERS MOST INFECTIOUS TUNES" – DAILY MAIL ‘NEXT BIG THING’ FEATURE

"5 YEARS TIME LOOKS SET TO BE A GLOBAL SMASH" – SUNDAY TIMES CULTURE

5 Years Time - Noah and the Whale

Tracks
1. 5 Years Time

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iTunes

5 Years Time | Video

IGA — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 19:22:00 GMT

Clash Magazine Feature | Photo

cherrytreerecords — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:38:00 GMT

August 2008

Zoo Album Review | Photo

cherrytreerecords — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:12:00 GMT

August 2008

TNT Album Review | Photo

cherrytreerecords — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:11:00 GMT

August 2008

Time Out Album Review | Photo

cherrytreerecords — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:10:00 GMT

August 2008

The Word Album Review | Photo

cherrytreerecords — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:09:00 GMT

Noah and The Whale in Billboard Magazine! | News

IGA — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:28:00 GMT

Noah and the Whale will be appearing in the August 23rd issue of Billboard Magazine! Check it out when it hits newsstands later this month!

Noah and the Whale in The Fly | Photo

cherrytreerecords — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:58:00 GMT

The Fly: August 2008

Noah and the Whale Interview in NME | Photo

cherrytreerecords — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:38:00 GMT

NME: August 2008

Noah and the Whale Media Mania | Photo

cherrytreerecords — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:28:00 GMT

London Lite

Noah and the Whale Media Mania | Photo

cherrytreerecords — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:27:00 GMT

London Evening Standard

Noah and the Whale in "The Fly" | Photo

cherrytreerecords — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:23:00 GMT

The Fly: August 2008

Four Star Gig Review | Photo

cherrytreerecords — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:18:00 GMT

Taken from the London Evening Standard

Noah and The Whale Perform "5 Years Time" on T4 in the UK! | News

IGA — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:35:00 GMT

Check out this great live performance of "5 Years Time (Sun Sun Sun)" by Noah and the Whale from T4 in the UK last week! Click on the image to watch the video!

» www.intelligentmedia.com

Noah and the Whale Media Mania | Photo

cherrytreerecords — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:23:00 GMT

Press Clippings

Noah and the Whale Media Mania | Photo

cherrytreerecords — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:22:00 GMT

Press Clippings