Calgary born, experimental artist Chad VanGaalen is set to release his forthcoming sixth full-length album, Light Information on September 8 via Flemish Eye in Canada and Sub Pop across the rest of the world. In addition to the album announcement, VanGaalen has also shared its first single “Old Heads”, a jangly, sci-fi ode to the rapidly changing nature of technology.
In addition to his own musical endeavours, VanGaalen has directed videos for Shabazz Palaces, Strand of Oaks, METZ, Dan Deacon, and The Head and The Heart. He has also produced records for the likes of Women and Alvvays, designed puppet characters for Adult Swim and scored television shows.
VanGaalen has released an international schedule of fall tour dates in support of Light Information that will see him making Canadian stops in Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal. Support for the majority of North American shows will feature NE-HI and Montreal’s own Un Blonde. See below to find a show near you and listen to “Old Heads” above.
CHAD VANGAALEN TOUR DATES
Oct. 15 – Utrecht, NL – EKKO
Oct. 16 – Rotterdam, NL – Rotown
Oct. 17 – London, UK – Oslo
Oct. 18 – Leeds, UK – Brudenell Social Club
Oct. 20 – Hamburg, DE – Molotow (Sky Bar)
Oct. 21 – Copenhagen, DK – Stengade
Oct. 22 – Berlin, DE – Kantine am Berghain
Oct. 24 – Düdingen, CH – Bad Bonn
Oct. 25 – Lyon, FR – Le Sonic
Oct. 26 – Amiens, FR – La Lune des Pirates
Oct. 27 – Paris, FR – Point Ephemere
Oct. 28 – Nantes, FR – SOY Festival
Oct. 29 – Tourcoing, FR – Le Grand Mix
Oct. 30 – Luxemburg, LU – Rotondes
Oct. 31 – Gent, BE – BIB
Nov. 09 – Vancouver, BC – The Biltmore Cabaret
Nov. 10 – Seattle, WA – Sunset Tavern *
Nov. 12 – Portland, OR – Doug Fir *
Nov. 14 – San Francisco, CA – The Chapel *
Nov. 15 – Los Angeles, CA – Satellite Club *
Nov. 16 – San Diego, CA – Soda Bar *
Nov. 17 – Phoenix, AZ – Valley Bar *
Nov. 19 – Denver, CO – Hi Dive *
Nov. 20 – Salt Lake City, UT – Kilby Court
Nov. 30 – Toronto, ON – Lee’s Palace
Dec. 01 – Detroit, MI – El Club **
Dec. 02 – Chicago, IL – Empty Bottle **
Dec. 03 – Indianapolis, IN – The Hi Fi **
Dec. 05 – Pittsburgh, PA – Club Cafe **
Dec. 06 – Brooklyn, NY – Rough Trade NYC **
Dec. 07 – Allston, MA – Great Scott **
Dec. 08 – Montreal QC – Fairmont**
*w/ NE-HI
**w/ Un Blonde