San Antonio rockersHACIENDArelease ‘Savage’, the first single from
their upcoming albumShake
Downon Dine Alone/Shock in Australia and NZ. The single’s official music
video, which features the band and Auerbach recording in his Easy Eye Sound
studio, was released at the start of the year and premiered on [V] Online.
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
Known for their live performances,HACIENDAhas previously toured withThe Black Keys, Dr.
DogandMy Morning
Jacket, and completed a lengthy U.S. tour in support ofCity and Colour. They also
toured as Dan Auerbach’s backing bandThe Fast Fiveon his 2009 solo project.
Of
working with the band, Auerbach comments,“I've been a fan of Hacienda ever since
the day they gave me their first demo. They have consistently impressed with
their natural chemistry as a band.”
The band most recently completed a March/ April
2012 U.S./ Canadian tour withKasabian.
HACIENDAwas formed by cousinsAbraham Villanueva(piano/vocals) andDante
Schwebel(guitar/vocals) together with Abraham’s brothersJaime(drums/vocals) andRene
Villanueva(bass/vocals).
To date, the south Texas quartet has
released two albums to widespread acclaim. Of 2008’sLoud Is The Night,Paste Magazineheralds,“…spine-tingling vocals, frank lyrics,
organ rolls that seem to start high in the dusty hills and bass-lines that beat
like the heart of a forgotten America…,”whilePopmatterscalls 2010’sBig Red & Barbacoa“…a dizzying, winning
recipe…”
