"The quintet knock it out of the park on their debut full-length, Separation. With accomplished producer Brian McTernan at the helm, the group's brand of well-rounded post-hardcore has never sounded more engrossing." - Alternative Press Magazine 4/5
"Separation is an exhausting practice, riddled in catharsis and grinding tension. Balance and Composure always conveyed a certain level of tribal melancholy with their past material, but they've rarely employed it with this much thought and deliberation, nor as much originality. Brilliant." - Punknews
"Separation has something for everyone and Balance and Composure fans both new and old can appreciate the variety of this album. I look forward to what the band puts out next." - Pop Wreckoning
"Balance and Composure have been creating deeply textured and cathartic songs for some time, but Separation shows they can maintain that power and progression over a 48-minute runtime. It’s a stunning debut." - PopStache
"...one of the most notable releases so far this year." - Alter The Press
"Doused in several shades of angst, Balance And Composure’s first full-length is proof alternative punk is shaping something new." - Blare Magazine
In their relatively short time together, Balance And Composure have built one of the most loyal followings in the indie scene based on their strong catalogue of releases and relentlessly heavy touring schedule.
After self releasing their debut EP "I Just Want To Be Pure" in 2008, Balance And Composure took the next step, signing to No Sleep Records for their "Only Boundaries" EP and split with Tiger Jaw. Early parts of 2011 saw the band hit the road with Make Do And Mend, and impressed crowds with standout live shows at this year's SXSW marathon. In addition to being selected for the Thrasher Skateboard Magazine party, Balance And Composure graced the stage as one of Alternative Press' "100 Bands You Need To Know" and performed at the epic No Sleep Records party alongside many of the labels' other up and coming acts.
Their latest effort, full length debut "Separation," has just been released in the States to critical acclaim through No Sleep, and was immediately followed by a full tour of the US with dredg and The Dear Hunter, and kicking off this week (following the band's recent US dates with Touche Amore and White Wives, and news of their first ever tour of Australia this August) will set out on a tour of Canada with label-mates La Dispute.
Now comes the news that the dynamic Pennsylvanian five piece will head out on yet another full tour of the US, this time joining celebrated Bridge Nine Records artists Polar Bear Club for a string of dates stretching from September 1st through October 15th and including special guests Fireworks, Make Do And Mend, and Such Gold on select dates.
* Purchase "Separation" at Interpunk and iTunes now!
Balance and Composure Live
Canada w/ La Dispute and Make Do And Mend
July 06 Mavericks Ottawa, ON *
July 07 Underworld Montréal, QC
July 08 L'App-Art Trois-Rivières, QC
July 09 Café L' Agitée Quebec City, QC
July 10 Bar Le Magog Sherbrooke, QC
July 12 Millard's Garage Sudbury, ON
July 13 Mansion Nightclub Barrie, ON
July 14 The Mansion House St Catherines, ON
July 15 Time To Laugh Kingston, ON
July 16 Mod Club Toronto, ON
Australia
Aug 18 Kill The Music, Brisbane (AA) ^
Aug 18 Boys & Girls, Brisbane (18+) &
Aug 20 Nowhere, Sydney (18+) &
Aug 21 Resist Records, Sydney (AA) ^
Aug 24 Bar 32, Canberra (18+) &
Aug 25 Poison City, Melbourne (AA) ^
Aug 25 Next, Melbourne (18+) &
Aug 27 Clarity Records, Adelaide (AA) ^
Aug 27 BLACK MARKET, Adelaide (18+) &
US w/ Polar Bear Club and Fireworks
Sep 01 The Met Cafe Pawtucket, RI #
Sep 02 The Loft @ The Chance Poughkeepsie, NY #
Sep 03 First Unitarian Church Philadelphia, PA #
Sep 04 Ottobar Baltimore, MD #
Sep 06 Mad Hatter Club Covington, KY #
Sep 07 The End Nashville, TN #
Sep 08 The Masquerade Atlanta, GA #
Sep 09 The Social Orlando, FL #
Sep 10 Rocketown Pompano Beach, FL #
Sep 11 The Orpheum Tampa, FL #
Sep 13 Emo's Austin, TX #
Sep 14 Warehouse Live Studio Houston, TX #
Sep 15 The Prophet Bar Dallas, TX #
Sep 17 The Underground Mesa, AZ #
Sep 18 Soma Sidestage San Diego, CA #
Sep 21 Chain Reaction Anaheim, CA #
Sep 22 Neighborhood Cafe Fresno, CA
Sep 23 Oakland Metro Operahouse Oakland, CA %
Sep 24 The Boardwalk Orangevale, CA %
Sep 26 Hawthorne Theater Portland, OR %
Sep 27 El Corazon Seattle, WA %
Sep 28 The Venue Boise, ID %
Sep 29 Kilby Court Salt Lake City, UT %
Sep 30 Marquis Theatre Denver, CO %
Oct 01 Jackpot Music Hall Lawrence, KS %
Oct 02 Triple Rock Social Club Minneapolis, MN %
Oct 04 The House Cafe Dekalb, IL %
Oct 05 Beat Kitchen Chicago, IL %
Oct 06 Magic Stick Detroit, MI %
Oct 07 Grog Shop Cleveland, OH %
Oct 08 Annex Wreckroom Toronto, Canada %
Oct 09 Altar Bar Pittsburgh, PA %
Oct 11 Asbury Lanes Asbury Park, NJ %
Oct 12 Knitting Factory Brooklyn, NY %
Oct 13 Middle East Cambridge, MA %
Oct 14 Lost Horizon Syracuse, NY %
Oct 15 Mohawk Place Buffalo, NY %
* = w/ Touche Amore
^ = Free Acoustic Show
& = w/ Fires of Waco
# = w/ Make Do And Mend
% = w/ Such Gold
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