Flamingosis Releases Anticipated New Album 'Better Will Come' Out Today, May 10
FEATURING PREVIOUS SINGLES "ANIME ELEGY," "NEBULA GAZER" AND "FEEL YOURSELF" WITH MARC REBILLET
"SOULSEARCHER" VIDEO FROM 3D/VR ARTIST MELLOMOGRAPH OUT NOW
'BETTER WILL COME TOUR' KICKS OFF MAY 17 FEATURING FLAMINGOSIS & THE BODEGA GROOVE COLLECTIVE
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FLAMINGOSIS, the creative project of Aaron Velasquez - a New Jersey-raised and Brooklyn-based artist and producer known for fusing soul, funk, jazz, hip-hop, and electronic - has released his sixth studio album, Better Will Come, today May 10.
Listen to Better Will Come here:
Extending a creative arc without comparison, Flamingosis strikes a deep emotional chord on Better Will Come. Handcrafted electronic beats, meet live instrumentation, spiked with funk in the center of the dancefloor (right underneath the disco ball). The ensuing overflow of energy might just inspire you to get up and move, fall in love, or even change your life.
"Everyone wants to get better in some way," he states. "The album highlights my own personal experience of growing, and you can potentially relate your story to what I went through. I learned a lot of hard lessons, but I made a conscious effort to grow in every way-not just musically, but physically, mentally, and spiritually. I did a lot of inner work, and I channeled these experiences into the music. If you pursue self-improvement, life improves around you too."
In tandem with the album release, Flamingosis is unveiling a new official music video by acclaimed 3D/VR artist Mellomograph aka David Mellor, featuring "Soulsearcher," the latest focus track off Better Will Come. The snappy grooves and electro-funk of "Soulsearcher" are perfectly emulated in Mellor's animated video, which is chock-full of serene retro landscapes, bubbly musical notes and, of course, flamingos. Watch the video for "Soulsearcher" here:
A season of transformation and awakening underlined the genesis of Better Will Come.
"Around the time of the Daymaker tour, behind-the-scenes life hit me in an unexpected way I didn't think was possible," he recalls. "In turn, I took a downward spiral as a direct result of my poor choices and failure to balance things in my personal life. It was a hard pill to swallow, but I had to get real. I acknowledged it and consciously made a change. I started eating healthier, going to the gym, and seeing a therapist. Everything helped a lot. I funneled the inner pain and turmoil into the music."
"Soulsearcher" uncorks a blast of sonic sunshine enlivened by ecstatic strings, ebullient keys, engaging horns, and an entrancing vocal. "I finally knew how to finish the song after the life experience I'd gone through," he shares. "It's about searching deep, inquiring within, and telling yourself the healthiest way to go on your path."
"Soulsearcher" joins previously released singles "Anime Elegy," "Nebula Gazer" and "Feel Yourself" featuring viral content creator Marc Rebillet, all of which appear on Better Will Come.
In support of the new music, Flamingosis will hit the road with a full band for the very first time. The Better Will Come Tour kicks off May 17 with a run of west coast dates including stops in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, Portland and Seattle, among others. Joining Flamingosis who can be found DJing and playing saxophone, will be The Bodega Groove Collective, an all-star band of musicians including Nico Jimenez on percussion (OPIUO live band), Ian Gilley on keys (DIASTRATA [formerly RECESS]), Drew Birch on guitar (DIASTRATA [formerly RECESS]) and Nate Miller on trumpet. The group-alongside occasional Bodega Groove Collective players Jeff Franca on drums (Thievery Corporation), Dan Africano on bass (Thievery Corporation), Drew Sayers on saxophone (The Motet) and Scott Flynn on trombone (ODESZA live band)-debuted their stage show recently in front of a sold-out crowd at Denver's Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom. The group is also preparing to play the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre on October 26 in support of Daily Bread.
Check out a video of Flamingosis and The Bodega Groove Collective performing "Flight Of The Flamingo" here:.
A list of confirmed dates is below and more will be announced in the coming months.
The Better Will Come Tour - Flamingosis and The Bodega Groove Collective all-star band on tour:
Fri 5/17 - Salt Lake City, UT - Urban Lounge Sat 5/18 - Boise, ID - Shrine Social Club (aka Shrine Ballroom) Tue 5/21 - Seattle, WA - Neumos Wed 5/22 - Vancouver, BC - Fortune Sound Club Thu 5/23 - Portland, OR - The Get Down Fri 5/24 - Bend, OR - Volcanic Theater Pub Sun 5/26 - Sacramento, CA - Harlow's Wed 5/29 - Santa Barbara, CA - SOhO Thu 5/30 - San Francisco, CA - The Independent Sat 6/1 - Los Angeles, CA - Lodge Room Sun 6/2 - San Diego, CA - Quartyard Tue 6/4 - Phoenix, AZ - Valley Bar Wed 6/5 - Santa Fe, NM - Meow Wolf Sat 10/26 - Morrison, CO - Red Rocks Amphitheatre *Sold Out
About Flamingosis:
Flamingosis (the name comes from a free-style Frisbee move that his father invented) is a New Jersey-raised, Brooklyn-based artist and producer. Creatively blending old school soul, vintage funk, disco and handcrafted electronic beats, Flamingosis creates engaging and soulful tracks and puts on an infectiously energetic live show. Piling up over 100 million streams and counting, he has dropped one fan favorite project after another, including Pleasure Palette (2015), Kahunastyle (2016), Bright Moments (2016), Daymaker (2021) and Bliss Station (2023). Critical acclaim has followed with Pitchfork describing Bright Moments' "Believe In Me" as "a new summer anthem" and MTV adding, "the producer's new album weaves smooth 1970s and 1980s samples into perfect grooves." Of Daymaker, ThisSongIsSick raved, "This is the perfect album to rinse outside by the pool, at the park, in your backyard, or wherever you have a space to move around," and EARMILK christened it "an electronic journey through time and space." Along the way, he's teamed up with everyone from Big Gigantic, GRiZ and Tokimonsta to Matoma for collaborations. Simultaneously, he notably shined at festivals, including Austin City Limits, Electric Forest, Okeechobee, Holy Ship!, Voodoo Music + Arts, and more. Flamingosis' sixth studio album Better Will Come will be released May 10, 2024.
