Purson welcomes you to ‘Desire’s Magic Theatre’, which according to the band is “A technicolour trip through the mind’s eye of songstress/vocalist/guitarist Rosalie Cunningham, whose signature approach to her craft stands boldly centre-stage, blending progressive dexterity and cabaret romp into a compelling, multi-faceted rock ‘n’ roll show.”
Already one of our editor’s albums of 2016, ‘Desire’s Magic Theatre’ draws inspiration from the rock operas of the late ’60s and early ’70s; musically, visually and lyrically, it touches on a variety of realms, including folk, prog, psychedelic, gothic and classic rock, making telling use of classical instruments and complex arrangements, and fully exploring the outer limits of reel to reel tape.

Says Rosie: “’Desire’s Magic Theatre’ has turned out to be everything I’d imagined and more! My world has been so consumed by it that I’ve barely been able to reflect on what it has become: a technicolour variety show, a playful display of the musical whims only briefly hinted at in our previous work; a psychedelic rock opera dedicated to our good friends Sarge Pepper and Zig Stardust.”

The album is set for release in March 2016 through Spinefarm and Machine Elf and a UK tour will follow

UK HEADLINE TOUR DATES

MARCH
WED 09          BRISTOL, THE LOUISIANA
THU 10           NOTTINGHAM, ROCK CITY
FRI 11             NORWICH, WATERFRONT STUDIO
SAT 12            MILTON KEYNES, THE CRAUFURD ARMS
WED 16          LONDON, 100 CLUB
THU 24           EXETER, THE CAVERN CLUB
FRI 25             PLYMOUTH, THE JUNCTION
SAT 26            SOUTHAMPTON, JOINERS
SUN 27           BRIGHTON, THE HOPE & RUIN
WED 30         BIRMINGHAM, THE SUNFLOWER LOUNGE
THU 31           MANCHESTER, NIGHT & DAY

APRIL
FRI 01            GLASGOW, AUDIO
SAT 02           LEEDS, THE BRUDENELL