The Laurels Sign To Sydney Indie Label Rice Is Nice

Sydney shoegazey four-piece The Laurels released their debut EP Mesozoic to acclaim last year, and will look to follow it up with their debut album - to drop in the seconde half of 2012.

Today the band announced a deal with indie label Rice Is Nice,  to release the record, which is being produced by Liam Judson of Belles Will Ring (responsible for Cloud Control'sBliss Release).

The Rice Is Nice stable includes Seekae, Richard In Your Mind and Straight Arrows.

The first single from the album is Tidal Wave, the video for which you can watch below.

The band are on the road with Pond currently, and will visit the following locations:

Thursday 19 April - The Standard, Sydney
Friday 20 April - Alhambra Lounge, Brisbane
Saturday 21 April - Great Northern, Byron Bay
Sunday 22 April - Northcote Social Club, Melbourne (sold out)
Saturday 28 April - The Bakery, Perth