Before the U.S. tour begins, SKATERS will celebrate the release of Manhattan with a hometown album party show at The Bowery Ballroom the night before album street date on February 24^th.They will then leave for the U.K., where they have amassed a loyal following, for a string of shows.

The digital version of Manhattan is currently available for preorder on iTunes. Upon purchase, fans instantly receive the first single, “Deadbolt.” Those who preorder the album will also receive an exclusive bonus track, “Played Out,” on release date. Click here to order.

Manhattan is already attracting glowing headline in advance of its release:

“Hubbard provides layered guitar chords that are more waves of sound than riffs, adding to the feeling of isolation. Meanwhile, Cummings’ detached voice adds another element of frost, further referencing the band’s post-punk influences.” –RollingStone.Com

“The mod-rockers combine The Strokes ragged melodies, hints of 2tone’s checkerboard tempo swings and Britpop’s hooligan smirk, plus new Wave’s baritone strut and hardcore ‘s sprint; the result reverberates with unbridled energy.” – Electronic Musician Magazine

“A band with the garage revivalist instincts and lo-fi cool to finally bring guitars back into fashion.” —NME (UK)

SKATERS have recently shot a video for the song “Miss Teen Massachusetts.” Click here to view and post.

SKATERS upcoming tour dates are as follows:

2/25      New York, NY             Bowery Ballroom (Album Release Party)

U.K. Tour:

2/27      Bristol                          The Exchange

2/28      Birmingham                   Hare & Hounds

3/01      Leeds                          Cockpit 2

3/02      Nottingham                   The Bodega

3/03      Glasgow                       King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut

3/04      Manchester                  The Deaf Institute

3/04      London                         Dingwalls

3/06      Southampton                Joiners

U.S. Tour:

3/18      Santa Ana, CA             Constellation Room

3/19      Los Angeles, CA           Satellite

3/20      San Francisco, CA        Bottom of the Hill

3/21      Portland, OR                Mississippi Studios

3/22      Seattle, WA                Tractor Tavern

3/25      Denver, CO                 Larimer Lounge

3/26      Kansas City, MO           Czar Bar

3/27      Minneapolis, MN           7th Street Entry

3/28      Chicago, IL                  Bottom Lounge

3/29      Columbus, OH              CD101 Show

3/31      Cleveland, OH              Grog Shop

4/01      Cincinnati, OH              Revival Room

4/02      Pittsburgh, PA              Altar Bar

4/03      Washington, DC            Rock and Roll

4/04      Philadelphia, PA            Boot & Saddle

Much more SKATERS news to be announced shortly. Until then, go to: http://www.skatersnyc.com

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