The Blue Angel Lounge
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"‘It was easy to lose count of how..."

‘It was easy to lose count of how many times the words “Blue Angel Lounge” were mentioned in overheard conversations at Psych Fest. The current touring openers for the Brian Jonestown Massacre were much anticipated and the darker than usual second stage was full to the gills. After all, it’s not every band that gets signed thanks to Will Carruthers of Spacemen 3, or has Anton of BJM reach out to them to help record an album. They really did sound pretty amazing. Playing as menacing shadows against a bleak, washed out backdrop, their sound was a mix of psych, new wave, and post-punk. It painted a very noir picture and sucked you in like a sinkhole into the depths of black emptiness. So the hype in this instance was correct: The Blue Angel Lounge really does create something memorable.’ -mxdwn.com
- mxdwn.com


"‘The distorted guitars, deep bass,..."

‘The distorted guitars, deep bass, and accompanying organ provide a full wash of sound that sits right under the captivating power of Nils’ voice, creating a very psychedelic and emotively brooding story arc.’ – Chris Parsons, TPR Magazine
- TPR Magazine


"If there’s any new band that deserves to be the ‘next big thing’, the Blue Angel Lounge are truly it"

‘Its clear to see why this band have been snapped up by record label 8mm and have been tipped for the top, with even Anton Newcome of Brian Jonestown Massacre offering to be involved with their production of their album. If there’s any new band that deserves to be the ‘next big thing’, the Blue Angel Lounge are truly it.’ – Jayne Yong, QRO Magazine
- QRO Magazine


Discography

Self-titled LP (2009)
Narcotica LP (2010)
Caught Crow / Mutter – Single (2010)
New Gandhi / Profound Eternity – Single (2011)
Live At 8MM – Live Album (2011)
Ewig EP (2012)
New Singe (May 2013)
New Album (Autmn 2013)

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(8MM Musik / Cargo Germany, Cargo UK, Redeye USA)

The Blue Angel Lounge formed in 2006, led by singer Nils “O.” Ottensmeyer and Dennis Melster. They took their name from the club in New York City that in the 1960’s offered Nico (Velvet Underground) her first live performances in America. Nico would remain an underlying influence on the band.

Initially a 6 piece darkly psychedelic outfit, with their second LP “Narcotica” (8MM Musik, 2010), they began subtly introducing post-punk elements to their melodic songwriting, and the intensity of Nils O’s vocal began to come to the forefront.

Strangers to the mainstream, but revered by a steadily expanding fanbase around the world, the band have earned the respect of other groups such as Interpol, The Dandy Warhols, and A Place To Bury Strangers and been invited to support them on tour.

Anton Newcombe (founder of The Brian Jonestown Massacre), a fan of the band, assisted with production of “Narcotica”, and in 2012 The Blue Angel Lounge supported The Brian Jonestown Massacre on a 10 show tour of the United States, earning rave reviews.

The band have been invited twice to the prestigious Austin Psych Festvial in Austin, Texas (2011 and 2012), and in November 2012 supported the Dandy Warhols in England, France, Holland, and Belgium.

As their popularity continues to grow, so does the anticipation for their 3rd LP, set for release in the 2nd half of 2013. The first single will be released in April.