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WATCH // UMO Performs Live for OPBmusic

Posted: February 19th, 2013 by katie

Ruban Nielson stopped by OPBmusic to perform a stripped down version of II standout track, “Swim and Sleep (Like a Shark).” Can you believe Ruban just acquired an acoustic guitar within the last couple of months? It’s hard for us to. Become mesmerized – stream the song above!

Unknown Mortal Orchestra are currently on tour with Foxygen and Wampire, playing Austin’s Mohawk tonight. You can find all their dates HERE.

“Unknown Mortal Orchestra were one of those live acts that could make it feel like an actual orchestra was rampaging through a place. Though there were only three people playing away on stage, their powerful brand of spacey psychedelic rock/pop was impossible to not focus on. The music they played ranged from sing-a-long songs for hallucinogenic drug lovers and people who seek to live out the lyrical scenarios told by Juicy J to material that felt like a condensed version of smoky kraut-rock and jam band grooves.” – OC Weekly

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Hot Dog! Unknown Mortal Orchestra Nominated in the New Zealand Music Awards

Posted: October 3rd, 2012 by katie

*photo by Faith Silva

A big congratulations goes to Unknown Mortal Orchestra! Ruban Nielson is up for Best Male Artist and Best Alternative Album with his debut, self-titled album in the 47th annual Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards! We’re incredibly proud and wish UMO the best of luck! The awards ceremony will be held on November 1, 2012 at Vector Arena and will be screened starting at 8:30PM! You can purchase tickets to the event HERE!

UMO will be in New Zealand on October 28 for the Rhythm and Alps Festival! Check out all their tour dates HERE! Listen to their new single “Swim and Sleep (Like A Shark)” below!