Lightspeed Champion to blaze across the U.K., release debut

photo by Jessica Byrne

After escaping the strange little circus that was Test Icicles, Devonte Hynes now prepares to strike out on his own as Lightspeed Champion. Will the inevitable comparisons to his past work be cruel or kind to the young musician? Well, judging by the video for his debut single, "Galaxy Of The Lost," Hynes is out to craft his own whimsical playground of sound.

"Galaxy" will appear on Falling Off The Lavender Bridge, Lightspeed Champion's first album. The release arrives in the U.K. on Jan. 21, and stateside Feb. 5 through Domino Recordings. Despite Hynes' record label allegiance, Lavender features several members of the Saddle Creek family, including production from Bright Eyes sideman Mike Mogis, drumming from the Faint's Clark Baechle and extra help from members of Cursive and Tilly and the Wall.

In support of the release, Hynes and his touring band are canvassing the U.K. top to bottom. No U.S. dates are set just yet. However, look for Lightspeed Champion to arrive in your local newsstands this February as a Paste 4 To Watch artist.

Check out those tour dates on the Lightspeed Champion MySpace.

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