Thursday, September 19, 2013 – Ten To Two Records are extremely proud to announce their
first international signing: Nahko and Medicine for the People, releasing the band’s second
album Dark As Night in Australia on Friday, 27 September 2013 through Ten To Two / Inertia.
To coincide with the release, Nahko and Medicine for the People will tour Australia in
September-October on a stellar triple bill with Xavier Rudd and surf-folk superstar Donavon
Frankenreiter.
One of North America’s most inspiring new voices, Nahko has developed a global following for
his deep and spiritual music that reflects the intensity of his personal journey and the diverse
musical influences of his Apache, Puerto Rican and Filipino heritage. Oregon-born and raised,
Nahko left home when he came of age, living and working in Alaska before settling in Hawaii
where he formed Nahko and Medicine for the People with percussionist Hope Medford and
guitarist Chase Makai. The band’s first album, On The Verge, immediately found fans around the
world with its universal themes, haunting melodies and Nahko’s deeply moving lyrics. Fittingly,
Nahko took the music to the people, and the band toured the world to a rousing reception.
Returning to the studio, Nahko and Medicine for the People followed up On The Verge with
second album Dark As Night, debuting at #4 on the Billboard Top Alternative New Artist chart
and #6 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. Effortlessly weaving together a complex array of
different musical styles and philosophies, Dark As Night is the manifestation of Nahko’s journey
of self-discovery as an artist and human being… a triumphantly beautiful record born of the
desire to make music that nourishes the soul. Music that bridges tribes together.
Critically acclaimed, socially conscious and revered by their fans, Nahko and Medicine for the
People are absolutely not to be missed. Destined to find a new spiritual home in Australia, they
are a band that represents the next generation of truly revolutionary artists, whose music
translates past the languages and customs of our planet and instead connects with us on a
profound level. Enlightening and enriching, they are the kind of artist that only comes along once
in a very long while.
DARK AS NIGHT: available FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 at all good
record stores and at iTunes through Ten To Two / Inertia.
NAHKO & MEDICINE FOR THE PEOPLE ON TOUR
Wed 25 Sep: Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide SA
Sat 28 Sep: 3 Oceans Winery, Margaret River WA
Sun 29 h Sep: Freo Arts Centre, Fremantle WA
Wed 2 Oct: Forum Theatre, Melbourne VIC
Thu 3 Oct: Forum Theatre, Melbourne VIC *Sold out
Fri 4 Oct: Big Top @ Luna Park, Sydney NSW
Sun 6 Oct: Caloundra Music Festival, Sunshine Coast QLD
Mon 7 Oct: YAC Amphitheatre, Byron Bay NSW
Tue 8 Oct: Tivoli Theatre, Brisbane QLD
Tickets and info at http://www.nahko.com
