CONTROLLING CROWDS DIGITAL: WORLDWIDE RELEASE
20/08/2010
Fans eagerly awaiting the release of Controlling Crowds will be able to download it worldwide as of September 20, from all major download stores. Look out for online reviews like this one, from Noize Makes Enemies.
ARCHIVE TO BROADCAST ACOUSTIC SESSION!
20/08/2010
As a special treat and with only one month to go until the big show, Archive will broadcast a live acoustic set on September 1, 2010, via UStream. If you want to watch it, you need to pledge over at PledgeMusic.com.
See the studio where Archive is rehearsing for their upcoming Greece show, to be filmed for their special pledge DVD. Expect the broadcast to be raw and real!
STEVE HARRIS' GUITAR PEDALS UP FOR GRABS
20/08/2010
"There is a pedal called 'the Worm' has been on more tracks than I can remember. I can say it has been used on every album from Noise onwards. Perhaps it can be most clearly heard on 'Fuck You', towards the end of the verses there is a high harp like sound which is the guitar through the Worm pedal and there is a pedal called 'micro synthesiser' which was used on 'You All Look The Same To Me'. It is difficult to pick out on record because it changes the sound of the guitar so dramatically! It is put to good use on 'Again', and on 'Finding It So Hard' it makes up part of the mad noise at the end. Definitely one of my favourite pedals. It has to be said that this one has become slightly unreliable but it does have an interesting history."
BE A PART Of ARCHIVE'S LIVE DVD
14/07/2010
Good news: Archive have heard your wishes and are moving ahead with plans for a live DVD. Archive are doing this completely independently, without record company financing, marketing and promotion. Instead, they've teamed up with an exciting new company called Pledge Music. For more details on the campaign, go here, and please feel free to discuss the project on the forums. The more pledges, the better the chance Archive will have the means to make this happen, so if you have any suggestions or ideas about spreading the word, please let us know! 
ARCHIVE SIGN DIGITAL DEAL WITH AWAL
05/07/2010
AWAL (Artists Without A Label) will release the collective's back catalogue, which has never been available physically or digitally outside of continental Europe!
Fans as far as the USA, Australia, and Japan can now buy Archive's albums digitally! Archive are proud to announce that they have teamed up with AWAL, who are making their back catalogue available for download worldwide.
This means that fans everywhere will now be able to download the following albums:
- You All Look The Same To Me
- Noise
- Unplugged
- Live at the Zenith
- Lights
Controlling Crowds Parts I-IV will be available later in the year.
Archive's digital albums are available now through all good download stores, including:
For international stores, click the link and select your country.
BEIRUT SHOW CANCELLED
05/07/2010
It is once again with great regret that Archive must announce they will no longer be playing Byblos Festival in Beirut, due to unforeseen circumstances. Many apologies to all the fans in Lebanon.
ISRAEL SHOWS CANCELLED
30/06/2010
It is with great regret that Archive must announce they will no longer be playing the forthcoming dates in Israel, due to unforeseen circumstances. Apologies to all the fans in the region.
ARCHIVE IN ISRAEL
26/05/2010
The group will play two back to back shows this summer in Israel. On July 28, see the collective at Jaffa's Theatre Club, or catch the set on July 29 at Zappa Tel-Aviv. For more info, including how to buy tickets, please see the ArchiveOfficial.com Tour page.
MORE SUMMER SHOWS
22/04/2010
The Archive Collective have just announced five new summer tour dates. This July, the group will be making stops at the Heineken Open Air Festival, Rock for People (CZ), Castello di Vigevano (IT), Poolbar (AU), and the Byblos Festival in Lebanon. Check out the ArchiveOfficial.com Tour page for more info.
ARCHIVE DJ COLLECTIVE: NEW DATE
06/04/2010
If you're in the area, come by Les Cinq Sens this Sunday, April 11, from 19.00 - 22.00.
Les Cinq Sens
14 Rue Massillon
16000 Angoulême
05 45 95 34 24
NEW FESTIVAL DATE: SOLIDAYS
25/03/2010
The festival season is almost upon us and Archive's touring schedule just keeps getting busier. The collective have just confirmed that they'll be playing the Solidays Festival in Paris, France on June 25. Tickets will be available on Fnac.com and Ticketnet.fr beginning April 1.
ARCHIVE CONFIRM MORE TOURDATES
18/02/2010
The show goes on! Archive have just lined up another batch of shows in France for April of this year, including a number of festivals. Check out the tour page now for a look at the complete schedule.
NEW TOUR VIDEOS
25/01/2010
Have you been checking out the Blog section lately? Drummer extraordinaire Smiley has begun posting a series of videos offering a humourous peak into life on the road. Have a look now!
ARCHIVE DJ COLLECTIVE SCHEDULE TWO NEW APPEARANCES
18/01/2010
The Archive DJ Collective have booked two new appearances in the coming week. First up, they'll appear at Kap Tormantoso in Stuttgart on 20 January, starting at 9 pm. They'll follow that set with another at Little Soba in St. Etienne on 26 January, beginning at 8 pm. Admittance to both nights is free.
NEW LIVE RECORDINGS
13/01/2010
Exciting news today!
Just in time for their return to the road, Archive have formed a partnership
with Concert Live to record two dates on the forthcoming 2010 European tour.
Concert Live will produce professional quality multitrack recordings of both
the 17th January show in Brussels and the 23rd January show in Paris.
The recordings are
available to pre-order now from here for home delivery, and will also be
available immediately following each performance, and at the remaining shows on
the tour (while supplies last). For more information and to pre-order your
copy, head to Concert Live now. Fans will also be able to order this fantastic
live CD after the show, but only from Concert Live.
LIVE AT LA GEODE CD RELEASE
11/01/2010
To be released 18 January, Live at La Geode captures Archive performing a special, intimate acoustic show in Paris.
The full-length CD will be available exclusively from FNAC and will include the following tracks:
Pills
Lights
Words On Signs
Sleep
Bullets
Kings Of Speed
I Will Fade
Come On Get High
Pulse
To The End
HOLIDAY DELIVERY CUT-OFF DATES
07/12/2009
If you plan to give a gift from the ArchiveOfficial.com store this holiday season, please place your order by the cut-off dates below to receive it before December 25, 2009.
Shipping to North America, Europe, the UK, and Japan - December 10, 2009
NEW TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED
24/11/2009
Six shows in early February have been added to Archive's Controlling Crowds tour! Tickets are available online now and will sell out fast, so head to the tour page for details.
ARCHIVE LAUNCHES iPHONE APP
09/11/2009
Archive has recently launched an iPhone app chock-full of tour dates; photos, videos and blogs from the band; and links to purchase and download the latest release, Part IV, as well as The Complete Edition Parts I-IV in special packaging - each with new artwork, too.
The app is currently available in the iTunes France Store and will be made available in other European iTunes Stores in the near future.
WIN TICKETS TO SEE ARCHIVE!
26/10/2009
Archive have been booked to play a very special acoustic show at Paris' Le Geode, on Friday, 6 November. Tickets for the intimate event are available only through FNAC. For complete details and a chance to win, please visit FNACLive.com now. The contest close 2 November, so don't wait!
Good luck to all of you!
ARCHIVE DJ SET IN COLOGNE THIS THURSDAY
20/10/2009
Heads up Cologne: The Archive DJ Collective will perform at Stereo Wonderland this Thursday, 22 October, starting at 8 pm. Admittance is free and limited to 100.
For more information, please visit Stereo Wonderland.com or call: +49 (0)221 721303.
CONTROLLING CROWDS PART IV: AVAILABLE NOW!
19/10/2009
Today marks the long-awaited release of the latest album from Archive, Controlling Crowds Part IV. The new album completes the cycle begun earlier this year with the critically acclaimed Controlling Crowds. Also released today: Controlling Crowds: The Complete Edition Parts I-IV, a special limited-edition package containing all both albums and new artwork.
New music from Archive: Order your copy now!
WATCH THE VIDEO FOR "THE EMPTY BOTTLE"
07/10/2009
The release of Archive's latest album, Controlling Crowds Part IV is just two short weeks away. Due in shops on 19 October, you can pre-order your copy directly from ArchiveOfficial.com now. Listen out for the new single "The Empty Bottle", at stations across Europe now, and if you haven't had a chance to see the new video you can view it here.
ZENITH TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE, LARGER VENUE FOR UTRECHT
07/10/2009
This weekend will see Archive arrive in Paris for a triumphant performance at the Zenith (the site of their 2007 live release). There are still tickets available for what is sure to be a magical event. Hurry and get yours before it's too late!
In other touring news, demand for the collective's show in Utrecht on 24 October has been so great that the show has been moved from the Tivoli de Helling to the much larger Tivoli Oudegracht. Tickets for the original location will be honoured at the new venue. Head here to get yours now!
Don't forget there are more Archive shows on sale for January 2010 in France and Switzerland, including another Zenith show in Paris and there are more in the pipeline for Poland, Germany and Holland, plus a few more new territories. See the complete list of confirmed dates here.
These shows will see Archive play your old favourites from each of their albums, so get your tickets now!
ARCHIVE HOST BOAT PARTY IN LILLE TOMORROW NIGHT!
07/10/2009
Members of the Archive crew will DJ a boat party at La Peniche du Pianiste in Lille this Thursday, 8 October, starting at 8 pm. The first 100 people will be admitted for free, so come early for a night of great tunes on the water!
FIRST TOUR REPORT FROM POLLARD
21/09/2009
Pollard posts tour blog #1 from Luxembourg. Catch up here.
DANNY CHECKS IN FROM GREECE
18/09/2009
Danny files his thoughts after Archive's first two shows in Greece. Read it here.
CONTROLLING CROWDS COMPLETE EDITION NOW AVAILABLE TO ORDER
10/09/2009
On 19 October, Warner Music France will release Controlling Crowds: The Complete Edition Part I - IV a special package containing the complete Controlling Crowds series. Now available for pre-order from ArchiveOfficial.com, the limited edition two-disc set features evocative new artwork.
ARCHIVE IN GREECE, MAD TV SESSION TO AIR TODAY
09/09/2009
Archive have arrived in Athens, Greece, ready for the start of the Controlling Crowds
tour. First stop from the airport was the MAD TV studios, where the recorded a live acoustic session for the TV show. Archive performed four songs: their new single 'The Empty
Bottle', 'Bullets', 'Controlling Crowds' and 'Kings of Speed'.
Greek
fans can watch the show at 14.30 (Greek time). The program will also be streamed on www.mad.tv, beginning at the same time.
There
are still tickets available for the Patra on Thursday 10th , Athens
Friday 11th and Thesolonika Saturday 12th. For a complete list of dates, please visit the Tour page.
SMILEY REPORTS FROM THE FINAL TOUR REHEARSALS
08/09/2009
With just two days to go before the tour gets underway, Smiley fills us in on the last rehearsals. Read it here.
CONTROLLING CROWDS PART IV COMING 19 OCTOBER
04/09/2009
Archive will release Controlling Crowds Part IV on 19 October, via Warner Music France. The powerful conclusion to the Controlling Crowds series begun earlier this year, the 11-track album is now available for pre-order from ArchiveOfficial.com. First single "The Empty Bottle" has been sent to radio across Europe and is available at iTunes France, FNAC and VirginMega. You can also expect to hear it played at shows on the upcoming tour.
A special limited edition package containing both volumes of Controlling Crowds is also set for release in October. Look for more details and pre-order opportunities next week.
DARIUS REPORTS FROM THE TOUR REHEARSALS
17/08/2009
Darius reports on the preparations for the upcoming tour and confirms Maria's absence from the first leg. Read it here.
VENUE CHANGE FOR COLOGNE SHOW
13/08/2009
We've received word of another venue change today: Archive's 23 October show in Cologne will now be at E-Werk.
For a complete list of Archive's upcoming tour dates, please visit the Tour page.
ARCHIVE DISCUSSED ON BBC RADIO 4
06/08/2009
On this morning's edition of the BBC Radio 4 program Today, Nicola Stanbridge spoke to musicians who have found fame in France, but remain unknown in the UK. Archive received mention in the piece. To listen, head to the BBC and scroll down 8:20.
NEW VENUE FOR 19 OCTOBER SHOW IN BERLIN
06/08/2009
Fans attending Archive's 19 October show in Berlin will want to take note that the show has been moved to Huxleys. See you there!
SPECIAL EBAY AUCTION ON NOW!
31/07/2009
Now's your chance to own a piece of Archive history: The collective is auctioning off select instruments and pieces of equipment used for recording and on tour over the last several years. Each piece is in great shape and perfect working order. These auctions end soon, so head to eBay now to take a look and place your bid!
2:42 AM
21/07/2009
Dave Pen shares some late night musings in his latest blog. Read it here.
BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE CONTROLLING CROWDS TOUR
15/07/2009
An informative new blog post today, from Lighting Designer Falco. Read it here.
SEPTEMBER SWISS SHOWS SOLD OUT!
07/07/2009
It seems excitement for the Controlling Crowds tour just keeps getting stronger: both of Archive's September dates in Switzerland have completely sold out! Thank you all for your support!
Two more Swiss dates have just been announced for January 2010, 30 January
at the Salle Metropole in Lausanne and 31 January at X-tra in Zurich. Both are
on sale now. For a complete list of Archive's upcoming tour dates,
please visit the tour page.
SMILEY'S ARCHIVE OUTLOOK
07/07/2009
Smiley shares thoughts of Christmas (Archive style) in his first blog post. Read it here!
TWO NEW DATES AND PRESALES
03/07/2009
Two new dates in Switzerland have been added to the schedule. Archive will perform at Métropole in Lausanne on 30 January and at X-tra in Zurich on 30 January.
Pre-sales for both shows have begun in the ArchiveOfficial.com Shop. Head over now to order yours.
GREETINGS FROM MARIA Q!
29/06/2009
Our newest blog post is the first from Maria Q! Read it here.
NEW TOUR ANNOUNCED; PRE-SALES ON NOW!
26/06/2009
Following the huge demand for tickets to this autumn's Controlling Crowds tour, Archive have announced another tour of France, early in 2010. ArchiveOfficial.com is offering members the first chance to get tickets to most of these shows, with our exclusive pre-sales, on now. Not yet a member? Join now!
For a complete list of Archive's upcoming shows, check out the Tour page.
DARIUS' PARISIAN ADVENTURE
16/06/2009
Darius posts about his newly adopted city. Read it here!
GREEK PRE-SALES ON NOW!
10/06/2009
Update: The pre-sale is now over.
We recently announced the expansion of the Controlling
Crowds tour to include three new dates in Greece. ArchiveOfficial.com is
now thrilled to offer fans the first chance to buy tickets for these shows,
with our exclusive pre-sales beginning this Friday, 12 June, at noon EEST (10am
GMT). You must be a member of ArchiveOfficial.com in order to take
advantage of these pre-sales, so create an account now if you don't have one
already. We've got a limited number of tickets to each of these shows, so make
sure you log onto ArchiveOfficial.com right at noon to get your tickets.
For a complete list of all the dates on the Controlling
Crowds tour check out the Tour page.
PROFESSOR POLLARD'S FIRST BLOG
29/05/2009
Another new post today, from Pollard, wherein he tells us about his recent obsession with physics. Read it here!
ARCHIVE ADD DATES IN GREECE, SECOND SHOW IN PARIS
22/05/2009
Good news for Greek fans: Due to overwhelming demand, the itinerary for the
upcoming Controlling Crowds tour has been expanded to include three
shows in Greece, in Patrai, Athens and Salonica. We're still working out the
details for our exclusive, members-only pre-sales for these shows, so keep your
eye on your inbox for more news soon.
Also just announced, another appearance at Le Zenith in Paris, on 23 January,
2010. This show is already on sale, so order your tickets today. There are more January dates in the works as well, so stay tuned for further announcements.
For more information on these newly announced shows and all the dates on the
Controlling Crowds tour, please visit the Tour page.
ROSKO SAYS HELLO
15/05/2009
Another day, another blog from the Archive collective, this time from Rosko John. Read it here.
AN UPDATE FROM DAVE
12/05/2009
Mr. Pen's first blog offers some tips on staying healthy and hints about the tour this fall. Read Dave's thoughts here.
READ THE NEW BLOG POST
05/05/2009
Danny weighs in on the new site and updates us on his current activities in his new blog entry. Read it here!
WELCOME TO THE NEW ARCHIVEOFFICIAL.COM
27/04/2009
Good things are worth waiting for, and we hope you'll agree that the new ArchiveOfficial.com was well worth the wait. Please make yourself at home and create an account (allowing you to join the discussions on the Forums, purchase music and merch in our Shop and take advantage of our exclusive concert pre-sales), read the new Blog from the members of the Archive collective. There's more to come in the coming months, so make sure you visit regularly. And if you notice anything not working as it should, please drop us a line at help@ArchiveOfficial.com
READ THE LATEST BLOG FROM ARCHIVE
27/04/2009
Darius welcomes you all to the new site with his first blog entry. Read it here!
ARCHIVE TO PERFORM CONTROLLING CROWDS LIVE ACROSS EUROPE THIS AUTUMN
10/04/2009
The news you've been waiting for is here at last: Archive will be hitting the road this autumn for series of 27 dates across Europe. These shows are sure to be a spectacle, as the band will perform their latest opus, Controlling Crowds in its entirety.
ArchiveOfficial.com will give fans their first chance to buy tickets to the tour with our exclusive presales beginning on Wednesday, 15th April. We'll have more specific information on these presales, as well as some special ticket/t-shirt bundles, early next week so keep an eye on your inbox!
In the meantime, you can view the complete schedule on the Tour page.
CONTROLLING CROWDS: IN STORES NOW
31/03/2009
It's finally here: Controlling Crowds, the long-awaited new album from Archive, is now available. This three-part epic, three years in the making, is another sonic journey as only Archive can create.
The album is available from the new ArchiveOfficial.com Store in two distinct editions: the standard single CD, as well as a limited edition 2-CD set featuring 4 additional B-sides and the video for the album's first single, "Bullets".
