Primal Blues-Rock duo The Picturebooks signs with another Century

Primal blues-rock duo THE PICTUREBOOKS has just announced their signing to US-based rock label Another Century. Featuring Fynn Claus Grabke [vocals, guitar] and Philipp Mirtschink [drums], the two perform blues-saturated heavy rock. The duo has received acclaim not only on their 2014 full-length 'Imaginary Horse' (RidingEasy Records), but also for their craft of building and customizing motorcycles, and their skateboarding skills. The band has been featured on Noisey/Vice, Team Rock, Daytrotter, and more, and the group's motorcycle designs have been featured in the biggest bike magazines across the world, including Easyriders (USA), Custombike (Germany), Dice Magazine (UK), Hot Bike (Japan), and more.

"The Picturebooks' sound is as distinct as the smell of burnt motor oil coming off the sun-baked California desert highway," explains Another Century's VP of A&R Mike Gitter. "They are at once completely unique, musically unforgettable, and tapped into the psyche of rock n' roll at its most primal. We had to get involved with these raw riders of the sonic highway."

RidingEasy Records' Daniel Hall adds, "The Picturebooks are destined for greatness and we are excited to be able to combine forces with Another Century who will be able to provide some of the big label resources that we currently aren't set up to do. I look forward to watching this band continue to grow into the timeless act that they are."

This September, THE PICTUREBOOKS will hit the road with Le Butcherettes on their month-long "A Raw Youth" European run. A full list of dates can be seen below. With a rigorous touring history, the band has played alongside Eagles of Death Metal, Kadavar, The Answer, and more, as well as performed at Riot Fest (Chicago, Denver; USA), Governor's Ball (New York, USA), and Sziget (Hungary).

Additionally, THE PICTUREBOOKS have released a new video for their song "The Rabbit And The Wolf," which was featured on 'Imaginary Horse.' Directed by Claus Grabke, the video documents the two riding from city to city on their custom built choppers, amidst a number of daring stunts and electric performances. The music video can be seen HERE.

"Nothing in the video for 'The Rabbit and the Wolf' is staged," explains THE PICTUREBOOKS. "We just filmed what happened on tour or when hanging around with our friends, riding choppers, skating etc. Some of it was filmed in Europe and some was filmed in the US. The lyrics in the song kinda describe us and the way we feel when being on tour, so it seemed appropriate to use mostly tour-footage for the video. Most of the smaller locations in this video are what really made this band. People believed in us and gave us the chance to play, even before we were signed. We kept coming back till the place was finally packed. We owe these people a lot!"

THE PICTUREBOOKS are working on new material for their Another Century debut, so fans are encouraged to keep their eyes peeled on the group's socials for future updates.

THE PICTUREBOOKS Live:

"A Raw Youth" European Tour: w/ Le Butcherettes

• 27.9.2016 - Nijmegen - Merleyn - NL
• 28.9.2016 Amsterdam - Melkweg Theater - NL
• 29-.9.2016 Kortrijk - De Kreun - B