#synthpop

#synthpop

Born to a single mother in Chester, he was adopted, given the name David James Ball, and grew up predominately in the English beachside town Blackpool. The vibrancy of his hometown - often a tourist hub and featuring numerous amusement parks and attractions - helped steer Ball towards music. His father's engineering background prompted in interest in electronic music and synthesizers: he cited hearing Kraftwerk's seminal 1975 album Autobahn as a major "turning point" in his musical development.

Purity Ring has announced their first album in five years, arriving on September 26th via their label, accompanied by a North American tour and new single "place of my own."