M83 Posts Open Call for Female Keyboardist Ahead of 2016 Tour, New Album

If you've ever wanted to be a member of a critically acclaimed synth-pop act, now is your chance! On Wednesday (Feb. 3), M83 announced that it is holding an open call for female keyboard players to join the band as Morgan Kibby makes her exit.

Anthony Gonzalez, the de facto leader of M83, announced the open casting call for a new member on the group's website. Of course, there are a few requirements for joining the group. In addition to being female and capable of playing the keyboard, a new member must be able to rehearse with M83 in Los Angeles in March, must be able to travel and work between April and December 2016, must have a valid passport for the next two years and must have no criminal record that would bar entry to any country.

That's not too hard! Interested parties can apply here.

Though the tactic may seem unconventional, Gonzalez has scouted new M83 members this way before.

"Back in 2011 I opened up the search for a musician to join the M83 tour. That turned out to be Jordan Lawlor who played with us all over the world and is still in the band!" Gonzalez wrote. "This time I am looking for a female singer who can also play keyboard to join us."

M83 is prepping for the release of its new album, the follow-up to 2011's Hurry Up, We're Dreaming. In anticipation of the record, the band is heading out on tour in April.

M83 North American Tour Dates 2016:

04/06: New Orleans, LA @ The Civic Theatre
04/08: Dallas, TX @ Bomb Factory
04/09: Houston, TX @ TBD
04/10: Austin, TX @ Stubbs Waller Creek Amphitheatre
04/12: Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre
04/13: Phoenix, AZ @ Comerica Theatre
04/15: Indio, CA @ Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival
04/16: Las Vegas, NV @ Brooklyn Bowl
04/17: Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater
04/22: Indio, CA @ Coachella Velley Music & Arts Festival
04/23: Santa Cruz, CA @ The Catalyst Club
04/25-26: Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
04/27: Missoula, MT @ The Wilma
04/29: Edmonton, AB @ Winspear Centre
04/30: Calgary, AB @ Grey Eagle Event Centre
05/27-30: Quincy, WA @ Sasquatch Festival
05/31: Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre
06/04: New York, NY @ Governors Ball Music Festival
06/06: Columbia, MD @ Merriweather Post Pavilion *

* - with Tame Impala

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