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{{Short description|American rock band}}
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| genre = [[Folk rock]], [[Alternative rock]], [[indie rock]], [[punk blues]]
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| genre = [[Hard rock]], [[alternative metal]], [[alternative rock]], [[post-grunge]], [[Blues rock]]
| origin = [[New York City]], [[New York (state)|New York]], United States
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| years_active = 2008–present
| origin = [[New York City]], [[New York]], United States
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| label = Independent, formerly [[Epic Records|Epic]]
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| years_active = 2008-present
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| associated_acts = [[Rage Against the Machine]], [[Audioslave]]
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| label = [[Epic Records|Epic]]
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| current_members = {{ubl|Delila Paz|Edgey Pires}}
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| associated_acts = [[Rage Against the Machine]], [[Audioslave]]
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| current_members = Delila Paz (2008-present)<br>Edgey Pires (2008-present)}}


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'''The Last Internationale''' (TLI) is an American [[Rock music|rock]] band formed by New York City guitarist Edgey Pires and vocalist Delila Paz.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/music/2014/08/19/the_last_internationale_takes_folk_roots_seriously.html|title=The Last Internationale takes folk roots seriously|work=thestar.com|accessdate=19 October 2014}}</ref>
'''The Last Internationale''' is an American [[Rock music|rock]] band.
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<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/music/2014/08/19/the_last_internationale_takes_folk_roots_seriously.html|title=The Last Internationale takes folk roots seriously|work=thestar.com|accessdate=19 October 2014}}</ref>


The group is known for its socially-conscious lyrics and strong live performances. Ben Hugues at Uber Rock says that "Live, they are an explosive ball of energy with perfect soulful vocals from Delila and rock 'n' roll chaos from the fingers of Edgey, a man who literally rips the strings from his guitar on a nightly basis."<ref name=ben/> The duo started writing protest song and playing small gigs when Pires was studying for a degree in political science. He mentions [[Howlin' Wolf]], [[Bob Dylan]], [[Pete Seeger]], [[Buffy Sainte-Marie]] and [[Woody Guthrie]] among their musical influences.<ref name=interview/>
The band was formed by New York City guitarist Edgey Pires and vocalist [[Delila Paz]].


The group can get very political, with songs about the situation of the First Nations in the United States, war, working class poverty and the abuse of power. A streak of hope runs through the revolutionary lyrics. Says Pires: "The point of the song Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Indian Blood, is that ultimately it will be the youth who free society, whether it’s the inner child in us or the actual youth who just get so sick of this whole mess that we’re in. The American Revolution was supposed to liberate people and it just ended up oppressing many for hundreds of years after and the song is about how the youth are going to take all the risks and ultimately take over. We’re promoting total liberation and we can achieve it in our lifetime, that’s optimistic!"<ref name=interview/> Paz has always been an environmentalist: "Very early in my life, I think grade school. I started getting involved with [[Greenpeace|Green Peace]] and environmental causes around 3rd grade. I knew that we weren’t living in a very natural way. I used to get little kid books that were about indigenous cultures and felt that we should live as nomads."<ref name=rooster/>
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In January 2013, they released a 5-song EP titled ''New York, 'I Do Mind Dying''. [[Rage Against the Machine]] guitarist [[Tom Morello]] introduced the band to his bandmate, drummer [[Brad Wilk]], who subsequently joined the band. Their debut album, ''[[We Will Reign (The Last Internationale album) | We Will Reign]]'', was released on August 19, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.yahoo.com/blogs/the-new-now/last-internationale-few-points-213546013.html|title=The Last Internationale Have a Few Points to Make|date=18 August 2014|work=Yahoo Music|accessdate=19 October 2014}}</ref> The album was produced by [[Brendan O'Brien (record producer)|Brendan O'Brien]] and [[Brendan Benson]].


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In January 2013, they released a 5-song EP titled "''New York, I Do Mind Dying"''. [[Rage Against the Machine]] guitarist [[Tom Morello]] introduced the band to his bandmate, drummer [[Brad Wilk]], who subsequently joined the band between 2014 and 2015. Their debut album, ''[[We Will Reign (The Last Internationale album)|We Will Reign]]'', was released on August 19, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.yahoo.com/blogs/the-new-now/last-internationale-few-points-213546013.html|title=The Last Internationale Have a Few Points to Make|date=18 August 2014|work=Yahoo Music|accessdate=19 October 2014}}</ref> The album was produced by [[Brendan O'Brien (record producer)|Brendan O'Brien]] and [[Brendan Benson]]. That was to be their last production with Epic Records (a Sony label), with which they broke to preserve their editorial independence.<ref name=ben/><ref name=pledge>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/the-last-internationale-soul-on-fire|title=Soul On Fire|website=Pledge Music|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171224210850/https://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/the-last-internationale-soul-on-fire|archive-date=December 24, 2017|url-status=|access-date=Dec 24, 2017}}</ref>
The band made their network television debut on August 27, 2014, playing "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Indian Blood" on the ''[[Late Show with David Letterman]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://diffuser.fm/the-last-internationale-late-show/|title=Watch the Last Internationale Debut on 'The Late Show'|work=Diffuser.fm|accessdate=19 October 2014}}</ref> They will be opening for [[Robert Plant]] in the fall to support his [[Lullaby and... The Ceaseless Roar]] tour.

The band made their network television debut on August 27, 2014, playing "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Indian Blood" on the ''[[Late Show with David Letterman]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://diffuser.fm/the-last-internationale-late-show/|title=Watch the Last Internationale Debut on 'The Late Show'|work=Diffuser.fm|accessdate=19 October 2014}}</ref> They opened for [[Robert Plant]] in the fall of 2014 to support his [[Lullaby and... The Ceaseless Roar]] tour.<ref name=interview>{{Cite web|url=http://louderthanwar.com/the-last-internationale-interview/|title=The Last Internationale: Interview – Edgey Pires talks politics and protest.|last=Jennings|first=Dave|date=December 15, 2014|website=Louder than War|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171225163310/http://louderthanwar.com/the-last-internationale-interview/|archive-date=December 25, 2017|url-status=|access-date=December 25, 2017}}</ref><ref name=rooster>{{Cite web|url=http://www.therooster.com/blog/artist-interview-no-big-deal-or-anything-last-internationale-tour-robert-plant|title=Artist Interview: No big deal or anything, but The Last Internationale is on tour with Robert Plant|last=Morris|first=McClain|date=September 29, 2014|website=Roster|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171225165830/http://www.therooster.com/blog/artist-interview-no-big-deal-or-anything-last-internationale-tour-robert-plant|archive-date=December 25, 2017|url-status=|access-date=December 25, 2017}}</ref>


In 2015, they joined [[The Who]] on the European leg of their '[[The Who Hits 50]]' tour.{{citation needed|date=September 2015}}
In 2015, they joined [[The Who]] on the European leg of their '[[The Who Hits 50]]' tour.{{citation needed|date=September 2015}}

''Bootleg Kills... vol1'', released in 2016, is a mostly acoustic collection of covers, outtakes and other bits and pieces.<ref name=ben>{{Cite web|url=http://www.uberrock.co.uk/cd-reviews/17-january-cd/16582-the-last-internationale-this-bootleg-killsvol-1-self-released.html|title=The Last Internationale – 'This Bootleg Kills...Vol 1' (Self Released)|last=Hugues|first=Ben|date=January 13, 2016|website=Uberrock|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171225161405/http://www.uberrock.co.uk/cd-reviews/17-january-cd/16582-the-last-internationale-this-bootleg-killsvol-1-self-released.html|archive-date=December 25, 2017|url-status=|access-date=December 25, 2017}}</ref>

''Soul on fire'' was independently produced and released in February 2019. Anthony Kozlowski of Atwood Magazine calls it "capital “R” rawk announcing itself boldly and viciously. It was meant to be heard among this mass of humanity, channeling collective frustration into gritted teeth and stomping feet. Raise your glass and knock it back."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://atwoodmagazine.com/tnt1-tunes-tumblers-rusty-nail-last-internationale/|title=Tunes & Tumblers: Knock back a rusty nail with The Last Internationale|last=Kozlowski|first=Anthony|date=February 20, 2019|website=Atwood Magazine|access-date=March 8, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://rockyourlyrics.com/soul-on-fire-interview-with-the-last-internationale/|title=Soul on Fire - Interview with The Last Internationale|date=March 7, 2019|website=Rock Your Lyrics|access-date=March 8, 2019}}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==
;Studio Albums
;Studio Albums
*''The Last Internationale (2009)
*''The Last Internationale'' (2008)
*''New York, I Do Mind Dying (2013)
*''Choose Your Killer'' (2011)
*''[[We Will Reign (The Last Internationale album)|We Will Reign]]'' (2014)
*''[[We Will Reign (The Last Internationale album)|We Will Reign]]'' (2014)
*''TLI Unplugged'' (2017)
*''Soul on Fire'' (2019)
*''Running For A Dream'' (2023)

;Live Albums
*''This Bootleg Kills... Vol 1'' (2016)
*''This Bootleg Kills... Pop Stars Vol II'' (2017)
*''Live At Doghouse Studios'' (2017)
*''Live at Arda Recorders'' (2020)

;Extended Plays
*''New York, I Do Mind Dying'' (2013)
*''Life, Liberty And The Pursuit Of Indian Blood'' (2013)


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{Official website|http://thelastinternationale.com}}
* {{Official website}}

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The Last Internationale
OriginNew York City, New York, United States
GenresFolk rock, Alternative rock, indie rock, punk blues
Years active2008–present
LabelsIndependent, formerly Epic
Members
  • Delila Paz
  • Edgey Pires

The Last Internationale (TLI) is an American rock band formed by New York City guitarist Edgey Pires and vocalist Delila Paz.[1]

The group is known for its socially-conscious lyrics and strong live performances. Ben Hugues at Uber Rock says that "Live, they are an explosive ball of energy with perfect soulful vocals from Delila and rock 'n' roll chaos from the fingers of Edgey, a man who literally rips the strings from his guitar on a nightly basis."[2] The duo started writing protest song and playing small gigs when Pires was studying for a degree in political science. He mentions Howlin' Wolf, Bob Dylan, Pete Seeger, Buffy Sainte-Marie and Woody Guthrie among their musical influences.[3]

The group can get very political, with songs about the situation of the First Nations in the United States, war, working class poverty and the abuse of power. A streak of hope runs through the revolutionary lyrics. Says Pires: "The point of the song Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Indian Blood, is that ultimately it will be the youth who free society, whether it’s the inner child in us or the actual youth who just get so sick of this whole mess that we’re in. The American Revolution was supposed to liberate people and it just ended up oppressing many for hundreds of years after and the song is about how the youth are going to take all the risks and ultimately take over. We’re promoting total liberation and we can achieve it in our lifetime, that’s optimistic!"[3] Paz has always been an environmentalist: "Very early in my life, I think grade school. I started getting involved with Green Peace and environmental causes around 3rd grade. I knew that we weren’t living in a very natural way. I used to get little kid books that were about indigenous cultures and felt that we should live as nomads."[4]

In January 2013, they released a 5-song EP titled "New York, I Do Mind Dying". Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello introduced the band to his bandmate, drummer Brad Wilk, who subsequently joined the band between 2014 and 2015. Their debut album, We Will Reign, was released on August 19, 2014.[5] The album was produced by Brendan O'Brien and Brendan Benson. That was to be their last production with Epic Records (a Sony label), with which they broke to preserve their editorial independence.[2][6]

The band made their network television debut on August 27, 2014, playing "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Indian Blood" on the Late Show with David Letterman.[7] They opened for Robert Plant in the fall of 2014 to support his Lullaby and... The Ceaseless Roar tour.[3][4]

In 2015, they joined The Who on the European leg of their 'The Who Hits 50' tour.[citation needed]

Bootleg Kills... vol1, released in 2016, is a mostly acoustic collection of covers, outtakes and other bits and pieces.[2]

Soul on fire was independently produced and released in February 2019. Anthony Kozlowski of Atwood Magazine calls it "capital “R” rawk announcing itself boldly and viciously. It was meant to be heard among this mass of humanity, channeling collective frustration into gritted teeth and stomping feet. Raise your glass and knock it back."[8][9]

Discography[edit]

Studio Albums
  • The Last Internationale (2008)
  • Choose Your Killer (2011)
  • We Will Reign (2014)
  • TLI Unplugged (2017)
  • Soul on Fire (2019)
  • Running For A Dream (2023)
Live Albums
  • This Bootleg Kills... Vol 1 (2016)
  • This Bootleg Kills... Pop Stars Vol II (2017)
  • Live At Doghouse Studios (2017)
  • Live at Arda Recorders (2020)
Extended Plays
  • New York, I Do Mind Dying (2013)
  • Life, Liberty And The Pursuit Of Indian Blood (2013)

References[edit]

  1. ^ "The Last Internationale takes folk roots seriously". thestar.com. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
  2. ^ a b c Hugues, Ben (January 13, 2016). "The Last Internationale – 'This Bootleg Kills...Vol 1' (Self Released)". Uberrock. Archived from the original on December 25, 2017. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
  3. ^ a b c Jennings, Dave (December 15, 2014). "The Last Internationale: Interview – Edgey Pires talks politics and protest". Louder than War. Archived from the original on December 25, 2017. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
  4. ^ a b Morris, McClain (September 29, 2014). "Artist Interview: No big deal or anything, but The Last Internationale is on tour with Robert Plant". Roster. Archived from the original on December 25, 2017. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
  5. ^ "The Last Internationale Have a Few Points to Make". Yahoo Music. 18 August 2014. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
  6. ^ "Soul On Fire". Pledge Music. Archived from the original on December 24, 2017. Retrieved Dec 24, 2017.
  7. ^ "Watch the Last Internationale Debut on 'The Late Show'". Diffuser.fm. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
  8. ^ Kozlowski, Anthony (February 20, 2019). "Tunes & Tumblers: Knock back a rusty nail with The Last Internationale". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
  9. ^ "Soul on Fire - Interview with The Last Internationale". Rock Your Lyrics. March 7, 2019. Retrieved March 8, 2019.

External links[edit]

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