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A. Savage (Parquet Courts) Details Solo Sophomore album 'Several Songs About Fire' - Shares "Elvis In The Army"
A. Savage has announced his sophomore solo album, ‘Several Songs About Fire’ arriving 10/06 via Rough Trade Records.
The Parquet Courts frontman has also shared “Elvis In The Army.” On the track he adds, “We often describe ourselves in geographic terms. American, New Yorker — two terms that I’ve used to identify myself that have to do with being from or of a certain place. So ‘Elvis in the Army’ is a bit of an inventory of those labels. They have less to do with geography than we realize. Really we’re just talking about ourselves, then framing certain characteristics geographically. No matter where I live I’ll have an American psyche until the day I die, for better or for worse. I’ll always be of America. And I can’t imagine a time where New York doesn’t feel like home. But despite that, I’d rather not be associated with a place, at least for now.”
Influenced by Sybille Baier and Townes Van Zandt, A. Savage joins a canon of songwriters constantly dilating aperture and perspective. ‘Several Songs About Fire’ arrives on Limited Edition Indie Purple Vinyl W/t Tip On Sleeve, Standard Black Vinyl, as well as CD.
The National Share 2 New Tracks: "Space Invaders" & "Alphabet City"
Today, The National have graced us with two surprise singles, the 7-minute-epic “Space Invader”
along with the pensive, “Alphabet City”.
These 2 singles come mere months after The National’s recent acclaimed record, “The First Two Pages Of Frankenstein”.
This Sunday in Toronto The National are bringing their infectious live set to The Budweiser Stage alongside Patti Smith & 4AD labelmates U.S. Girls. Remaining tickets available HERE
Queens of the Stone Age Share "Negative Space" Music Video - Ahead of Toronto Show This Friday (08/04)
Queens of the Stone Age continue to prove themselves “a band reaching the peak of their powers” (NME). Following a triumphant reign over some of the UK and Europe’s most hallowed festival grounds including “officially one of the most-watched Glasto sets ever – Josh Homme and co. pulled a huge crowd and unleashed pure chaotic joy” (Kerrang), Queens of the Stone Age are back with a brand new video for “Negative Space.” As with previous videos from this campaign, “Negative Space.” was created by, starring, and directed by Liam Lynch. Watch below:
Queens of the Stone Age also extend a formal invite to their inaugural Queens Colosseum pre-show party experience, taking place ahead of their August 4th headlining show in Toronto, at The Budweiser Stage. Few remaining tickets HERE
Australian Rapper Tkay Maidza Details New Album 'Sweet Justice' - Shares "Ring-a-Ling"
Today, “Tkay Maidza”, the first female rapper signed to 4AD, has announced her highly anticipated new album, “Sweet Justice”, will arrive November 3rd. Alongside this announcement she’s revealed another single, “Ring-a-Ling”
Featuring production from Canadian producers Stint and Kaytranada, along with fellow Australian, Flume, Sweet Justice is an album that embodies the beautiful contradictions of Tkay’s art: it’s a coming-of-age record by someone who’s mastered the game; an album about karmic justice and accountability that’s bright, breezy and incredibly fun.
Big Thief Share "Vampire Empire" Announce Limited 7"
Today, indie staples Big Thief present their highly-anticipated new single, “Vampire Empire”. After a performance on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the track has become a live fan favourite and has since taken on a life of its own.
Recorded and produced by Dom Monks at Guissona, Spain’s Teatre de cal Eril Studio during a recent tour, “Vampire Empire” speaks to the beautiful complexity of gender identity and breaking destructive internal cycles. Of the song, Adrianne Lenker adds, “For me, it’s about getting out of toxic internal patterns – leaving the empire of energy drains that obscure pure essence, learning about what healthy boundaries are, and finding the power to implement them for the possibility of giving and receiving (both inwardly and outwardly) unbroken and infinite Love.”
Arriving October 20th, 4AD are releasing a Limited Edition 7” Eco Vinyl pressing featuring “Vampire Empire” and “Born for Loving You”.
