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MELBOURNE SHOEGAZERS FLYYING COLOURS ANNOUNCE UK AND EU TOUR

MELBOURNE SHOEGAZERS FLYYING COLOURS ANNOUNCE UK AND EU TOUR [image error] DEBUT ALBUM ‘MINDFULLNESS’
Out September 23rd via CLUB AC30Listen  HERE “A heady balm of smeared guitar textures and sharp pop sensibilities.”STEREOGUM“It’s hard not to crush on the extensive, encircling sound of Melbourne’s Flyying Colours”NO FEAR OF POP
“Chances are that this tune from Flyying Colours is going to make a fan out of you…these guys are belting out a noise that instantly pricks people’s ears up.”SOUNDS BETTER WITH REVERB
After dropping the lead single from their forthcoming debut album earlier this month, Australian shoe-gazers Flyying Colours have just announced that they’ll be back in the UK and Europe in October for their “Mindfullness” Album Launch Tour.They’ll be taking in a swathe of the UK countryside as well stops in Spain, Portugal, Italy, Switzerland, Belgium, Czech Republic, Austria, Belgium and wrapping it all up at London Calling Festival in Amsterdam at the end of October.The  band said they “can't wait to get back out on tour! New tunes, new venues, new crowds, new beers...total treat!”The first taster of the album “It’s Tomorrow Now” has been heralded on indie radio across the globe with the video premiering on Clash last week. Watch It Here. Flyying Colours’ debut album “Mindfullness” will be released by Club AC30 on September 23rd Tickets go on sale Weds 27th July, Available from the venues’ websites. FULL LIST OF UK AND EU TOUR DATES:

Sat 1 Oct - Cardiff - Clwb lfor BachSun 2 Oct - York - The Fulford ArmsMon 3 Oct - Newcastle - The ClunyTue 4 Oct - Leicester - The Cookie JarWed 5 Oct - London - Hoxton Bar & KitchenThur 6 Oct - Brighton - The Hope and RuinTue 11 Oct - Paris - SupersonicThur 13 Oct - Bilbao - Satelite TFri 14 Oct - Barcelona - Lennon’s ClubSat 15 Oct - Madrid - Wurlitzer BallroomSun 16 Oct - Porto - Hard Club 2Wed 19 Oct - Milan - OhiboThur 20 Oct - La Chaux de Fonds - L'entourloopTue 25 Oct - Prague - Cafe v LeseWed 26 Oct - Vienna - Club ChelseaFri 28 Oct - Gent - TrefpuntSat 29 Oct - Amsterdam - London Calling

Public Enemy Action Figure Set Pre-Order Announced

 The First Ever PUBLIC ENEMY Action Figure Set
coming late August / early September courtesy of PressPop Inc (Japan)
Pre-Order HERE

PressPop has announced Kings of Hip Hop and inductees of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Public Enemy's "first action figure as a set" featuring four of the central members from the 80's. Members are: Chuck D, Flavor Flav, Professor Griff, and Terminator X.

Both the dolls and the packaging are designed by Ed Piskor, author of the New York Times Best- Selling and Eisner Award winning comic series: Hip Hop Family Tree.

Designed by : Ed Piskor ( Hip Hop Family Tree)
Sculpted by: Tomohiro Yasui
Size: Chuck D 4.13"(10.5cm) / Flavor Flav 4.05"(10.3cm) / Professor Griff 3.74"(9.5cm) / Terminator X 4.92"(12.5cm)
Articulation: neck, shoulders, hips, elbows, and knees.
Material: PVC,ABS
Packaging: window boxed.
Full info and images HEREHi res photos can be found HEREFollow Aggronautix on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
***For orders outside of the United States, please note that items will take longer to arrive (average of 3 weeks) and there is no tracking available w/o upgrade to an expedited shipping method (between $10 and $30)***

DIE ANTWOORD ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM, RELEASE "BANANA BRAIN"

DIE ANTWOORD ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM  
MOUNT NINJI AND DA NICE TIME KID 
ALBUM TO BE RELEASED SEPTEMBER 16th FEAT. THE BLACK GOAT AND GOD
FIRST SINGLE "BANANA BRAIN" AVAILABLE AS INSTANT GRAT WITH PRE-ORDER OF THE NEW ALBUM 
LISTEN HERE: http://smarturl.it/da_bananabrain 
"When Ninji, ¥o-landi and God hooked up with The Black Goat and started recording Die Antwoord's 4th album around 2 years ago the mood of the tracks we started banging out was rough and tough and mischeivious and wild and hard and dark and at that point we were going to call this album RATS RULE, because in life you get the champions and the underdogs and in our minds we sometimes feel like 1 level below the underdogs in this fucked up pop world, but we also know our time is coming, and soon we gonna take over this whole bitch. So anyway, then we made some more tracks and the core of the album stayed all dark and ratty but a new layer oozed out around our dark core that was kinda mental and lunatic and random and juicy and 2 much fun and so we changed the name of our album to WE HAVE CANDY. Then recently while we was finishing up this album another layer exploded out of our dark wild juicy core like a giant supernatural mega aura and suddenly our album was so epic and sometimes vulnerable and sometimes sweet and romantic and so brave and full of mystery and win. Like when you going through hell, and the mission feels impossible, but you not allowed to fail, and all you can do is keep your chin up and keep going, then when you least expect it you emerge from this dark never-ending hole, and... you made it! And you can't believe it, and you've changed inside and you're better and stronger and calmer and more fun than you were before you journeyed merrily in2 hell. And as we stepped out into the light, a little bruised and battered, but still ok, we blinked and tried to focus then looked at each other and laughed out loud. Then ¥o-landi said, "Why don't we call the album MOUNT NINJI & DA NICE TIME KID?" And Ninji's shoulders relaxed and he slumped back into his chair and said, "You a fuckin genius! I love you!" - NINJA & YO-LANDI

PRE-ORDER: MOUNT NINJI AND DA NICE TIME KID:https://dieantwoord.lnk.to/mountninji   

"BANANA BRAIN" ON YOUTUBE:
 http://smarturl.it/da_bananabrain_yt 



TRACK LIST:1. WE HAVE CANDY 
2. DADDY
3. BANANA BRAIN
4. SHIT JUST GOT REAL feat. SEN-DOG
5. GUCCI COOCHIE feat. DITA VON TEESE
6. WINGS ON MY PENIS feat. LIL TOMMY TERROR
7. U LIKE BOOBIES? feat. LIL TOMMY TERROR
8. RATS RULE feat. JACK BLACK
9. JONAH HILL
10. STOOPID RICH
11. FAT FADED FUCK FACE
12. PEANUTBUTTER+JELLY
13. ALIEN
14. STREET LIGHT
15. DARKLING
16. I DONT CARE


TOUR DATES:

9/21/16  San Francisco, CA - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
9/22/16  Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood Palladium9/23/16  Santa Ana, CA - The Observatory9/24/16  Las Vegas, NV - Life is Beautiful Festival9/26/16  Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre9/27/16  Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theatre9/28/16  El Paso, TX - Tricky Falls9/30/16  Austin, TX - Austin City Limits Festival10/2/16  Tulsa, OK - Cain's Ballroom10/7/16  Austin, TX - Austin City Limits Festival10/9/16  Nashville, TN - Marathon Music Works10/10/16  Columbus, OH - Express Live! Indoor Pavilion10/11/16  Chicago, IL - Aragon Ballroom10/12/16  Milwaukee, WI - Eagles Ballroom10/14/16  Indianapolis, IN - Egyptian Theatre10/15/16  Detroit, MI - The Fillmore10/16/16  Toronto, ON - Sound Academy10/17/16  New York, NY - Terminal 510/20/16  Boston, MA - House of Blues10/21/16  Port Chester, NY - Capitol Theatre10/22/16  Philadelphia, PA - Electric Factory10/23/16  Washington, DC - Echostage10/25/16  Charlotte, NC - The Fillmore10/26/16  Atlanta, GA - Tabernacle10/27/16  Birmingham, AL - Iron City10/29/16  New Orleans, LA - Voodoo Festival

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Regina Spektor's "Remembr Us To Life" set for release Sept. 30 on Sire/Warner Bros.

REGINA SPEKTOR’S REMEMBER US TO LIFE
SET FOR RELEASE ON
SIRE/WARNER BROS. RECORDS SEPTEMBER 30 ALBUM PRE-ORDER AND FIRST SINGLE
“BLEEDING HEART” AVAILABLE NOW [image error]    “Her lyrical pop style is
personal, poignant, and wise, and
never lacking in lighthearted
moments.”— The New Yorker  “Spektor has one of those capital V-Voices
that sticks out no matter
what genre, what song, what
compilation you put them in.”— Time  “Regina Spektor has become her
generation’s Joni Mitchell—a singer-
songwriter who nail-guns emotional trusts between wisecracks.” — Rolling Stone  “A singular songwriting voice that
spans genres and personas with grace and apparent ease.” — NPR Music  Regina Spektor returns with her seventh album  Remember Us To Life  out September 30 onSire/Warner Bros. Records. Fans who pre-order the standard or deluxe edition digital format of the album from iTunes or Amazon, or any format via ReginaSpektor.com will receive downloads of 4 tracks, including the first single “Bleeding Heart,” in advance of the September 30th album release date. Listen to “Bleeding Heart” here. The new LP marks Spektor’s first outing since 2012’s  What We Saw From The Cheap Seats , which debuted at #3 on the Billboard Album Chart and her Grammy-nominated theme song “You’ve Got Time” for the hit Netflix show  Orange Is The New Black . Recently it was announced that Spektor has recorded George Harrison’s classic “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” for the animated film Kubo and The Two Strings, to be released on August 19. Remember Us To Life is composed entirely of all new songs recently written by Spektor, a change from past albums when she would record songs written throughout her career. Spektor gave birth to her first child in 2014 and she spent considerable time writing during and after her pregnancy. Says Spektor “I made more art and felt more inspired than I had in a long time.” Spektor recorded with producer Leo Abrahams (David Byrne/Brian Eno, Frightened Rabbit, Paolo Nutini) in Los Angeles at The Village Studios. Says Spektor of Abrahams, “he is such a kind and talented musician. And person! I felt very grateful to work with him.” Born in the Soviet Union, Spektor began studying classical piano when she was six. Her family emigrated in 1989, landing in New York City, where she continued her classical training. Spektor eventually studied composition at the Conservatory of Music at Purchase College where she graduated with honors. She began writing pop songs in her late teens and made her recorded debut in 2001 with the self-released 11:11, a collection of songs heavily influenced by jazz and blues. Songs followed in 2002 and Soviet Kitsch in 2004. Spektor’s commercial breakthrough came in 2006 on her fourth LP, Begin to Hope. The gold-certified album included the singles “On the Radio,” “Better” and “Fidelity,” which climbed the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Spektor’s fifth album, Far released in 2009, and sixth album, What We Saw From the Cheap Seats released in 2012, both debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. Spektor’s songs have appeared in TV shows and movies including Orange Is The New Black,Grey’s Anatomy, Weeds, How I Met Your Mother, Veronica Mars, The Good Wife and(500) Days of Summer. Spektor played for the Obamas and guests at the White House and performed as part of philanthropic campaigns for Tibet, Doctors Without Borders, and many more. Her most recent tours included her first concerts in her native Russia plus sold out shows at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, The Royal Albert Hall in London and two nights at Sydney Opera House in Australia. [image error]  Remember Us To Life  Track Listing1. Bleeding Heart
2. Older And Taller
3. Grand Hotel
4. Small Bill$
5. Black And White
6. The Light
7. The Trapper And The Furrier
8. Tornadoland
9. Obsolete
10. Sellers Of Flowers
11. The Visit
12. New Year (Deluxe Edition Only)
13. The One Who Stayed And The One Who Left (Deluxe Edition Only)
14. End Of Thought (Deluxe Edition Only) Connect with Regina at:http://reginaspektor.comhttp://facebook.com/reginaspektorhttp://twitter.com/respektorhttp://instagram.com/reginaspektor

Elephant Stone announces new album, shares track and tour dates

ELEPHANT STONE ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM SHIP OF FOOLSDUE SEPTEMBER 16 VIA ELEPHANTS ON PARADE (DIGITAL)AND NOVEMBER 25 VIA BURGER RECORDS (PHYSICAL)
REVEALS NEW TRACK "MANIPULATOR"
SHARES FALL TOUR DATES FOR
NORTHEASTERN U.S. 
STREAM // EMBED "MANIPULATOR"
Montreal psych-rock trio Elephant Stone are excited to announce their fourth full-length  Ship Of Fools , which will see a digital release on September 16 via Elephants on Parade and a physical release on November 25 via Burger Records. To ring in the release, the group has shared album opener " Manipulator ." The track is available to stream or embed  HERE . The group has also shared a lyric video for the track with the simple statement "Pokémon GO = Mind Control." The lyric video is available to watch or embed  HERE . Elephant Stone has also announced a short run of dates in the northeastern U.S., which are listed below. More dates will be announced soon.
Evolution, change, artistic growth, exploration -- these words are associated with all great rock and roll bands, but they're quickly becoming synonymous with Elephant Stone, the Montreal trio led by singer/bassist/songwriter/sitar player, Rishi Dhir. With Ship of Fools, Dhir and his bandmates --Miles Dupire (drummer/backing vox) and Gabriel Lambert (guitar/backing vox) -- have solidified Elephant Stone's place among the greats as innovators who are unafraid of challenging themselves and their audience.
As " Manipulator " attests, Ship of Fools presents a new Elephant Stone emphasizing catchy grooves and vocal melodies that smack of both infectious pop and dance. But Dhir's lyrics have lost none of their sophistication: his social commentary makes " Manipulator " music for the head and heart.
The rest of Ship of Fools follows suit. The creation of its eleven tracks, as Dhir says, allowed him to embrace his true identity as "pop songwriter" whose tunes are custom built for the dance floor. Elephant Stone's refined vision on Ship of Fools is the realization of the gifts of a great band. Add the talents of producer Marcus Paquin (Arcade Fire, The National) to the works, and the result is an album chock full of stylistically diverse cuts that could all stand on their own as hit singles. Indeed, " The Devil's Shelter  (ft. Alex Maas of The Black Angels)," " Where I'm Going ," and " Andromeda " have already been released as singles to critical acclaim. They explore the deep reaches of space rock ("Andromeda"), aggressive dance music ("The Devil's Shelter"), and sophisticated pop songcraft ("Where I'm Going").
Formed in Montreal in 2009, Elephant Stone have toured extensively throughout North America and Europe and are prominent members of the burgeoning psych rock scene. Dhir has recorded, performed, and toured with indie rock icons (Beck), legendary cult bands (The Brian Jonestown Massacre), and contemporary psych titans (The Black Angels, The Horrors). Their first album,  The Seven Seas , was nominated for the prestigious Polaris Music Prize in 2009.
    Ship Of Fools  tracklist:1.  Manipulator 2.  Where I'm Going 3. Cast The First Stone4. Photograph5. See The Light6. Run, Sister, Run7. Love Is Like A Spinning Wheel8.  Andromeda 9.  The Devil's Shelter 10. Silence Can Say So Much11. Au Gallis
Elephant Stone tour dates:10/17 - Schubas - Chicago, IL10/18 - Big Room Bar - Columbus, OH10/20 - Howler's - Pittsburgh, PA10/22 - Trans Pecos - Brooklyn, NY

Moderat Shares Âme Remix of "Running," + VR Video

MODERAT
(MODESELEKTOR + APPARAT)

REVEALS ÂME’S REMIX OF 
“RUNNING” “a must-hear for sensitive electronic-soul lovers” – Pitchfork

“one of the most forward thinking acts in electronic music today” – Popmatters
 Moderat, the alliance of Berlin’s electronic heavy weights, Modeselektor and Apparat, released  III , the final album of their trilogy, this year via Mute/Monkeytown. After performing to thousands each night across Europe and North America, the trio is back with a new remix of their pulsing track “Running.”  This reworking comes from Berlin’s finest duo Âme.  It’s a masterfully crafted piece, dropping Sascha Ring’s vocals boldly in the middle of the track between carefully constructed layers – euphoric brassy synths, melancholic pads and shuffling hi-hats all create the perfect balance between experimentation and control.  Listen to the Âme remix of “Running”  HERE .

Moderat’s “Running” blends wistful melodies with the collective excitement of a night at a summer festival. The song’s sonic palette spans intricate percussions, cascading, yet overtly recognizable synths, a driving kick drum and a wealth of feel-good vibes. This is music for the main stage: a highly emotive kind of pop, built for dancing, but never simple. As described by Sascha Ring (aka Apparat), “‘Running’ is about being part of a mass. A mass that constantly needs to move to function, but one that’s not deciding directions by itself.”

Moderat also recently released a virtual reality version of their “Reminder” video via the New York Times VR app, taking the dystopian sci-fi fantasy of the original video to new levels.  Pfadfinderei, Moderat’s long-time creative partner, teamed up with SEHSUCHT Berlin to use Unreal Engine (a state-of-the-art game engine) coupled with motion capture sequences to create seamlessly integrated 3D scenes.  Get the New York Times VR app to watch the VR version  HERE .  Watch the original video for “Reminder” HERE . Moderat Tour Dates (tix on sale via www.moderat.fm.):
Sat. August 13 - Bochum, DE @ Jahrhunderthalle Ritournelle
Wed. Sep. 28 – Manchester, UK @ Albert Hall
Thu. Sep. 29 – London, UK @ Brixton Academy
Fri. Sep. 30 – Brussels, BE @ Forest National
Sat. Oct. 1 – Amsterdam, NL @ Heineken Music Hall

Chairlift Shares “Get Real” in Celebration of 6th Month Anniversary of 'Moth' Album Release

NEW MUSIC: Chairlift Shares  “Get Real”  in Celebration of 
6th Month Anniversary of Moth Album ReleaseDuo to Play Major Festivals Including Lollapalooza, ACL and The Meadows
 (Columbia Records; New York, NY; July 22, 2016) - Today marks the 6 month anniversary of Chairlift's album  Moth . To celebrate, the duo has released new song "Get Real," available now at Spotify and Apple Music. Chairlift has also shared an inside look at the making of  Moth , watch the behind-the-scenes video here. The album is currently available at a discounted price of $7.99 exclusively at iTunes until Friday, 7/29, see purchase links below.

Purchase ‘Moth’ Here:
iTunes – http://smarturl.it/MothAlbum
Spotify – http://smarturl.it/MothSpotify
Amazon – http://smarturl.it/MothAmazon
Google Play – http://smarturl.it/MothGP
Apple Music – http://smarturl.it/MothAM

"Get Real" is a sophisticated ballad with R&B influences and was written with the duo's festival sets in mind. Chairlift will perform the new song and tracks from all three studio albums at Lollapalooza next week as well as Austin City Limits and The Meadows this fall. Visit http://chairlifted.com/shows for more information.

UPCOMING TOUR DATES:
7/30       CHICAGO, IL             LOLLAPALOOZA
7/30       CHICAGO, IL             EMPTY BOTTLE
8/21       MONTAUK, NY          THE SURF LODGE
9/30       AUSTIN, TX               AUSTIN CITY LIMITS FESTIVAL
10/2       NEW YORK, NY         CITI FIELD MEADOWS MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL
10/7       AUSTIN, TX               AUSTIN CITY LIMITS FESTIVAL

Heidi Lynne Gluck Announces Debut LP Out August 26 + Releases First Single

Heidi Lynne Gluck Releases Single
“ Mercury Rising ”



Announces Debut LP Pony Show 
Out August 26

Kansas City based singer-songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and producerHeidi Lynne Gluck has released single “ Mercury Rising ” today via  Elmore Magazine .The track comes off of her debut full length  Pony Show  which is slated for releaseAugust 26 via Lotuspool Records. The album was produced, composed, and recorded by Gluck. Her sophisticated arrangements provide a strong foundation for melancholy lyrics sung with a delicate, self-assured and authentic voice.
 
Pony Show’s narrative touches on perseverance amid the captivity of love, loss, and limbo. Born in Manitoba, Canada, Gluck’s songwriting carries forward the tradition of her heroes and fellow Canadian exports, Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, and Neil Young.She weaves resilient and vulnerable lyrics over sophisticated, majestic arrangements. At the album’s catchiest, it calls directly back to the traditions of 70s piano-driven pop. At its most minimal, it leaves little to the imagination with nothing to distract from the monogamy-challenging detachment of the lyrics.
 
A veteran player and session musician, offering bass, guitar, piano, keys, background vocals, accordion, and lap steel on over 30 albums, Gluck has collaborated with Juliana Hatfield’s Some Girls, Margot & the Nuclear So and Sos, Lily & Madeline, Simrit, and many more. Heidi released her first solo EP, “The Only Girl In The Room” in 2015, featuring her understated vocal style, clever arrangements, and confessional lyrics.
 
Check out the first single “Mercury Rising” and keep an eye out for Pony Show available on August 26 in physical and digital formats.

MARK STOERMER To Release New Album "Dark Arts" - Out 8/5

MARK STOERMER To Release New AlbumDark Arts  PRESS HERE to Watch "Spare the Ones That Weep" via NME   Dark Arts  out August 5th Album art
Mark Stoermer, bassist of The Killers, will digitally release his second solo album  Dark Arts  on August 5th on his own record label St. August Records.  PRESS HERE  to watch the music video for lead single "Spare the Ones That Weep," which premiered today on  NME.  Dark Arts is available to preorder now along with a re-issue of Stoermer's first solo album, 2011's Another Life -  PRESS HERE  to pre-order. "Spare The Ones that Weep" tiptoes between a glitched-out shuffle with resounding organ and Stoermer's vulnerable vocals, carrying the titular line gleefully lifted right from Jean-Luc Godard's sci-fi noir classic Alphaville. "The lyrics take on multiple levels," Stoermer explains. "There's a fantasy element. It's a daydream from someone watching the film who wants to be inside of it."
 
Dark Arts'  13 songs comprise a mosaic of sixties-induced psychedelia, bluesy desert rock swagger, plaintive lyrical poetry, and lithe and lush cinematic orchestration. The album builds on the foundation of Another Life, while expanding the sound beyond that record's folk-tinged roots. Co-produced by David Hopkins of Bombay Heavy and recorded at The Killers' Las Vegas headquarters Battle Born Studios and Studio at The Palms, Dark Arts weaves together a twisting and turning trip through a myriad of styles.
 Since the release of Another Life, Stoermer has not only released 2012's Battle Born with The Killers, but he performed alongside Dhani Harrison on Conan for "George Harrison Week" in 2014. He went on to handle bass duties for The Smashing Pumpkins and performed around the globe on their Monuments to an Elegy Tour. Dark Arts track list:1. Alchemical Formula2. Drifting Caterpillar3. Spare The Ones That Weep4. 39 Steps5. Avarice/What's Coming6. The Break In7. Take My Time8. Blood and Guts (The Anatomy Lesson)9. Tow The Line10. Are Your Stars Out?11. Fingerspitzengefühl12. What Was In-Between13. Pretend Song www.markstoermer.comFacebook / Twitter / Instagram

Sara Jackson-Holman Shares "Run" Via Brooklyn Vegan | Announces 'Didn't Go To The Party' LP Out 9.16

SARA JACKSON-HOLMAN SHARES "RUN" VIA BROOKLYN VEGAN

ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM 'DIDN'T GO TO THE PARTY'

OUT 9.16 ON EXPUNGED RECORDSPhoto Cred: Myles KatherineLISTEN & SHARE: Sara Jackson-Holman - "Run"
"Gorgeous string arrangements... a lush, groovy track"
 - Brooklyn VeganToday, Sara Jackson-Holman premiered "Run," the first single off her upcoming album,  via Brooklyn Vegan. 'Didn't Go To The Party' comes out September 16th on Expunged Records.

A classically-trained pianist, as well as a pop singer-songwriter, Sara Jackson-Holman weaves together her varied musical loves (including Kate Bush, Carole King, Serge Gainsbourg and Erik Satie) into a rich and playful fabric.

"I was really inspired by Serge Gainsborg-esque strings for this song," she told Brooklyn Vegan ..."I wanted 'Run' to feel like it could be in a soundtrack to a warm-hued 70s movie, or just a great song to drive to."

In part, 'Didn’t Go To The Party' explores the arc of romantic relationships. One such relationship of inspiration was with her longtime collaborator in the studio. They worked on the album even after their relationship had ended, and, for certain, the twilight of that romance was entangled with the creative process.

There is a subtle yet important coda to this narrative of solitude and singleness, found on “Run.” At first blush, it may sound lyrically like a traditional pop song. In actuality, it’s a love song for Sara’s female friends, the ones who supported her and inspired her through rocky emotional terrain. When she sings: "if you want a partner in crime, I will be your girl," or more simply, "this love is different," it’s with a distinctly feminine energy in mind.

String arrangements from Jherek Bischoff (Xiu Xiu, Amanda Palmer) bolster the elegant and cinematic quality of Sara’s songwriting.

Pre-orders start this Friday, 7/22 on iTunes. Every pre-order includes a free instant download of the song "Run".DIDN'T GO TO THE PARTY - TRACKLISTING
01. Monsoon
02. Go To My Head
03. Run
04. You’ll Come Around
05. Warmed Through
06. Killing Me Boy
07. Didn’t Go To The Party
08. Along For The Ride
09. Fire Fire Fire
10. Too Late
11. Spring Comes Again