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Sons Of (Sam Prekop and John McEntire) announce 2xLP vinyl pressing of their widely acclaimed debut

Sons Of, the new duo of Sam Prekop and John McEntire, have announced the long-awaited vinyl pressing of their debut self-titled album.

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Named Pitchfork Best New Music on its original release last year and racking up numerous "best of 2022" mentions, the album now receives an extended 2xLP limited-edition pressing on white vinyl, featuring the new track, "A Drink At The Banquet." Also available on limited sea glass vinyl, the 2xLP edition will be out on June 23rd.

Orders from the Thrill Jockey website will ship immediately, with Bandcamp orders shipping on the release date of June 23rd, and the record will be available in stores that same day.

The duo will be doing more shows soon too, watch this space!
Upper Wilds touring with Pelican this August, share new live video for Jupiter single "10'9"

Ahead of the release of their new album Jupiter, out July 21st, Upper Wilds have shared a live video for the single "10'9"," filmed at Brooklyn's Union Pool.

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The video showcases the trio's ferocity and joyful abandon as they tear through Sabbathian grooves, bassist Jason Binnick and drummer Jeff Ottenbacher thundering beneath the fray of guitarist/vocalist Dan Friel's soaring, tremolo-picked leads and waves of of fuzz.

Following the release of Jupiter, Upper Wilds will be playing select shows alongside Pelican throughout the midwest, including a special album release show for Jupiter at The Metro in Chicago:

Aug. 9 - Indianapolis, IN - HiFi *
Aug. 10 - Louisville, KY - Whirling Tiger *
Aug. 11 - Detroit, MI - Smalls *
Aug. 12 - Chicago, IL - Metro*
Aug. 13 - Cleveland, OH - Happy Dog w/ Hiram-Maxim

* w/ Pelican
Pelican announce deluxe remixed & remastered edition of classic The Fire In Our Throats Will Beckon The Thaw, out July 21st

Pelican and Thrill Jockey are proud to present a deluxe edition of Pelican’s acclaimed 2005 album The Fire In Our Throats Will Beckon The Thaw, out July 21st, 2023.

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The newly remixed and remastered album features special bonus rarities including an early version of “Red Ran Amber,” (previously only available on a split with MONO) and demos of “Autumn Into Summer,” “Last Day of Winter” and “Sirius”. With the fresh new mix by Greg Norman and remastering by Josh Bonati, the deluxe edition brings a clarity and punch to the recordings that highlight the interplay between each member.

The rhythm section of bassist Bryan Herweg and drummer Larry Herweg shines more brightly, bolstering the intricate melodicism and interlocking riffing between guitarists Trevor Shelley de Brauw and Laurent Schroeder-lebec. The more articulate presentation of the album showcases the power of each individual player while buttressing Pelican’s distinct sound as a unified force.

The full force of the album’s increased sonic heft is evinced in today’s release of album standout “March to the Sea,” whose new mix/master, an essential epic in the band's catalog which embraces the darker tropes of metal and twists them into knottier, more nuanced webs.
Helen Money & Will Thomas share sublime, cinematic title track from new album Trace, out May 12th

Ahead of the release of their new collaborative album Trace, out May 12th, cellist Helen Money and composer Will Thomas are sharing the album's luscious, immersive title track.

Listen to "Trace" now

Demonstrating the duo's masterful command or atmosphere and texture, "Trace" emerges from sweeping cello vapours and crystalline piano chords, building from slow, delicate gestures into a hypnotic pulse as the piece grows more rhythmically and sonically dense; each deviation rewarding with unexpected textures and sounds.

Trace is available to preorder now on limited-edition translucent yellow LP and CD.
Black Duck share elemental new single "Second Guess"; debut album out June 23rd

Following the announcement of their self-titled debut album out June 23rd, new Chicago trio Black Duck (Douglas McCombs, Bill MacKay, Charles Rumback) share elemental new single "Second Guess."

Listen to "Second Guess" now

Tapping into freeform revelations akin to labelmates Jim White & Marisa Anderson, "Second Guess" expands traditional folk forms into hypnotic drift. McCombs and MacKay's weightless guitar lines shift and expand with the grace of cloud formations, arcing zephyrs strafing the sky, while Rumback's billowing percussion punctuating the track with the low rumble of thunder and rain on the horizon.

Black Duck's self-titled debut album is available to preorder now on limited-edition turquoise vinyl and CD.
Tortoise announce U.S. tour dates for Nov. 2023

The inimitable Tortoise have announced more U.S. tour dates for 2023, with tickets on sale Thursday 4 May at 10am EST:

Nov. 1 - Athens, GA - 40 Watt Club
Nov. 2 - Carrboro, NC - Cat's Cradle
Nov. 3 - Asheville, NC - The Grey Eagle
Nov. 4 - Columbia, SC - The Jam Room Music Festival
Nov. 5 - Washington, DC - Black Cat
Nov. 6 - Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer

Hopefully there'll be more worldwide dates that we can share with you very soon too...

We also have the new opaque golden yellow LP pressing of classic album Rhythms, Resolutions and Clusters up on the store NOW, featuring remixes and reworks of classic tracks from the likes of Steve Albini, Jim O'Rourke and more.

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Sons Of (Sam Prekop and John McEntire) announce 2xLP vinyl pressing of their widely acclaimed debut

Upper Wilds touring with Pelican this August, share new live video for Jupiter single "10'9"

Pelican announce deluxe remixed & remastered edition of classic The Fire In Our Throats Will Beckon The Thaw, out July 21st

Helen Money & Will Thomas share sublime, cinematic title track from new album Trace, out May 12th

Black Duck share elemental new single "Second Guess"; debut album out June 23rd

Tortoise announce U.S. tour dates for Nov. 2023