[SONG OF THE DAY] Fischerspooner (feat. Caroline Polachek) - "Togetherness"

When last we met, Fischerspooner was reportedly dropping SIR on September 22nd. It would appear that they felt like they needed more time to roll this record out, unfortunately. That said, if the rest of the record continues to be as uncontrollably hot as "Have Fun Tonight" and today's song of the day, "Togetherness", then obviously it's going to be worth waiting until February 16th now. 

If you haven't seen the video yet and are into perfectly sculpted bodies then it is an absolutely must see. Also really into Caroline Polachek's addition to the track. Very nice touch. 

NYC fam PLEASE go to Brooklyn Steel tonight because I ran off on tour and cannot. I am trying not to punch myself in the face for missing their first NYC show in like 10 fucking years. Go go go. Please go. Oh my god please go. 

[SONG OF THE DAY] Tourist (feat. Ardyn) - "We Stayed Up All Night"

This time tomorrow there will be a fresh EP, Wash, from UK producer and composer Tourist. My current favorite track on said EP is the hypnotic, "We Stayed Out All Night" featuring Ardyn on vocals. Last month he released a collection of remixes for the song that are worth checking out. Just recently he wrapped a string of US tour dates supporting Bonobo and Bob Moses, his first shows in the states since his set at Coachella earlier this year. He's got a string of dates coming up in the UK and Australia in November and January, so keep an eye out for those. 

TOURIST TOUR DATES
Wed. 11.22 - London, UK @ Corsica Studios (SOLD OUT)
Thu. 11.23 - London, UK @ Corsica Studios (SOLD OUT)
Sat. 12.30 - NSW. Australia @ Lost Paradise
Sun. 12.31 - Perth, Australia @ Origin NYE
Sat. 1.6 - FOMO Festival - Brisbane, Australia
Sun. 1.7 - FOMO Festival - Adelaide, Australia
Sat. 1.13 - FOMO Festival - Sydney, Australia 

[SONG OF THE DAY] Autobahn - "Execution/Rise"

We're a little over a week out from the release of Autobahn's sophomore album, The Moral Crossing. In the meantime, the band shared a new track last week called, "Execution/Rise", a song which, as singer Craig Johnson put it,  "is a reference to being punished for one’s sins, but rising again!" 

The Leeds quintet will be heading out on the road in support of their new album, which is available for pre-order on limited edition white vinyl, so be sure to grab that while you still can. 

AUTOBAHN TOUR DATES

November 4: O2 - Oxford
November 5: Brudenell Social Club - Leeds
November 8: Louisiana - Bristol
November 9: The Lexington - London
10-November 10: The Joker - Brighton  
November 11: Heartbreakers - Southampton
November 16: The Cookie - Leicester
November 17: Record Junkee - Sheffield
November 18: Undegun - Wrexham
November 22: Broadcast - Glasgow
November 23: Sneaky Pete - Edinburgh
November 24: Ku Bar - Stockton-on-Tees
November 25: The White Hotel - Manchester

[SONG OF THE DAY] HABITS - "Work"

If you live for a sweaty circle pit and think it wasn't a good show unless the singer bled a little, please enjoy this angsty anthem from North Wales post-punk outfit HABITS. "Work", which comes from their latest EP, Falling Fluent, eloquently details the plight of the millennial: a generation who is aspirational, overworked, and underpaid. An EP described by singer Sam Davies as, "a meditation on fucking up," Falling Fluent, whilst overwhelmingly nihilistic in nature, is superbly succinct with its subject matter, which varies from hopelessness and self destruction to jealousy and romantic failure. There's little room for misinterpretation with what the five-piece is trying to convey as each track rolls on. 

The band recently performed a sold out EP release show in their hometown at the popular arts space Pie Records and have a string of dates left for the remainder of the year. If you're like me and can't wait to hear more from these guys, fear not, they are working on both new material and more tour dates for 2018. 

HABITS TOUR DATES

Nov 9th - New Cross Inn, London with Group Of Man
Nov 17th - Dead Good Gathering Festival, Liverpool
Dec 31st - Gullivers, Manchester

[SONG OF THE DAY] Saints Of Valory - "Red Smoke"

Last week Austin-rockers Saints of Valory released their third single, "Red Smoke", a sultry departure from "Painkiller" and "Set It On Fire" that came before it. All three songs come from the trios sophomore full length coming next year. Details forthcoming. 

The band will be joining Imagine Dragons, Dashboard Confessional, and Banners on December 2nd at the 93.3 KTCL Not So Silent Night holiday concert in Colorado. Tickets are available now so grab them while you can. 

[SONG OF THE DAY] GGOOLLDD - "The Way That I Feel"

Okay I'm about to have a personal growth moment with regards to bands with an annoying amount of extra letters in their name just so they can have something original because GGOOOODD LLOORRDDEE YY''AALLLL GGOOLLDD IISS SSOO GGOODDAAMMNN GGOOOODD. 

From their upcoming EP, TEETH, which drops on December 1st, feast your ears on "The Way That I Feel". While their other tracks, "Excelsior Springs" and "Secrets" are more glimmering straight up synth pop, "The Way That I Feel" takes a sharp turn into raucously uncharted territory for the band which honestly suits them really well. 

The band just recently wrapped their North American headlining tour and have announced a run of west coast dates supporting The Sounds next month before ending the year with a massive NYE show @ Turner Ballroom in Milwaukee.

GGOOLLDD TOUR DATES:

11/8 — Santa Ana, CA @ Observatory*
11/9 — San Francisco, CA @ Regency Ballroom*
11/10 — San Luis Obispo, CA @ Fremont Theatre*
11/12 — Los Angeles, CA @ Fonda Theatre*
11/13 — Los Angeles, CA @ Fonda Theatre*
11/14 — San Diego, CA @ Observatory*
11/16 — Pomona, CA @ Glasshouse*
11/17 — Pioneertown, CA @ Pappy and Harriet’s*
12/8 — Eau Claire, WI @ The Cabin @ The University of Wisonsin-Eau Claire
12/9 — Minneapolis, MN @ 7th St Entry
12/31 — Milwaukee, WI @ Turner Hall Ballroom
1/26 — Seboygan, WI @ Stephanie H. Weill Center for Performing Arts

* w/ The Sounds

[SONG OF THE DAY] Sego - "Sucker / Saint"

credit: Arash Armin

Earlier this week LA duo Sego released their latest single, "Sucker / Saint". The song is a follow up to last month's "Whatever Forever", both which come from the batch of songs the band recorded with Dave Newfeld (who is known for his work with Broken Social Scene).

The band will be supporting Ok Go at their sold-out SF Fillmore show on 11/2.

If you can't make it to any of their upcoming shows, be sure to follow these dudes on The Gram in the meantime. They are quite entertaining to keep tabs on there. 

SEGO TOUR DATES:

10/26 — San Diego, CA @ Blonde Bar
11/2 — San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore*

* w/ OK Go

[SONG OF THE DAY] Gaffa Tape Sandy - "Beehive"

Given that it's Friday it's only appropriate that I provide y'all with the soundtrack to getting into trouble this weekend. 

Enter: this trio of grimy rock kids. Gaffa Tape Sandy, hailing from Bury St Edmunds. After releasing their Spring Killing EP back in April and performing the BBC Introducing stage at Glastonbury Festival, the band returns with a quick followup, the appropriately titled, "Beehive". The track is busy busy busy with buzzing guitars, perfectly punctuated snarls, and just the amount of cow bell. 

If you happen to be on that side of the pond, there's a few shows coming up in the next few weeks, so go check them out if you can. 

GAFFA TAPE SANDY DATES

26 Oct – Blue Moon, Cambridge (supporting Bloody Knees) 
27 Oct – V Bar, Colchester (supporting Pet Needs) 
02 Dec – The Hunter Club, Bury St Edmunds