It took all we had not to kill our super-chilled-out-beach-hair-cool vibes when we heard that the powerhouse known as Best Coast (the only band we know of managed by a cat named Snacks) aired the exciting news that their next album will arrive on May 15 through Mexican Summer. Entitled The Only Place, the sophomore effort is produced by Jon Brion and its cover art features a big ol’ bear cradling the 4:20-friendly state that is California.
The cuddly feelings you get when you see the art are sure to carry over to the album itself, as singer Bethany Cosentino describes it as “seriously emo.” Previously released tracks “How They Want Me to Be,” “Dreaming My Life Away,” and “Up All Night” are all included on the upcoming full-length. If that’s not enough Best Coast for you, well, luckily you can you spend your summer chillaxxxed the fuck out, then get off your stoned ass to make it to one of Best Coast’s tour stops. Snacks the cat would want you to.
The Only Place tracklisting:
01. The Only Place
02. Why I Cry
03. Last Year
04. My Life
05. No One Like You
06. How They Want Me to Be
07. Better Girl
08. Do You Love Me Like You Used To
09. Dreaming My Life Away
10. Let’s Go Home
11. Up All Night
Tourdates:
03.12.12 - San Antonio, TX - The Big Spill at the Korova
03.15.12 - Austin, TX - Parking Lot at 9th + Trinity (Google Music SXSW Showcase)
03.15.12 - Austin, TX - Urban Outfitters Back Lot Performances
03.16.12 - Austin, TX - Stubbs (Spin SXSW Showcase)
03.17.12 - The Hype Hotel (Hype Machine SXSW Showcase)
05.18.12 - Los Angeles, CA - Wiltern *
05.19.12 - Oakland, CA - Fox *
05.21.12 - Portland, OR - Aladdin *
05.22.12 - Seattle, WA - Neptune *
05.23.12 - Vancouver, BC - Commodore *
05.25.12 - Aspen, CO - Belly Up *
05.26.12 - Boulder, CO - Fox Theater *
05.27.12 - Lawrence, KS - Granada *
05.29.12 - Omaha, NE - Slowdown *
05.30.12 - St. Louis, MO - Firebird *
06.01.12 - Dallas, TX - Granada Theater *
06.02.12 - Houston, TX - Free Press Fest *
06.03.12 - Austin, TX - Chaos in Tejas *
06.16.12 - Glasgow, UK - Garage
06.17.12 - Manchester, UK - HMV Ritz
06.18.12 - Birmingham, UK - Academy
06.20.12 - London, UK - SBE
06.21.12 - Brighton, UK - Coalition
06.22.12 - Isle of Wight, UK - Isle of Wight Festival
06.24.12 - Atlantic City, NJ - Metallica’s Orion Festival ^
07.09.12 - Orlando, FL - The Social ^
07.10.12 - Miami, FL - Grand Central ^
07.12.12 - Atlanta, GA - Variety ^
07.13.12 - Chapel Hill, NC - Cat’s Cradle ^
07.14.12 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club ^
07.16.12 - Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer ^
07.17.12 - New York, NY - Terminal 5 ^
07.18.12 - Boston, MA - Royale ^
07.20.12 - Montreal, QC - Le National ^
07.21.12 - Toronto, ON - Pheonix ^
07.23.12 - Columbus, OH - Newport Theater ^
07.24.12 - Cleveland, OH - Beachland Ballroom ^
07.25.12 - Madison, WI - Majestic ^
07.27.12 - Chicago, IL - Vic ^
* JEFF the Brotherhood
^ Those Darlins
• Best Coast: http://bestycoasty.blogspot.com
• Mexican Summer: http://www.mexicansummer.com
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