- Daniel Johnston (pictured) will be heading out on tour this fall in the US and in Europe. His tour kicks off on September 3 in Portland, Oregon and ends November 11 in The Netherlands. According to his publicist, Is and Always Was, Johnston's first studio album in 7 years, is set for release in October this year. More details on the tour can be found at his official website.
- Vic Chesnutt will release his latest record, At The Cut on September 22 via Constellation Records. The new album features Guy Picciotto of Fugazi and members of Godspeed You! Black Emperor and Thee Silver Mt. Zion. This will be his 16th record, since releasing his first record 19 years ago. He'll hit the road with Guy and Godspeed members in support of the record. The tour kicks off October 23 in Ottowa, Ontario and ends December 5 in Austin, TX at the Central Presbyterian Church. Details on the tour can be found at the Constellation site. And check out this “Chain” MP3 from the new LP.
- J. Tillman will unleash a new LP on September 22 called Year In The Kingdom. This is J. Tillman’s sixth album. As you know, he is also in Fleet Foxes and will be on tour with them for all of August and most of September. He will embark on his own tour in support of his new record in the fall.
BTW, I’ve been laughing at this all day: The Number To Heaven.
