Bon Iver, Bon Iver Deluxe Edition

On November 29th Jagjaguwar will be releasing a deluxe edition of Bon Iver, Bon Iver, that will feature short films for each song on the LP. Here's the press release ..."Comprised of individual visual works that both complement and enrich the audio on the album, the video accompaniment was in itself another year in the making. Featuring work by Dan Huiting, Isaac Gale, David Jensen, JoLynn Garnes and Justin Vernon, the video work is meant to be consumed as a visual extension of the music, to enhance each listener’s experience with one of the year’s most acclaimed albums. While not music videos per se, these visual accompaniments are striking in their distinctive atmosphere, and compelling works in their own right." The Deluxe Edition will be available on November 29th digitally through iTunes, and as a free DVD for a limited time with the purchase of the record at any participating record store or through Jagjaguwar's mailorder starting in early December.

Watch the visual accompaniment for album track, "Hinnom, TX" below.







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Ryan Adams performs "Oh My Sweet Carolina" w/ Laura Marling

It's fitting that Ryan Adams recently performed a duet with UK songbird Laura Marling. According to Adams he was sent her record, I Speak Because I Can while working on his latest, Ashes & Fire, and he drew inspiration from the young singers music. Adams said "For fuck’s sake I literally threw out 80% of what I had. And it felt good to ask ‘What am I really capable of?’ I felt competitive again to write great songs.”
He recently appeared on 'Live From Abbey Road' with Marling to perform the '00 Heartbreaker classic "Oh My Sweet Carolina."

New Sharon Van Etten- "Serpents"

The first track off of Sharon Van Etten’s forthcoming LP, Tramp debuted the other day. It features both Aaron and Bryce Dessner of the National, The Walkmen’s Matt Barrick, Wye Oak’s Jenn Wasner, and Doveman’s Thomas Bartlett.
Tramp, which will be her first for Jagjaguwar, will see a release this February 7th, with a US tour to follow. Check out all the dates below.
  Sharon Van Etten - Serpents by theartistree.fm

12/13/11 New York, NY - Beacon Theatre w/ The National
02/10/12 Philadelphia, PA - Johnny Brenda’s w/ Shearwater
02/11/12 Washington, DC - Black Cat w/ Shearwater
02/12/12 Carrboro, NC - Cat’s Cradle w/ Shearwater
02/14/12 Columbus, OH - Wexner Center w/ Shearwater
02/15/12 Newport, KY - Southgate House w/ Shearwater
02/16/12 Chicago, IL - Lincoln Hall w/ Shearwater
02/17/12 Chicago, IL - Lincoln Hall w/ Shearwater
02/18/12 Minneapolis, MN - Cedar Cultural Center w/ Shearwater
02/21/12 Toronto, ON - Lee’s Palace w/ Shearwater
02/22/12 Montreal, QC - Il Motore w/ Shearwater
02/23/12 Boston, MA - Paradise w/ Shearwater
02/24/12 Brooklyn, NY - Music Hall of Williamsburg w/ Shearwater
02/25/12 New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom w/ Shearwater
03/20/12 Los Angeles, CA - The Avalon w/ The War on Drugs
03/21/12 San Francisco, CA - The Independent w/ The War on Drugs
03/23/12 Portland, OR - Aladdin Theatre w/ The War on Drugs
03/24/12 Vancouver, BC - The Biltmore Cabaret w/ The War on Drugs
03/25/12 Seattle, WA - The Neptune
03/27/12 Salt Lake City, UT - The State Room w/ The War on Drugs
03/28/12 Denver, CO - Bluebird Theater w/ The War on Drugs
03/31/12 St. Louis, MO - Luminary Center for the Arts w/ The War on Drugs
04/01/12 Bloomington, IN - Rhinos w/ The War on Drugs

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Damien Jurado- "Nothing is the News"

I have to admit this new one from Damien Jurado took a little time to grow on me with it's psychedelic vibe, but now I'm hooked. The new track, 'Nothing Is The News" comes off his upcoming album, Maraqopa which is due out on February 21st via Secretly Canadian. The new work sees him again working with producer Richard Swift, who produced his last LP Saint Bartlett.

Maraqopa tracklisting:
1. Nothing is the News
2. Life Away from the Garden
3. Maraqopa
4. This Time Next Year
5. Reel to Reel6. Working Titles
7. Everyone a Star
8. So On, Nevada
9. Museum of Flight
10. Mountains Still Asleep


"Nothing is the News" by Damien Jurado by DOJAGSC

http://damienjurado.com/

Song of the Week: Frightened Rabbit-"Fuck This Place"

This might sound crazy, but I think this track may be my favorite thing that Frighetned Rabbit has recorded. That's saying a whole lot because I'm a huge fan of the band. "Fuck This Place" comes off a recent three song EP the band put out (you can still grab it for free HERE) and it features a spine tingling duet with Camera Obscura's Tracyanne Campbell. Every time I hear her vocals come in on the second verse it's pure gold.
 
Here's what lead singer Scott Hutchinson had to say about the track and working with Tracyanne. "This is going to sound like total bullshit, but please don’t exhale a ‘pfft’ and stop reading when I say, this song started off as a dream. I honestly dreamt that i did a duet with a mystery female vocal on it and the ‘I don’t know these buildings’ line was definitely in that dream.
So when it came to the writing, I had two parts in my head all along. I have been a big Camera Obscura fan for a long time and when Tracyanne said she’d be up for this, I was incredibly chuffed and her vocal is just beautiful. It’s fairly obvious what it’s about, though I don’t think it’s necessarily a love story. Sometimes you just need looking after, and everyone can feel like a lost wee boy/girl from time to time, especially when you spend your life on tour."

  Fuck This Place by Frightened Rabbit 

"Fuck This Place"
An itch
My eye twitched like a memory of forgotten bars
One of those cities
One of those nights
Everyone's darling
Everyone's sweetheart
Just this drink to hold my hand
One glass of anything
Anything cheap
And I'm here just because
Everyone else has come just to be seen

Oh I don't know these buildings
I think I'm lost

In the perfumed armpit of time
Develop a deadline
These people are bricks
Six feet stones
Wrapped up in bones
Such disappointment on the paper is writ

So i stand still boring and bored
Fetching my eye again

Against the wall
At the end
At the close
Would you be good enough to take me home
'cause I don't know these buildings
I think I am lost
'cause I don't know these building
I think I am lost

Would you
Would you
would you be good enough to take me home?

http://frightenedrabbit.com/

Get to Know: Suburban Living

Suburban Living is the project of Norfolk, Virgina native, Wesley Bunch. He released a 2 song EP, Favorite Friend back in September that has just enough 80's new-wave nostalgia to make it feel fresh again.
He recently unveiled a new song titled, "Give Up", which will be on a forthcoming EP he has in the works for the new year. If it's a preview of things to come, I think 2012 is going to be a good year for Suburban Living.

Give Up by Suburban Living



http://suburbanliving.bandcamp.com/

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Parlovr playing in NYC area

Just found out that these guys are playing in the NYC area next month, which is a very nice coincidence because I've been re-listening to their insanely addictive tracks, "Pen to the Paper" and "Hell,Heaven" a whole lot lately.

They'll be in town on Dec. 15th at Glasslands as part of the PopGun Holiday Party with North Highlands, BELL and Leisure, and Dec. 16th at Mercury Lounge opening for Serenades.





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Ben Howard-"The Fear"

If you've fallen in love with the music of James Vincent McMorrow like I have this year, then you need to go and check out Ben Howard. Not that he's a copy of JVMM but when I first heard Howard's music it gave me that same goosebump inducing feeling. According to Howard he was raised in the UK by musical parents who exposed him at a young age to their favorites, such as Bob Dylan, Nina Simone and John Martyn. One listen to his music and you can tell it played heavy on his influences. After a brief stint studying journalism, he decided at 21 to become a full time musician. He built up a solid reputation playing gigs across the UK, and Howard was later signed on to Island Records. His debut album, Every Kingdom was released this past October and debuted at #7 on the UK album chart. 
It features the stunning track "The Fear" which he just released a new video for. Watch it below.  
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Feist- "Graveyard"(live) + New Video

I've been behind in getting familiar with the new Feist album, Metals. As I catch up on it the last several weeks, there's one track that I find myself returning to over & over. There's just something about the song, "Graveyard" that has been getting to me. Maybe it's the lyrics (the soaring "bring them all back to life" chorus) at the end, or maybe it's the leaves finally falling off the trees here in NY. Whatever it is the track has been fitting perfectly on these last few Fall days. I found this great  live version of the song from a recent performance Feist gave over on Studio Q.


Also be sure to check out her new B&W apocalyptic video for the single, “How Come You Never Go There.”





http://www.listentofeist.com/

Sea Pinks- "Autumn Song"

Sea Pinks are a three piece out of Belfast which formed in 2010 when singer & guitarist Neil Brogan took a break from his other band Girls Names. The new project caught some good reviews for last year's Youth is Wasted tape and their Peripheral Vision EP which has been called, melancholic lo-fi pop. That tag may be fitting but the band most definitely has a 50's inspired vibe going on. You can hear it on their new 11 track album, Dead Seas, which features the jangly, blissful, "Autumn Song."

The album is available in a limited, hand numbered edition of 250 12" LPs including 320 kbps MP3 download of all eleven tracks. It's available now on CF Records and you can stream the album in it's entirety HERE.

  Sea Pinks-Autumn Song by write.click.cook.listen

http://seapinks.bandcamp.com/

Lykke Li Live on David Letterman

Swedish sensation Lykke Li stopped by to perform on the Late Show w/ David Letterman last night. She played the song "Silent My Song" from her latest release, the very underrated Wounded Rhymes.

She's currently out on tour with the opening act First Aid Kit, who also lended backing vocals on the performance.




http://lykkeli.com/

'Song of the Week': Coeur De Pirate- "Wicked Games" (The Weeknd Cover)

This weeks 'Song of the Week' comes from Montreal singer, Coeur de Pirate. The moniker which means (“pirate heart”) is the stage name of the talented 22 year old Béatrice Martin who sings & writes mainly in French. She recently released her highly anticipated sophomore album, Blonde which features the single "Adieu" which is getting heavy rotation up in her homeland.
But it's her take on a track, "Wicked Games" by a band called, The Weeknd that really caught my attention. The simple piano and innocence in her voice contrasted with the lyrics of the song adds something special that takes the track to a whole different level.
Give a listen below.

  Coeur de Pirate - Wicked Games (The Weeknd cover) by Friendsfromfar

"Wicked Games"
I left my girl back home
I don't love her no more
And she'll never fucking know that
These fucking eyes that I'm staring at
Let me see that ass
Look at all this cash
And I emptied out my cards to her
Now I'm fucking leaning on that

Bring your love baby I could bring my shame
Bring the drugs baby I could bring my pain
I got my heart right here
I got my scars right here
Bring the cups baby I could bring the drank
Bring your body baby I could bring you fame
And that's my motherfucking word too
Just let me motherfucking love you

Listen ma I'll give you all I got
Get me off of this
I need confidence in myself
Listen ma I'll give you all of me
Give me all of it
I need all of it to myself

So tell me you love me
Only for tonight
Only for one night
Even though you don't love me
Just tell me you love me
I'll give you what I need
I'll give you what I need
Even though you don't love me

Let me see you dance
I love yo watch you dance
Take you down another level
And get you dancing with the devil
Take a shot of this
But I'm warning you
I'm on that shit that you can't smell baby
So put down your perfume

Bring your love baby I could bring my shame
Bring the drugs baby I could bring my pain
I got my heart right here
I got my scars right here
Bring the cups baby I could bring the drank
Bring your body baby I could bring you fame
And that's my motherfucking word too
So let me motherfucking love you

Listen ma I'll give you all I got
Get me off of this
I need confidence in myself
Listen ma I'll give you all of me
Give me all of it
I need all of it to myself

So tell me you love me
Only for tonight
Only for one night
Even though you don't love me
Just tell me you love me
I'll give you what I need
I'll give you what I need
Even though you don't love me 

http://www.coeurdepirate.com/
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Get to Know: Still Corners

This UK four piece began when American expatriate Greg Hughes had a chance meeting with vocalist Tessa Murray on a train in London. “It sounds stupid but it’s completely true,” Hughes recalls. “I was on a train that was going to London Bridge. But for some reason it went to this other stop. And I got out, and this other person got out. It was Tessa.” A cinematic moment that is befitting of the bands music and influences. Hughes sees film as a major influence in the band, “There’re just certain things in certain movies, like older horror movies and other foreign films, that you see sometimes. They just have a certain vibe and atmosphere,” says Hughes. “You’ll see a girl walking towards a train, it’s very atmospheric. There’s a great vibe in that—all these little bits, these tiny moments. That’s what I was trying to go back to."

Their full-length debut, Creatures of an Hour is out now on Sub Pop records. Be sure to check out the standout track "Into The Trees." Stream the album below.

Still Corners - Creatures of an Hour by subpop

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New Video: The Rural Alberta Advantage- "Tornado 87"

The RAA just released a new and extended video for the track, "Tornado 87" off their latest album, Departing. The song tells the story of a real tornado that hit singer Nils Edenloff's hometown of Edmonton back in July 1987 that took the lives of 27 people. The video was directed by Scott Cudmore. 
Here's what Nils had to say about the track ..."Being an Edmontonian, it's impossible to understate the impact that the Tornado of '87 had on the city of Edmonton. A Tornado isn't something that typically happens on the Canadian Prairies, so at the end of that July when Edmonton was struck with an F4 tornado that killed 27 people, it was something that left a permanent mark on the city. In fact, many Edmontonians still refer to July 31st as Black Friday. As an 8 year old at the time, I don't know if I was able to truly comprehend the full impact of the event when it happened and looking back on the writing of this song, I sometimes feel like I approached it from a hypothetical perspective. However, after performing this song in front of thousands people and meeting scores of people who were touched by the Tornado, or a similar event themselves, I feel like I have a more mature appreciation of this song. Whether that's a good thing or not I still can't say, but it was definitely an unanticipated side effect when I was first dreaming of the song."
 


http://www.theraa.com/

High Highs-Stream Their New EP

Last month we spoke about Brooklyn band High Highs and their track "Ivy" which earned our 'Song of the Week' honors at the time. The dreamy blissful number was off the much anticipated new EP from the Brooklyn-by-way-of-Sydney trio.

Hailed as 'One's to Watch' for 2012 the wait is almost over for eager fans. The new 4 song EP is available this November 22, but you can also stream it now over on the bands soundcloud page or below.

  EP by highhighsband

http://highhighs.com/

Damien Jurado unveils New Album Teaser

Seattle's Damien Jurado is one of the most gifted songwriters around today. With 9 albums already to his credit, Jurado is a guy that doesn't get near the cred he deserves. Nobody does heartache better than him. He recently announced plans for album number 10 on his website along with a short video teaser. The new LP sees him working again with producer Richard Swift who manned the controls on Jurado's last studio album, St. Bartlett. 
Take a peek at the preview below.


Damien Jurado at National Freedom from Lance Alton Troxel on Vimeo.


http://damienjurado.com/

Dan Mangan- "Rows of Houses" (Live)

It seems like of all the good new music I've found the last several weeks, at least 75% has come from our neighbors to the north up in Canada. My recent obsession is Dan Mangan and his new album, 'Oh Fortune'. I came upon this killer version of one of my favorite tracks off the disc, "Rows of Houses" taken from a performance on the CBC.
'Oh Fortune' is out now via Arts & Crafts.



http://www.danmanganmusic.com/ohfortune.html

Sharon Van Etten preps New Album

This past Summer Sharon Van Etten announced her signing up with the good folks over at Jagjaguwar (Bon Iver, Okkervil River, Dinosaur Jr.). Now details have surfaced of her first album for the label, which will debut early next year on Feb. 7th. The new LP, Tramp follows up her 2010 album, 'epic', and features some guest performances by Jenn Wasner (Wye Oak),  Aaron Dessner (The National), Matt Barrick (Walkmen) &  Beirut’s Zach Condon.

Here's what Sharon had to say upon signing on with Jagjaguwar earlier this Summer ....."I am excited to announce that I have signed with Jagjaguwar!
For years now, I have admired their releases, their taste, their family, the unconditional love that Jagjaguwar has had for their bands. I have listened to some bands since I was a teenager, they have gotten me through my formative years. I have gotten to tour with a few of their bands, and they are some of the most genuine, open, giving, loving people I have come to find as my friends.  Now, to be a part of their family… I can hardly believe it. Thank you all for the love and support.  I can’t wait to share my new songs and adventures with you!  New album and tour to come early 2012.

  Love More by sharonvanetten 
  For You by sharonvanetten 

http://sharonvanetten.com/
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Song of the Week: Soley- "I'll Drown"

I've been completely entranced by the new album, We Sink from Icelandic singer Sóley. You might be familiar with her work from the band Seabear, who were on a break and allowed her to pursue her solo project. The new disc is her first full length, and follows up her 2010 6 song EP, Theater Island. Right from the jump the opening track, "I'll Drown" sets the mood of the LP, her innocent voice contrasted by the dark lyrics and lo-tech arrangements with all it's clicks and clacks lending to the charm. The disc has a cinematic surreal quality and a quirkiness all at the same time, which makes it a very easy listen.

Get familiar with "I'll Drown Below" to see what I mean, and see if you don't get sucked in too. 


  Sóley: I'll Drown by morrmusic

http://www.morrmusic.com/artist/Sóley
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The Wooden Sky: Two shows in NYC

We told you a few weeks back about The Wooden Sky's new EP, City of Light. The 5 song collection is a little buffer for eager fans as the band prep their new full length which as of now is due early 2012. If your unfamiliar with their brilliant '09 LP, If I Don't Come Home You'll Know I'm Gone you should really run and check it out. Also if you wanna check out the band in person, the guys will be performing in the NYC area this Weds. @ Pianos and on Thursd. @ Union Pool.



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Netherlands- "Something or Nothing"

Newly formed London band, Netherlands, are so fresh that they just played their first shows together earlier this Summer. They've been creating a stir with their hazy new single, “Something Or Nothing” which will soon be released on a limited 7-inch, digitally and on vinyl. The track was originally found on their EP, Places to Haunt, which was recorded with Jimmy Robertson and Demien Castellanos (Florence & The Machine, Big Pink).
  Netherlands - Something or Nothing Single by Netherlands

http://placestohaunt.com/

New Music from Thieving Irons-"So Long"

Former Pela guitarist, Nate Martinez has been hard at work with his new  project, Thieving Irons. The band formed in 2010 after Pela's breakup and later that year released an album, This Midnight Hum. The band is back with a new singe called "So Long" taken from a forthcoming LP which is slated for an early 2012 release. Give it a spin below or you can download it for free HERE.


http://www.thievingirons.com

Get to Know: Daughter

This is actually an artist I discovered the other day via a facebook post/suggestion from an equally talented singer, James Vincent McMorrow. James' hype was spot on about the UK songstress Elena Tonra, aka Daughter, who has a new EP, The Wild Youth out now. She has an intoxicating voice and her new tunes have been on heavy repeat the past few days as I'm getting familiar with her music.

You can stream the 4 song EP below or purchase it via Daughter’s Bandcamp page now, and you can also pick up one of the tracks “Love” for free over at her Soundcloud. One not to miss.



http://ohdaughter.bandcamp.com/

New Video: Real Estate- "It's Real"

A brand new video for 'It's Real' taken from Real Estate's second studio album 'Days' which was released this past October. Directed by Weird Days.



http://www.myspace.com/realestate

Point Juncture, Wa.

I don't know how I've been asleep on this one, but one of my favorite bands from 2008-09', Point Juncture, Wa has had a new album out since earlier this Spring, and I'm just getting my hands on it now. Their last LP, Heart to Elk landed on our best of year end list in 08' and was the perfect mix of power-pop and indie rock mixed with fantastic boy-girl harmonies.

Their new LP, Handsome Orders is out now via Mt Fuji Records, and if the track, "Violin Case" is any indication this one is not going to disappoint either.

Also be sure to check out below our 2009 'Field Recordings' session we did with the band where they performed the song, "Kings Pt 2"





http://pointjuncturewa.com/

The Antlers unveil new EP

Brooklyn band., The Antlers are returning with a new EP later this month titled, (together). The EP follows up the bands critically acclaimed album,  Burst Apart, and features 8 tracks of alternate  takes, remixes and covers. The EP also finds the group collaborating with the likes of Neon Indian, Bear In Heaven, and Nicole Atkins. You can pick up the new work this November 21st on Frenchkiss records.

(together) tracklist:

1. Parentheses (PVT remix)
2. Tongue Tied
3. French Exit (SNRF version)
4. I Don’t Want Love (Peter’s version)
5. VCR (The xx cover)
6. Hounds (with Nicole Atkins)
7. Rolled Together (with Neon Indian)
8. Parentheses (with Bear In Heaven)

http://antlersmusic.com/ 

Frightened Rabbit- Free EP

The lads from Frightened Rabbit have given us some new music to hold us over while waiting for a new record to be made. The 3 song EP is available now for free over on the bands website HERE, and it features the tracks, "Scottish Winds"(which we spoke of a few weeks ago), "Fuck This Place" and "The Work."
You can get your hands on the three songs by giving the band your email address.

Here's what lead singer Scott Hutchinson had to say about the creation of the three new tracks

"Scottish Winds"
Funnily enough, this was pretty much all written on a bus. The X95 to be precise. I was on my way back to our cottage in the Borders, the place we were using to write and record at the time. I think the initial nugget came from the fact that it was an extremely windy day.
It’s the first song I’ve formed entirely in my head, as I didn’t have an instrument to hand and would never start strumming one out on a bus, so to speak. So I wrote the lyrics out on my phone and when I got to the cottage I picked up a guitar and it was just sort of… there.

"Fuck This Place"
This is going to sound like total bullshit, but please don’t exhale a ‘pfft’ and stop reading when I say, this song started off as a dream. I honestly dreamt that i did a duet with a mystery female vocal on it and the ‘I don’t know these buildings’ line was definitely in that dream.
So when it came to the writing, I had two parts in my head all along. I have been a big Camera Obscura fan for a long time and when Tracyanne said she’d be up for this, I was incredibly chuffed and her vocal is just beautiful. It’s fairly obvious what it’s about, though I don’t think it’s necessarily a love story.
Sometimes you just need looking after, and everyone can feel like a lost wee boy/girl from time to time, especially when you spend your life on tour.

"The Work"
This was another one written on a bus, this time the number 62 to Peebles. Again, it was a duet from the start. I have been thinking a lot about ageing and death, especially on our new songs. So two distinct characters emerged fairly quickly.
There’s me being the belligerent young upstart asking ‘what’s the point in getting old?’, then there’s Archie as the counterpoint, convincing me that it ain’t all bad.
It was such an honour to work with Archie. He’s a real Scottish legend, and my mum and dad couldn’t believe I was singing with one of their heroes. When I listen to this one, I think of the great day I spent at his house, mulling over the tune and listening to all his hilarious stories. A real privilege.
  A Frightened Rabbit EP by Frightened Rabbit 

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New Music from Dark Captain

This London 5 piece, formerly known as Dark Captain Light Captain shortened things up with a slight name change for their latest release, 'Dead Legs & Alibis'. Not skimping on the tunes the band are still bringing their brand of 'folktronica' to the mix as you can hear on the disc's first single, "Submarines" below. Give a listen and if you like it you can pick it up as a free download for handing over you email address.

  08. Submarines - Dark Captain by Republic of Music 

 

http://www.darkcaptain.com/

New Video: First Aid Kit- "The Lions Roar"

We spoke a few weeks ago about Swedish sisters, Klara and Johanna Soderberg, aka First Aid Kit.  The pair had just released the title track off their upcoming Sophomore full length, 'The Lions Roar' which will get a release this January 24th on Wichita Recordings. Now we see the sisters unveiling  a new dark and moody video for the song directed by Mats Udd. You can grab the single now via iTunes or at their upcoming shows beginning Nov. 8th, some of which are with fellow Swede Lykke Li, you can check their website for all the details.