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• Aug 02 2011 Carter Tanton (Tulsa/Lower Dens) Announces Fall Tour with...

  Carter Tanton (Tulsa/Lower Dens) Announces Fall Tour with The War on Drugs

  Reveals Details for New Album Freeclouds out November 15

  Download singles “Murderous Joy” and “Horrorscope” (Both mp3s available for posting)

  Carter Tanton (formerly known as Tulsa and current member of Lower Dens) has announced a national tour with The War on Drugs and Purling Hiss behind his forthcoming full-length, Freeclouds with Western Vinyl. Slated for a November 15th release, the album features the enchanting vocals of Boston dream-folk artist Marissa Nadler.

  Tanton’s last release with Tulsa, I Was Submerged won the approval of both the media and fans alike, praised by NPR, SPIN and Rolling Stone, who said Tanton’s “indie-seraphim voice is not of this world.” Discouraged by a Tulsa follow up EP that was never released the band split and Tanton focused his energy on his role as guitar player in Marissa Nadler’s band, touring extensively and recording and arranging parts for her recently released self-titled record. His experience working on Nadler’s album ultimately served as the catalyst that inspired him to record Freeclouds.

  Many of the tracks written for Freeclouds, as well as the album’s title, reference David Bowie’s “Wild Eyed Boy From Freecloud.” Tanton’s imagery, emotions, and melodies feel like a continuation of the forlorn and tragic atmosphere Bowie created. In addition to recording and co-writing one song on Marissa Nadler’s well-received 2011 album, Tanton has recorded albums by George Lewis Jr (Twin Shadow) and Drug Rug among others.

  Carter Tanton Tour Dates

   

  10.10 – Harrisonburg, VA – Blue Nile
  10.11 – Raleigh, NC – Kings Barcade
  10.12 – Asheville, NC – Grey Eagle Tavern & Music Hall
  10.13 – Atlanta, GA – The Earl
  10.14 – New Orleans, LA – Chickie Wah Wah
  10,15 – Houston, TX – Fitzgeralds
  10.17 – Dallas, TX – Bryan Street Tavern
  10.18 – Austin, TX – Emo’s
  10.20 – Tucson, AZ – Plush
  10.21 – San Diego, CA – Soda Bar
  10.22 – Los Angeles, CA – The Satellite
  10.23 – San Francisco, CA – The Independent
  10.25 – Portland, OR – Bunk Bar
  10.26 – Seattle, WA – The Tractor Tavern
  10.27 – Spokane, WA – A Club
  10.28 – Nampa, ID – Flying M
  10.29 – Salt Lake City, UT – Kilby Court
  10.30 – Denver, CO – Hi-Dive
  11.1 – Lawrence, KS – Jackpot Saloon
  11.2 – Columbia, MO – Mojo’s
  11.3 – Bloomington, IN – The Bishop
  11.4 – Cincinnati, OH – Mayday Northside
  11.5 – Cleveland, OH – Beachland Tavern
  11.6 – Baltimore, MD – The Talking Head @ Sonar

  Freeclouds Tracklisting

  1. Murderous Joy
  2. Fake Pretend (feat. Marissa Nadler)
  3. Gauze of Song
  4. Nylon
  5. Saturday
  6. Horrorscope
  7. In Knots
  8. Pasture Sound
  9. Land Lines
  10. Pitch Bent Flute