Though the name may be deceiving, of Montreal isn’t a Canadian band.
Rather, the self-described “thin/primitive” sounding band hails from Athens, Georgia. Supposedly named after a failed romance with a woman from Montreal, Canada, of Montreal has just released their latest album Lousy with Sylvianbriar today, October 8, through Polyvinyl Records. The name for the album is an homage to the poetry of Sylvia Plath, which served as an inspiration behind some of the tracks, according to frontman Kevin Barnes’ Tumblr.
Today marks the release of the indie-rock band’s twelfth album. In honor of its release, we’re giving away a signed copy of Lousy with Sylvianbriar!
of Montreal will embark on a U.S. tour to promote the new album, beginning in their hometown of Athens, Georgia, on October 18. Tour dates are listed below.
To win a signed copy of Lousy With Sylvianbriar, drop a comment below naming your favorite song with a city name in its title. Mine would have to be “For Baltimore” by All Time Low.
A winner with a North American mailing address will be chosen one week from today, on Tuesday, October 15.
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Tour Dates:
10/18 Athens, GA – 40 Watt Club
10/19 Charlotte, NC – NC Music Factory (Brewzfest)
10/22 Carrboro, NC – Cat’s Cradle
10/23 Washington, DC – U Street Music Hall
10/24 Washington, DC – U Street Music Hall
10/25 Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer
10/26 Cambridge, MA – Middle East
10/27 Brooklyn, NY – Music Hall of Williamsburg
10/28 Brooklyn, NY – Music Hall of Williamsburg
10/29 Cleveland, OH – Beachland
10/30 Chicago, IL – Lincoln Hall
10/31 Madison, WI – Majestic Theater
11/1 Minneapolis, MN – Cedar Cultural Center
11/2 Omaha, NE – Waiting Room
11/3 Denver, CO – Marquis Theater
11/4 Salt Lake City, UT – Urban Lounge
11/5 Boise, ID – Korah Shine
11/6 Seattle, WA – Neumos
11/7 Portland, OR – Wonder Ballroom
11/8 San Francisco, CA – Great American Music Hall
11/9 San Francisco, CA – Great American Music Hall
11/10 Los Angeles, CA – Echoplex
11/11 Los Angeles, CA – Largo at the Coronet
11/12 Tuscan, AZ – Club Congress
11/14 Dallas, TX – Trees
11/15 Austin, TX – Mohawk
11/16 New Orleans, LA – Howlin’ Wolf
11/17 Atlanta, GA – Terminal West
Be sure to pick up a copy of Lousy With Sylvianbriar via Polyvinyl or at your local record store. Tickets are also still available for of Montreal’s upcoming tour.
