Turn off your mind, relax, and float downstream, kids: experimental dream-pop group School of Seven Bells is releasing the follow-up to 2008’s collection of transcontinental trance-jams, Alpinisms (TMT Review). The new album, Disconnect from Desire, is set for a July 13 release on Vagrant/Ghostly International (and Full Time Hobby in Europe). And just in case you’re into such kooky things as laying down all thoughts, surrendering to voids, listening to the color of your dreams, etc., this swirly twirly brainchild of former Secret Machines and On!Air!Library! members will also be playing two shows at Mercury Lounge in their hometown of New York City on June 9 and 10 before heading out into the, you know, Summer Tour Void or whatever. Cosmic. Plastic soul, man, plastic soul.
The album was produced by band member Benjamin Curtis in the band’s home studio and mixed by Jack Joseph Puig at Ocean Way in Los Angeles. “From the start, we knew we wanted to make a record that connected on more of a direct and personal level than we ever had before,” Curtis said. “It’s a complete account of our lives this past year, and it’s crazy how taking an honest look at yourself can tell you the most about the world around you.” Yeah, did I mention that this is a sophomore album?
Tracklist:
01. Windstorm
02. Heart Is Strange
03. Dust Devil
04. I L U
05. Babelonia
06. Joviann
07. Cammarilla
08. Dial
09. Bye Bye Bye
10. The Wait
Tourdates for S(VII)B, more to be announced:
06.09.10 - New York, NY - Mercury Lounge
06.10.10 - New York, NY - Mercury Lounge
• School of Seven Bells: http://www.sviib.com
• Vagrant: http://vagrant.com
• Ghostly International: http://ghostly.com
• Full Time Hobby: http://www.fulltimehobby.co.uk
[Photo: Krittiya Sriyabhandha]
