There’s a handful of records that I’m looking forward to hearing in the coming months. At the top of my wish-list is Future Weather, the forthcoming record from The War On Drugs due October 28th on Secretly Canadian. The release comes over two years since their last (and fantastic) release Wagonwheel Blues.

Here’s hoping the band comes through Wisconsin in support of the record. Take a listen to “Comin’ Through” from Future Weather below:

MP3: The War On Drugs – “Comin’ Through”

A new Damien Jurado record is always something to get excited about. Coming soon is Saint Bartlett (Secretly Canadian, 5/25) with an extensive tour to follow. If new song “Arkansas” is any indication of what the rest of this release holds, I’ll be very, very pleased.

Upcoming: Damien Jurado will play Mad Planet in Milwaukee on Tuesday, June 8th and Schubas in Chicago on Wednesday, June 9th.

MP3: Damien Jurado – “Arkansas”
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Pre-Order: Damien Jurado – Saint Bartlett

Magnolia Electric Co. will release Josephine on July 21st via Secretly Canadian. Today, Pitchfork ran a revealing interview with Magnolia Electric Co. front-man Jason Molina, it’s essential reading if you’re a fan.

For my money, there are few live albums in the past decade that hold a torch to Magnolia Electric Co.’s Trials And Errors. Though physical copies are long out of print, you can (and should) download it digitally. It’s essential listening and/or a great introduction to the group.

Sadly, there are no Wisconsin dates scheduled on their summer tour, meaning a trip to Chicago might be warranted. Get an audio preview of the upcoming record, by downloading the title track, “Josephine” below.

Myspace: Magnolia Electric Co.
MP3: Magnolia Electric Co. – “Josephine”

Here’s a peak at the artwork from the upcoming Damien Jurado record entitled Caught In The Trees, coming to your eager ears via Secretly Canadian on September 9th. Excited? You better believe we are. One of my favorite songwriters, Damien’s records are fragile and telling. He’s an absolute privilege to see live, so do it if you have a chance.

Below you’ll find the first single, “Gillian Was A Horse” as a free and legal download. He was fantastic at the High Noon a few years back, and I hope/expect him to be back in support of the upcoming record.

Myspace: Damien Jurado
MP3: Damien Jurado – “Gillian Was A Horse”

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