Follow Us Around Pt.1

We’ve been busy. You know how you can tell? No blog post for weeks – no words here at the HQ – even as our newest album, Darker Lights is about to drop. All the work that goes along with releasing an indie record these days has gotten in the way… our apologies.

So there’s a lot going on…

First, the very first sound to be leaked from Darker Lights can be found and listened to here at: exclaim.ca. “The Hedonist,” just happens to be one of our heaviest selections from the new album…there’s more to it than that.

Second, we have a tour coming up (8 Shows in two weeks, plus 2 video performances).  Here are the dates (also on Exclaim.ca).  I was toying with naming this tour the “Follow Us Around Tour,” but opted to call it the “Autumn 2012 Tour” and to make some blog posts under that title instead.  So stay tuned for my tour diary as it happens from the road (complete with photos, etc.).  Meanwhile,  here are the details:

September 28, Avante Garde Bar, Ottawa ON (w/ Danielle Knibbe, Brittanny Kwasnick and Greg McEvoy $5 doors 9PM)
September 30, Plan B, Moncton NB (details TBA, $5)
October 1, Gus’ Pub, Halifax NS (w/ This Ship and Pioneer Video, $5 doors 10PM)
October 4, Cellar Pub, Fredericton NB (w / The Kendra Gale Band)
October 7, Divan Orange, Montreal (details TBA)
October 11, Jimmy Jazz, Guelph ON (w/ the Ednas, $FREE$, doors 11PM) join us after the Elwins show across the way!
October 12, Foxx Lounge, Barrie ON (details TBA)
October 17, Handlebar, Toronto ON (w/ Burn Baby Burn, Locomotive 8 and The Effens, $7, doors 8PM)

Third, expect more “leakage” in the coming weeks. The album officially drops Tuesday October 8 but astute followers will be treated to more sights and sounds before then…meanwhile we’ll start packing for our trip…

Poster:

There Are Wolves – New Track for NXNE

Hi all!
We are proud to be finally releasing some new music into the world! Yes, you heard right – a brand new PAPERMAPS track!

Our friends at Exclaim.ca are exclusively streaming the first single from our forthcoming EP, Inferior Ghost.  The track is called There Are WolvesInferior Ghost has an official release date: August 7, 2012! The EP will be available as a limited edition vinyl and digital download!  Stay tuned for more details in the coming months!

There Are Wolves
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All this is in celebration of our upcoming NXNE showcase at Rancho Relexo, Thursday June 14th – 11PM Sharp!
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If you can’t get enough PAPERMAPS this festival, come see us at the SonaBLAST NXNE Party happening at the Football Factory (164 Bathurst Street  just south of Queen St.), Friday June 15th!!!

Also we (or some of us) will be appearing at the excellent record and vintage clothing store, Of A Kind (1037 College St. W) for a special instore performance, Sunday June 17th  at 7pm – all are welcome! – a nice way to top off the festival!

Cheers!
-d