Dallon Weekes, the sensible thoughts behind I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME, is readying the discharge of his glossy new album, GLOOM DIVISION, within the new yr. That includes a cutting-edge mixture of R&B, post-punk, and artwork pop, Weekes contends with love, vainness, and satanic panic throughout a dozen tracks that pull from Corridor & Oates as a lot as they do the Flaming Lips. It’s set to be one other daring assertion from Weekes, who’s teasing the challenge with a brand new single known as “GLOOMTOWN BRATS.” The track is theatrical, takes photographs at nepo existence, and comes with a tour announcement that can see iDKHOW help the document (out Feb. 23 by way of Harmony) all through March and April.
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“Writing has all the time been an outlet to exorcise your demons or tough feelings, however with GLOOM DIVISION, I made a aware effort to cease censoring myself in the case of the topic materials, or what I wished to say,” he says.
Forward of its launch, Weekes walked us by means of a handful of tracks that formed and enlivened his second studio album.
Ian Dury & The Blockheads – “Intercourse & Medicine & Rock & Roll”
A basic track that is usually misinterpreted as being about extra, however actually it is a warning in regards to the futility and banality of pursuing a lifetime of 9-to-5 jobs.
The Flaming Lips – “Race For The Prize”
The Flaming Lips had been the primary band to show me that suggestions, damaged and smashed-sounding drums, and soiled, unwinding tape machines might be lovely, too. What a gap! A stupendous punch within the face.
Louis Xiv – “Louis Xiv”
Criminally underrated act from the early ’00s. That is rock ’n’ roll. Who else might get away with naming a track after themselves, or presumably a French monarch?
Blur – “On Your Personal”
Within the post-grunge ’90s, Britpop turned my place for refuge from the favored music of the time. (See additionally: Pulp/Radiohead/Supergrass/and many others.) Blur was all the time my favourite. Nonetheless are.
Foxygen – “Face the Info”
A incredible track about accepting a creeping actuality, even when it will not be nice. “You are by no means gonna be a well-known rock ’n’ curler”? What an excellent line! Foxygen are completely unafraid to be bizarre with their manufacturing. I really like this.
Participant – “Child Come Again”
Sooner or later, all of us succumb to the bewitching, come-hither world of yacht rock. You might not imagine me proper now. That is fantastic. I am going to see you on the deck, whenever you’re prepared.
The Vehicles – “I am Not the One”
I’ve obscure reminiscences of this track as a toddler, after which extra within the ’90s. It took me some time to seek out out who it was precisely (pre-internet). After all it was the Vehicles.
Weezer – “No Different One”
When Pinkerton dropped, I beloved it instantly. Not everybody did, and I had a tough time understanding why. I assumed it was sensible and noisy and sounded the way in which my mind felt. It was excellent.
Corridor & Oats – “Wealthy Lady”
These of us who develop up with out cash will all the time be capable to rely on the “well-to-do” as fodder for pop songs. It is the very least they will do.
Phantom Planet – “The Blissful Ending”
Their self-titled album is definitely in my High 10. They had been type sufficient to permit me to pattern the drums from this track for “DOWNSIDE.” Give them a pay attention at this time, or at your earliest comfort.
Catch iDKHOW on the street at one of many many dates beneath.
iDKHOW 2024 tour dates
December 30 – Salt Lake Metropolis, UT – The Depot
March 15 – Nashville, TN – Eastside Bowl *
March 17 – Atlanta, GA – Hell as Masquerade *
March 19 – Orlando, FL – Plaza Reside *
March 20 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Tradition Room *
March 21 – Tampa, FL – Crowbar *
March 23 – Raleigh, NC – Motorco *
March 24 – Richmond, VA – The Nationwide *
March 25 – Washington, DC – Atlantis *
March 26 – Philadelphia, PA – Brooklyn Bowl Philly *
March 28 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza *
March 29 – Boston, MA – Brighton Music Corridor *
March 30 – Rochester, NY – Montage Music Corridor *
April 1 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo Iron Works *
April 2 – Toronto, ON – The Axis Membership *
April 5 – Detroit, MI – Shelter *
April 6 – Columbus, OH – Newport *
April 8 – Chicago, IL – Backside Lounge *
April 9 – Milwaukee, WI – Rave II *
April 11 – Minneapolis, MN – Fineline *
April 12 – Madison, WI – Majestic Theatre *
April 13 – St. Louis, MO – Delmar Corridor *
April 15 – Colorado Springs, CO – Black Sheep *
April 16 – Denver, CO – Ogden *
April 19 – Seattle, WA – Crocodile *
April 20 – Vancouver, BC – Fortune Sound Membership *
April 21 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre *
April 24 – San Francisco, CA – August Corridor *
April 26 – Los Angeles, CA – Regent *
April 28 – San Diego, CA – Music Field *
* with Benches
