Nothing to look forward to after Labor Day except Thanksgiving, eh? Perhaps Midlake's Oak and Julian--a digital EP of rarities--will tide you over until it's time to wear your eating pants again.
The iTunes exclusive (out Sept. 4) will feature two acoustic versions of songs from their 2006 release The Trials of Van Occupanther. The other two are b-sides from vinyl-only foreign releases.
Track listing:
1. Roscoe (Acoustic Version)
2. It Covers The Hillside (Acoustic Version)
3. Marion
4. Mornings Will Be Kind
And catch them on their fall tour:
September
4 - Atlanta, Ga. @ The Earl
5 - Carrboro, N.C. @ Cat's Cradle
6 - Washington, DC @ Black Cat
7 - Philadelphia, Pa. @ Theatre of Living Arts
8 - New York, N.Y. @ Webster Hall
9 - Boston, Mass. @ Paradise Rock Club
11 - Cleveland, Ohio @ Grog Shop
12 - Chicago, Ill. @ Metro
16 - Austin, Texas @ Austin City Limits
20 - Houston, Texas @ Numbers
24 - Phoenix, Ariz. @ Rhythm Room, Phoenix, AZ
25 - Los Angeles, Calif. @ Henry Fonda Theatre
26 - Solana Beach/San Diego, Calif. @ Belly Up Tavern
27 - San Francisco, Calif. @ Great American Music Hall
29 - Portland, Ore. @ Doug Fir
30 - Seattle, Wash. @ Crocodile Cafe
October
2 - Denver, Colo. @ Bluebird Theatre
3 - Lawrence, Kan. @ Jackpot
Related links:
Midlake.net
Paste review: The Trials of Van Occupanther
Paste Video of the Day: "Bandits"
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