Listen to Death Cab for Cutie's “Possess Your Heart”

Clocking in at an epic eight minutes and 35 seconds, Death Cab for Cutie's new single, “I Will Possess Your Heart,” has been released, and you can stream it here. Somewhat like an extended trailer for a film, the song gives an in-depth preview of Death Cab’s highly anticipated sixth full-length album.

The first half of the single is a lengthy jam, leading to where presumably the radio edited version will begin with Ben Gibbard's vocals. The band is presently in Los Angeles filming the video for the song.

“I hope this album is a bit of a surprise for those out there that think they have us all figured out,” bassist Nick Harmer told NME. “We can’t wait to share these songs with the world.”

As previously reported, Narrow Stairs is set for release on May 13, and was produced and mixed by Chris Walla, who has also produced for Nada Surf, The Thermals and The Decemberists.

Death Cab will appear at a handful of festivals and venues this summer; most recently added were dates at Pemberton Fest, Sasquatch! and at Red Rocks Ampitheatre in Colorado.

Given that the new album's release date is in May, fans might want to keep their eyes peeled for additional press coverage that might be of particular interest to said listeners. Say, in a certain music, film and culture magazine. You know, in May.

Dates:

April
18 - Bremerton, Wash. @ Admiral Theatre*
19 - Eugene, Ore. @ McDonald Theatre*
21 - Arcata, Calif. @ Van Dozer Theatre/Humboldt State University*
22 - Davis, Calif. @ UC Davis-Freeborn Hall*
23 - San Francisco, Calif. @ The Fillmore*
24 - Las Vegas, Nev. @ The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel
26 - Indio, Calif. @ Coachella

May
9 - Providence, R.I. @ Providence Piers
10 - Boston, Mass. @ Bank of America Pavilion
24 - Portland, Ore. @ Les Schwab Theatre
25 - George, Wash. @ Sasquatch!
28 - Morrison, Colo. @ Red Rocks Ampitheatre

June
15 - Manchester, Tenn. @ Bonnaroo

July
27 - Pemberton, British Columbia @ Pemberton Festival

*denotes shows that are already sold out

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