Pedro the Lion have released “Model Homes,” the second single off their forthcoming album Phoenix, out Jan. 18, 2019, through Polyvinyl. ‘
“Model Homes” follows October’s “Yellow Bike,” the first single off Phoenix. It lies in the same propulsive vein as that previous track, finding David Bazan newly re-energized and ready to face the world after giving up his most famous musical mantle for over a decade. “A redwood tree, properly starved for resources, might easily mistake itself for a saguaro cactus and learn to feel at home in the desert,” Bazan said in a statement, as inscrutable as ever.
Listen to “Model Homes” below, plus a Bazan performance from the Paste archives. Pedro the Lion will continue touring in February of next year—find a full list of dates further down.
Pedro the Lion Tour Dates:
February
08 – Boise, Idaho @ Neurolux
09 – Salt Lake City, Utah @ Metro Music Hall
10 – Denver, Colo. @ Bluebird
12 – Tucson, Ariz. @ 191 Toole
13 – Phoenix, Ariz. @ Crescent Ballroom
14 – Los Angeles, Calif. @ Lodge Room
16 – San Diego, Calif. @ Irenic
17 – Santa Ana, Calif. @ The Observatory
19 – Oakland, Calif. @ New Parish
20 – San Francisco, Calif. @ The Independent
22 – Portland, Ore. @ Revolution Hall
23 – Tacoma, Wash. @ Alma Mater
24 – Vancouver, B.C. @ Biltmore Cabaret
May
03-05 – Atlanta, Ga. @ Shaky Knees Festival