Of Montreal's New Album & Tour: Aethermead

0:00On April 2nd, of Montreal's dropping their new album Athamede on June 5th through Polyvinyl, it's the follow-up to last year's lady on the cusp, and they've already shared a visualizer for the lead track, win by David Barnes. Barnes cooked this one up after a tough break up and a big move from Vermont to Brooklyn. He teamed up with engineer Drew Vandenberg, plus live bandmates Clayton Reichlick, Jojo Glidwell, and Ross Brand to record it there. He's long been drawn to New York City's vibe, but could never make the jump until now. The timing lined up just right, turning personal chaos into fresh sounds. Meanwhile, they announced a huge North American tour last month that'll have them hitting the road through most of the summer. They also reissued their 2005 classic The Sunlandic Twins for its 20th anniversary last year. With new music and miles of touring ahead, of Montreal's keeping that indie fire burning strong this season, stay tuned with music news today, AI-powered updates.