For its fourth studio album, Asobi Seksu will look to offer a fresh take on songs spanning the band’s career, replacing “sonic layer of guitars with beautiful new arrangements achieved mainly through the use of acoustic instruments.”
You see, at the urging of One Little Indian owner Derek Birkett, the duo of vocalist Yuki Chikudate and guitarist James Hanna and embraced the opportunity to record at Olympic Studios on an off day during its 2008 UK tour, only months before the 50-year old studio closed its doors for good. The result is Rewolf, a collection of songs said to “re-imagine the texturized dream-pop of the band’s three prior full-lengths” by taking an acoustic approach.
Mixed by touring bassist Billy Pavone, the effort will also include tracks previously only available as b-sides as well as a cover of Hope Sandoval’s (Mazzy Star) “Suzanne”. It will be available beginning November 10th via Polyvinyl.
Asobi Seksu will support the release with a series of acoustic shows in various cities around the world. Find a complete listing of the confirmed tour dates below.
Asobi Seksu 2009 Tour Dates:
09/16 – New York, NY @ Joe’s Pub
09/23 – Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506
09/24 – Atlanta, GA @ The Earl
09/26 – Austin, TX @ The Mohawk
09/27 – Denton, TX @ Hailey’s
09/29 – Tucson, AZ @ Plush
09/30 – San Diego, CA @ Casbah *^
10/01 – Los Angeles, CA @ Troubadour *^
10/02 – San Francisco, CA @ Slims *^
10/03 – Portland, OR @ Doug Fir Lounge *^
10/04 – Seattle, WA @ Chop Suey *^
10/06 – Vancouver, BC @ Biltmore Cabaret *^
10/09 – Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street Entry *^
10/10 – Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge *^
10/11 – Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop *^
10/12 – Toronto, ON @ Horseshoe Tavern *^
10/13 – Montreal, QC @ Il Motore *^
10/14 – Boston, MA @ Great Scott *^
10/15 – Hoboken, NJ @ Mawell’s *^
10/16 – New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom *^
10/17 – Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brendas *^
11/18 – Bournemouth, UK @ Bournemouth Academy
11/19 – London, UK @ Brixton Academy
11/20 – London, UK @ Brixton Academy
11/22 – Leeds, UK @ Academy
11/23 – Norwich, UK @ UEA
11/24 – Sheffield, UK @ Academy
11/25 – Nottingham, UK @ Rock City
11/27 – Manchester, UK @ Apollo
11/28 – Glasgow, UK @ Academy
11/29 – Newcastle, UK @ Academy
12/01 – Portsmouth, UK @ Guildhall
12/02 – Bristol, UK @ Academy
12/04 – Cardiff, UK @ University
12/05 – Birmingham, UK @ University
* = w/ Loney Dear
^ = w/ Anna Ternheim
