It's been half a decade since eclectic "noh-wave" collective Yamantaka // Sonic Titan delivered their Polaris-shortlisted sophomore effort Uzu. This year, however, they'll break their silence in the loudest way possible with a brash new LP.
Called Dirt, the band's third effort sees them further blend genres as they explore various sonic terrains. According to a press release, "they're the heaviest they've ever been" on this new release.
Dirt will be released on March 23 via Paper Bag. The album's lead single "Someplace" can be streamed below [via FADER].
Furthermore, Yamantaka // Sonic Titan will bring their acclaimed live show on a hefty North American tour that includes dates throughout Canada. Peep their full itinerary below.
Dirt:
1. Karonhiake
2. Someplace
3. Dark Waters
4. Yandere
5. The Decay
6. Beast
7. Hungry Ghost
8. Dirt
9. Tawine
10. Out of Time
Tour dates:
03/13-16 Austin, TX - SXSW
03/17 New Orleans, LA - Gasa Gasa
03/18 Atlanta, GA - The Earl
03/19 Durham, NC - Duke University
03/20 Washington, DC - Union
03/22 Philadelphia, PA - The Sound Hole
03/24 Brooklyn, NY - Baby's All Right
03/25 Cambridge, MA - Middle East
03/27 Montreal, QC - L'Esco
03/28 Quebec City, QC - L'Anti
03/29 Toronto, ON - The Baby G
03/30 Sarnia, ON - Refined Fool Brewing
03/31 Milwaukee, WI - Cactus Club
04/01 Minneapolis, MN - 7th Street Entry
04/02 Winnipeg, MB - Handsome Daughter
04/04 Saskatoon, SK - Amigos
04/05 Edmonton, AB - Starlite - Lower Hall
04/06 Calgary, AB - The Palomino
04/07 Spokane, WA - The Bartlett
04/08 Seattle, WA - Vera
04/09 Portland, OR - Doug Fir Lounge
04/10 San Francisco, CA - Bottom Of The Hill
04/12 Los Angeles, CA - Resident LA
04/13 San Diego, CA - Soda Bar
04/14 Tuscon, AZ - Club Congress
04/17 Wichita, KS - Barleycorns
04/18 Kansas City, MO - Riot Room
04/19 Chicago, IL - Empty Bottle
04/20 Indianapolis, IN - Pioneer
05/18 Vancouver, BC - Biltmore Cabaret
Called Dirt, the band's third effort sees them further blend genres as they explore various sonic terrains. According to a press release, "they're the heaviest they've ever been" on this new release.
Dirt will be released on March 23 via Paper Bag. The album's lead single "Someplace" can be streamed below [via FADER].
Furthermore, Yamantaka // Sonic Titan will bring their acclaimed live show on a hefty North American tour that includes dates throughout Canada. Peep their full itinerary below.
Dirt:
1. Karonhiake
2. Someplace
3. Dark Waters
4. Yandere
5. The Decay
6. Beast
7. Hungry Ghost
8. Dirt
9. Tawine
10. Out of Time
Tour dates:
03/13-16 Austin, TX - SXSW
03/17 New Orleans, LA - Gasa Gasa
03/18 Atlanta, GA - The Earl
03/19 Durham, NC - Duke University
03/20 Washington, DC - Union
03/22 Philadelphia, PA - The Sound Hole
03/24 Brooklyn, NY - Baby's All Right
03/25 Cambridge, MA - Middle East
03/27 Montreal, QC - L'Esco
03/28 Quebec City, QC - L'Anti
03/29 Toronto, ON - The Baby G
03/30 Sarnia, ON - Refined Fool Brewing
03/31 Milwaukee, WI - Cactus Club
04/01 Minneapolis, MN - 7th Street Entry
04/02 Winnipeg, MB - Handsome Daughter
04/04 Saskatoon, SK - Amigos
04/05 Edmonton, AB - Starlite - Lower Hall
04/06 Calgary, AB - The Palomino
04/07 Spokane, WA - The Bartlett
04/08 Seattle, WA - Vera
04/09 Portland, OR - Doug Fir Lounge
04/10 San Francisco, CA - Bottom Of The Hill
04/12 Los Angeles, CA - Resident LA
04/13 San Diego, CA - Soda Bar
04/14 Tuscon, AZ - Club Congress
04/17 Wichita, KS - Barleycorns
04/18 Kansas City, MO - Riot Room
04/19 Chicago, IL - Empty Bottle
04/20 Indianapolis, IN - Pioneer
05/18 Vancouver, BC - Biltmore Cabaret