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 Paper Bag. The album's lead single "Someplace" can be streamed below .
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 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