The Civil Wars, the indie folk duo composed of singer-songwriters Joy Williams and John Paul White, are set to release a new album this coming August 6th. The self-titled record will be their second full-length since their formal start in 2009.
For now, the duo have premiered a new song, “The One That Got Away”, which finds them in a more aggressive and multi-instrumental approach. Listen below.
The Civil Wars – The One That Got Away (Audio) from Columbia Records on Vimeo.
Daytrotter, the music website that has featured countless popular and indie acts recording live in their studios, has launched a vinyl series presenting a few of those acts. The series, titled “Daytrotter Presents” is being launched with its first release being a split 12″ of The Civil Wars and The Lumineers. The pre-orders are ready and live for this first 12″. With an open-run until the last day of pre-orders through July 3rd, you can order the 12″ by itself ($35), or at discounted amount ($25.25) if you’re already a Daytrotter subscriber/member. Or you can get it for FREE (plus shipping) if you sign up for an annual membership for $24. Multiple choices, yes. Here’s the additional info from Daytrotter:
Daytrotter Presents Vinyl #1: The Civil Wars / The Lumineers
Hey friends, this is it! You can now order the first installment of the brand new Daytrotter Presents vinyl series: a 180-gram, 12″ split record including our sessions with The Civil Wars and The Lumineers. The cover art features the session illustrations created by our very own Johnnie Cluney, along with “No. 1″ encircled at the top to mark this series debut.
These musical pieces of art will only be available to order through July 3rd. We will only press as many copies as we receive pre-orders for. In other words, these are extremely rare, collectible items, so don’t miss this small window of opportunity to grab one (or more) for your personal stash.
So that’s the good news, and here’s the even better news: if you Purchase an Annual Daytrotter Membership before July 3rd, we’ll send you a promo code that you can use to get the vinyl for FREE (shipping not included).
We’re ecstatic to have the opportunity to launch the Daytrotter Presents vinyl series with these two phenomenal groups, and look forward to bringing you the next one. So act now to start your own personal collection: become an Annual Daytrotter member and pick up an extremely limited edition vinyl featuring The Civil Wars and The Lumineers.
As always, thanks for your support, and enjoy the tunes!
Tracklisting:
The Civil Wars (Side A)
1. Birds of a Feather
2. Disarm
3. C’est La Mort
4. Oh, Henry
The Lumineers (Side B)
1. Flowers In Your Hair
2. Ho Hey
3. The Dead Sea
To order and get additional info, click here.
Writer’s Comment: Right off the bat, the asking price of $35 for non-member for this split 12” is a bit much. Some would even say preposterous. Most records nowadays, even being 180-gram vinyl and deluxe packaging, go for $20 or less. Once it starts getting into the higher amounts for a single 12” LP then the questioning of the label/source/seller starts. What has warranted the price? For a new record about to be released let alone. Even the discounted cost to members is steep. I am suspecting that it’s all strategic move to steer most people to get or gift an annual membership for the $24 since being the lowest and most cost-effective and “bang-for-your-buck” pricing tier. I’m at a loss for words and can’t really justify or truly understand and accept the asking prices.
I don’t know about you guys, but where I am right now, it’s a balmy 78 degrees. It almost feels like summer. Just almost. In the event that you, like I, were unable to attend SXSW this year and are in the mood for 1. summer to get here already and 2. free music: allow me to present to you a lovely summer playlist put together by the fine people at SXSW, 22 tracks in total from artists as diverse as Jessica Lea Mayfield and Bright Eyes, and G. Love. Pique your interest? Download iTunes x SXSW playlist here. Full tracklisting after the jump. Continue reading…
