Japandroids’ new live album, Massey Fucking Hall, is out today. The album will see a vinyl release on October 2nd and can be pre-ordered here.
Japandroids Announce Live Album
The Japandroids will release the new live album, Massy Fucking Hall, on June 19th. Today they’ve shared the live version of “Heart Sweats” from the album
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Phoebe Bridgers brought out her cover of the Japandroids’ “The House that Heaven Built” at her show in Vancouver last week. A fan shot video has made its way online.
Japandroids Announce New Tour Dates
Japandroids have announced some new tour dates.
Japandroids Perform on Seth Meyers
Japandroids performed “No Known Drink or Drug” on Seth Meyers.
Japandroids – “North East South West” Video
Japandroids have released a video for “North East South West.”
Japandroids and Craig Finn at the Neptune Theater
In March of this year I was lucky enough to photograph the Japandroids and Craig Finn in Seattle on Saturday, March 18th at the Neptune Theater. It was a sold out show with no barricade for the photographers to be in front of, so things definitely got rowdy when the Japandroids started. You’ll find the gallery below.
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Japandroids – “Fire in the Western World”
The Japandroids’ cover of “Fire in the Western World” is now up on Spotify and Apple Music.
Japandroids Announce New Tour Dates
The Japandroids have announced some new tour dates. They’ve also put up a new 7″ for sale for “North East South West” that features a cover of “Fire In The Western World” as the b-side.
Japandroids Cover “Love → Building On Fire”
Japandroids’ cover of Taking Heads’ “Love → Building On Fire” has found its way online. The track is a b-side from the band’s limited edition 7″ vinyl that was available only in select record stores.
Japandroids Perform on Colbert
The Japandroids performed “Near to the Wild Heart of Life” on Colbert last night.
Review: Japandroids – Near to the Wild Heart of Life
“It’s a lifeless life, with no fixed address to give/But you’re not mine to die for anymore/So I must live.” On the list of the best lyrics of the decade so far, that one—the most climactic line from the Japandroids’ blistering, cathartic “The House That Heaven Built”—has to be near the top. To me, that line has always been a beautifully apt statement about growing up and moving on. I suppose you could read it as a lyric about a break up, but I prefer to see it as a vow to let go of the things that used to define your life and build new ones in their place.
In a way, that’s exactly what Japandroids are doing on Near to the Wild Heart of Life, their third full-length album and their first in nearly five years. Their last record, 2012’s Celebration Rock, was more appropriately titled than any other album released in the past seven years. Beginning and ending with fireworks, the album raged with pounding guitars, blitzkrieg drums, and shout-along choruses that could put anyone in a party mood. It was an album about being young, staying up all night, making memories with friends, and drinking way more than could feasibly be deemed “necessary.”
Japandroids Stream New Album
Japandroids’ great new album Near to the Wild Heart of Life can be streamed below. The album hits stores on January 27th.
Japandroids – “No Known Drink or Drug”
Japandroids have released their new song, “No Known Drink or Drug,” on Spotify and Apple Music. The song comes from their fantastic new album, Near to the Wild Heart of Life, due out January 27th.
Japandroids Announce 2017 Tour Dates
Japandroids have announced some 2017 tour dates.