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The Lawrence Arms Announce ‘War on X-Mas’ Shows
The Lawrence Arms has announced some holiday shows.
Read More “The Lawrence Arms Announce ‘War on X-Mas’ Shows”Interview: Brendan Kelly of The Lawrence Arms
This past week, I was able to get a hold of Brendan Kelly of The Lawrence Arms before he embarks on a full US tour, including an expertly planned “troll job” of a gig on August 21st at the Four Seasons Total Landscaping venue with Laura Jane Grace. In this interview, we talked about the circumstances that led to this show, the things he admires most about Laura, his songwriting process, and how the pandemic delayed a lot of his creativity and motivation. Brendan’s “Here Goes Nothin'” tour begins on July 30th in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and will wrap up in Cleveland, Ohio on August 22nd. Merchandise for the Four Seasons Total Landscaping show is now on sale.
Read More “Brendan Kelly of The Lawrence Arms”Brendan Kelly on New Podcast
Brendan Kelly of The Lawrence Arms is the latest guest on the Between Awesome and Disaster with Will Carey podcast.
The Lawrence Arms Announce Holiday Livestream
The Lawrence Arms have announced a holiday livestream for December 11th. Tickets are now on sale.
Read More “The Lawrence Arms Announce Holiday Livestream”The Lawrence Arms – “Ghostwriter” Video
The Lawrence Arms have released a video for “Ghostwriter.”
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The Lawrence Arms have released a video for “Quiet Storm.”
Read More “The Lawrence Arms – “Quiet Storm” Video”The Lawrence Arms Break Down New Album
The Lawrence Arms do a track-by-track break down of their new album over at BrooklynVegan:
In a way this is a biblical reference, yes. But in a more real way, it’s about finding your place of peace in a hostile world. In the MOST real way, this is a song that I wrote after Chris and I had discussed his suggestion for the album title Skeleton Coast and once we kinda settled on that, it was really inspiring to me. The inception of the notion of the skeleton coast into this sheaf of songs, as well as the idea to title the album Skeleton Coast, both Chris’s, but we both work back and forth and, I THINK, respond to each other’s thoughts and words and vibes until we wind up with a record of cohesive tunes that are coming from the same team soul. This was my “YO! I’m all in on this concept” offering. Also, Chris’s solo in the interlude has this vaguely twisted but otherwise classic vintage vibe that gives me the creeps in the absolutely best possible way, and his whimsical “aaaaahs” under the bridge before the last chorus…Quite possibly my favorite vocal performance on this whole album.
The Lawrence Arms – “Quiet Storm”
The Lawrence Arms have released the new single “Quiet Storm.”
Read More “The Lawrence Arms – “Quiet Storm””Interview: Brendan Kelly of The Lawrence Arms
You never expect your record about the impending apocalypse will actually release when the entire world is on fire but that’s where The Lawrence Arms find themselves. On July 17th, Chicago’s finest return with Skeleton Coast – the trio’s first collection of new material’s since 2014’s impressive Metropole. It’s been a long six years since then and the new record reflects that – as a creeping dread is felt throughout its fourteen tracks (as opener “Quiet Storm” bluntly puts it, “Listen closely: Some horsemen are calling. Lay back, the night sky is falling”). Skeleton Coast is a wild ride featuring the best work of the band’s career. I spoke with bassist/vocalist Brendan Kelly about recording Skeleton Coast in the middle of the Texas desert, being inspired by the Beastie Boys and Outkast, and how this record is the perfect record for this unprecedented times.
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The Lawrence Arms have shared the new song “Last, Last Words.”
Read More “The Lawrence Arms – “Last, Last Words””Road to the Skeleton Coast Podcast
Brendon Kelly of The Lawrence Arms has a new podcast called “Road to the Skeleton Coast” talking about the band’s album and leading up to their new release. (Overcast link.)
The Lawrence Arms Announce New Album; Stream New Song
The Lawrence Arms will release Skeleton Coast on July 17th. Today they’ve shared the new song “PTA” and pre-orders are now up. You can also check out the album’s track listing below.
Read More “The Lawrence Arms Announce New Album; Stream New Song”Brendan Kelly Relaunches Bad Sandwich Chronicles
Brendan Kelly of The Lawrence Arms has relaunched his blog as a newsletter. There are paid and free articles available.
The Lawrence Arms Finish New Album
The Lawrence Arms have finished their new album.