I’m quite excited that The New Pornographers are working on a new album. The band has confirmed that album will most likely be titled Challengers, and that Neko Case and Dan Bejar will be appearing on the album.

“We’re starting to ramp up for the release of our new album with some very special shows that are up on our tour dates page. FINALLY we will be coming over to visit all of our friends in the UK and playing 3 small intimate shows in London to showcase some of the new songs, followed up by our first ever appearance at the Glastonbury Festival. Then it’s back to the states to take part in the Pitchfork Festival. More news coming soon, looking forward to seeing you all!!”

-Plus they are playing Battery Park on the 4th

“We have just accepted an offer to headline at Battery Park on the 4th of July in New York. We- figured that America has finally come to their senses and are having Canadians help them celebrate their independence day.”
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Billboard and Pitchfork both spoke with the band about the forthcoming album.

New Pornographer 2007 tour dates
04/28 – Indio, CA at Coachella
06/18 – London UK at Bar Academy SOLD OUT
06/19 – London UK at Borderline SOLD OUT
06/20 – London UK at 93 Ft East
06/22 – Pilton UK at Glastonbury Festival
07/04 – New York, NY at Battery Park w/ Midlake
07/15 – Chicago, IL – Union Park at Pitchfork Music Festival

Written by: B. Disco on April 6th, 2007 | Filed under Features, Music News, Tour Dates