Carter Tanton (Tulsa/Lower Dens) Announces Fall Tour with The War on Drugs, New Album "Freeclouds"

Carter Tanton (formerly known as Tulsa and current member of Lower Dens) has announced a national tour with The War on Drugs and Purling Hiss behind his forthcoming full-length, Freeclouds with Western Vinyl. Slated for a November 15th release, the album features the enchanting vocals of Boston dream-folk artist Marissa Nadler.  

   

Tanton's last release with Tulsa, I Was Submerged won the approval of both the media and fans alike, praised by NPR, SPIN and Rolling Stone, who said Tanton's "indie-seraphim voice is not of this world." Discouraged by a Tulsa follow up EP that was never released the band split and Tanton focused his energy on his role as guitar player in Marissa Nadler's band, touring extensively and recording and arranging parts for her recently released self-titled record. His experience working on Nadler's album ultimately served as the catalyst that inspired him to record Freeclouds.     

 

Many of the tracks written for Freeclouds, as well as the album's title, reference David Bowie's "Wild Eyed Boy From Freecloud." Tanton's imagery, emotions, and melodies feel like a continuation of the forlorn and tragic atmosphere Bowie created. In addition to recording and co-writing one song on Marissa Nadler's well-received 2011 album, Tanton has recorded albums by George Lewis Jr (Twin Shadow) and Drug Rug among others. 

 

Carter Tanton Tour Dates 

 

10.11 - Raleigh, NC - Kings Barcade 

10.12 - Asheville, NC - Grey Eagle Tavern & Music Hall
10.13 - Atlanta, GA - The Earl
10.17 - Dallas, TX - Bryan Street Tavern
10.18 - Austin, TX - Emo's
10.20 - Tucson, AZ - Plush
10.21 - San Diego, CA - Soda Bar
10.22 - Los Angeles, CA - The Satellite
10.23 - San Francisco, CA - The Independent
10.25 - Portland, OR - Bunk Bar
10.26 - Seattle, WA - The Tractor Tavern
10.27 - Spokane, WA - A Club
10.28 - Nampa, ID - Flying M
10.29 - Salt Lake City, UT - Kilby Court
10.30 - Denver, CO - Hi-Dive
11.1 - Lawrence, KS - Jackpot Saloon
11.2 - Columbia, MO - Mojo's
11.3 - Bloomington, IN - The Bishop
11.4 - Cincinnati, OH - Mayday Northside
11.5 - Cleveland, OH - Beachland Tavern
11.6 - Baltimore, MD - The Talking Head @ Sonar

 

   

Freeclouds Tracklisting 

   

  1. Murderous Joy

  2. Fake Pretend (feat. Marissa Nadler) 

  3. Gauze of Song

  4. Nylon

  5. Saturday

  6. Horrorscope

  7. In Knots

  8. Pasture Sound

  9. Land Lines

 10. Pitch Bent Flute