Gang Of Youths returned from a long absence in August with the appropriately titled "Things Take Time." That song was our first taste of Compañero, the new album they're announcing today, fresh off the revelation that they'll play Coachella next year. The band says this collection of songs is preoccupied with mortality but arose from a period of relative peace and serenity in their lives. When it arrives in March, it'll be the first Gang Of Youths album in five years.
Along with the album announcement comes a second single, "Benny's Video," named for Michael Haneke's 1992 film. It's a fast-paced, synth-powered track with a surging climax that will probably bring down the house when Gang Of Youths play it live. "You want a miracle, you gotta manufacture it," David Le’aupepe sings. Hear it below, where you'll also find the Compañero tracklist and tour dates leading up to Coachella.
TRACKLIST:
01 "This Machine, It's A Classic"
02 "Things Take Time"
03 "YeYu"
04 "Manilla '98"
05 "Street Value"
06 "Desert Life Museum"
07 "Benny's Video"
08 "Major Arcana"
09 "Ants Control The World"
10 "Which Side Of The River Are You On?"
11 "Future Be Kind"
TOUR DATES:
03/17 - Boston, MA @ Royale
03/18 - Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Steel
03/20 - Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
03/21 - Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer
03/23 - Toronto, ON @ The Phoenix Concert Theatre
03/25 - Detroit, MI @ Majestic Theatre
03/27 - Chicago, IL @ Vic Theatre
03/28 - Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line
03/30 - Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre
03/31 - Salt Lake City, UT @ The Grand at The Complex
04/02 - Seattle, WA @ The Showbox
04/03 - Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom
04/05 - San Francisco, CA @ Great American Music Hall
04/08 - Sacramento, CA @ Harlow’s
04/09 - Indio, CA @ Coachella
04/13 - Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom
04/14 - Las Vegas, NV @ Swan Dive
04/16 - Indio, CA @ Coachella
Compañero is out 3/12 via Mosy Recordings/Sony Music Australia/RCA UK/Arista US. Pre-order it here.
