Sylvan Esso, “On & On”

After a surprising turn into noisy guitar chaos on last year's " Hot Slob ," Sylvan Esso announced their new album Ow ∞ last month and shared its Sigur Rós-sampling lead single " Concrete Glen ." The song, which incorporates the gorgeous, familiar-yet-alien sound of Jonsi's vocals from "Svefn-g-englar," marked a return to the duo's usual speciality of folk-informed, forward-thinking pop. Today they've got another new track for us, and it's maintaining the standard of excellence.

"On & On" is frenetic yet melancholy. It sounds like moving drowsily through a world that's buzzing along at an uncomfortably fast pace, but eventually finding synchronicity with your surroundings. In addition to core members Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn, it features an all-star cast of musicians including Wilco's Glenn Kotche on drums and percussion; Wye Oak/Flock Of Dimes' Jenn Wasner on bass, guitar, and percussion; Daniel Aged on bass; Jake Luppen on guitar; and TJ Maiani on drums.

Ow ∞ is out 9/11 on Psychic Hotline. Pre-order it here . Sylvan Esso have scheduled listening parties for 9/3 at the following locations around the world:

Mexico City - 99Recs (Roma) Taipei - Chao Bar Record Store Tokyo - IPPEN Dublin - The Big Romance London - Cafe 1001 Berlin - Unkompress San Diego - Part Time Lover Los Angeles - ISC HQ New York - Mr. Melo Chicago - Parachute Philadelphia - Percy Sound Lounge Denver - ESP Hi-Fi Portland - Daydream Austin - Equipment Room Dallas - Shyboy Hi-Fi Omaha - Oto Hi-Fi Lounge West Palm Beach - Rust & Wax

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