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Death Cab for Cutie announces New Album and Extensive Summer Tour

death Cab for Cutie ⁢has signed with Merge Records and will release their 11th studio album later⁢ this year,following 2022’s Asphalt Meadows. The band also⁣ announced a comprehensive summer tour kicking off July ⁤10th ‍in Minneapolis, MN, with support⁣ from Japanese Breakfast, Jay som, and Nation of ⁢Language on select dates.

New Chapter ⁣with Merge Records

“To be⁢ joining the⁢ Merge Records family is ⁢incredibly⁣ exciting for us,”⁤ said Ben Gibbard,the band’s frontman,in a press release.”We’ve admired ⁤Mac [mccaughan] and Laura‍ [Baldwin]’s ⁤vision and taste for decades,and to be alongside so⁤ many of our favorite artists,old friends and in many cases,both,” he continued,referencing⁤ artists like Tom Waits,Mavis Staples,MJ Lenderman,and Fleet Foxes who also record with Merge. “We also can’t wait to begin this ‍new ⁣chapter with the wonderful⁣ staff at ANTI- and share with you what we’ve been working on.”

Upcoming Album

The band’s 11th studio album will ⁣follow Asphalt ⁤Meadows, which featured the No. 1 Billboard Adult Alternative