The New Pornographers release tenth studio album ‘The Former Site Of’
Indie rock supergroup The New Pornographers released their tenth studio album, The Former Site Of, Friday through Merge Records, accompanied by the announcement of an expanded U.S. fall tour.
The album, which follows 2023’s Continue as a Guest, features ten tracks described by frontperson A.C. Newman as “meticulously crafted pop songs” focusing on people at personal and societal extremes. The title draws inspiration from historical road signs in upstate New York marking towns that were flooded to create reservoirs for New York City.
“I was fascinated by the history, the towns that were almost wiped from history,” Newman said in a statement. “It felt like a good starting place for an album. We all have parts of our lives that are gone.”
The recording features the established lineup of Newman, Neko Case, Kathryn Calder, John Collins, and Todd Fancey. For the first time, the group is joined by session drummer Charley Drayton, known for his work with The Rolling Stones and Fiona Apple.
The band begins its U.S. tour April 22 at The Wilbur in Boston, featuring support from Will Sheff of Okkervil River. Due to high demand, the group added several fall dates to the itinerary, including stops in Kansas City, Nashville, and San Diego. Josh Wells of Destroyer and Black Mountain joins the ensemble as the touring drummer for the spring performances.
The Former Site Of includes the previously released singles “Votive,” “Spooky Action,” and “Pure Sticker Shock.” The album is available digitally and in multiple vinyl variants, including exclusive “Mai Tai” and “Spilled Ink” editions. Click here to order/save.
Tickets for the full tour are currently on sale through the band’s official website.
Tour Dates
April 22 /// Boston, MA /// The Wilbur*
April 23 /// New York, NY /// Webster Hall*
April 24 /// Glenside, PA /// Keswick Theatre*
April 25 /// Rochester, NY /// Water Street Music Hall*
April 27 /// Detroit, MI /// El Club*
April 29 /// Millvale, PA /// Mr. Smalls Theatre*
April 30 /// Cleveland, OH /// House of Blues*
May 1 /// Milwaukee, WI /// Turner Hall*
May 2 /// Minneapolis, MN /// The Fitzgerald Theater*
May 3 /// Chicago, IL /// The Metro* [SOLD OUT]
May 5 /// Englewood, CO /// Gothic Theatre*
May 6 /// Salt Lake City, UT /// The Commonwealth Room*
May 8 /// Seattle, WA /// The Showbox*
May 9 /// Portland, OR /// Aladdin Theater*
May 11 /// San Francisco, CA /// The Castro Theatre*
May 12 /// Los Angeles, CA /// Teragram Ballroom*
May 13 /// Phoenix, AZ /// Crescent Ballroom*
May 15 /// Austin, TX /// Mohawk Outside*
May 16 /// Dallas, TX /// The Kessler Theater*
May 17 /// Baton Rouge, LA /// Chelsea’s Live*
May 19 /// Atlanta, GA /// Variety Playhouse*
May 20 /// Saxapahaw, NC /// Haw River Ballroom*
May 21 /// Washington, DC /// 9:30 Club*
September 12 /// Tucson, AZ /// La Rosa
September 13 /// San Diego, CA /// Belly Up
September 14 /// Santa Ana, CA /// Observatory Santa Ana
September 15 /// Monterey, CA /// Golden State Theatre
September 21 /// Omaha, NE /// The Waiting Room
September 22 /// Kansas City, MO /// The Truman
September 23 /// St. Louis, MO /// The Sheldon Concert Hall
September 25 /// Birmingham, AL /// The Saturn
September 26 /// Nashville, TN /// Cannery Hall
September 27 /// Louisville, KY /// Headliners Music Hall
September 29 /// Charlottesville, VA /// The Paramount
September 30 /// Towson, MD /// The Recher
October 1 /// Tarrytown, NY /// Tarrytown Music Hall
October 2 /// Albany, NY /// Empire Live
October 3 /// Portland, ME /// State Theatre
*with Will Sheff (of Okkervil River)
