Middle Kids Announce Debut LP 'Lost Friends', Share "Mistake"

MIDDLE KIDS ANNOUNCE DEBUT LP LOST FRIENDS TO BE RELEASED MAY 4, 2018 ON DOMINO SHARE FIRST TRACK WITH VIDEO "MISTAKE" ANNOUNCE 2018 U.S. TOUR DATES INCLUDING GOVERNORS BALL & FIRELFLY MUSIC FESTIVAL

PHOTO CREDIT: MACLAY HERIOT

Australian trio Middle Kids announce their eagerly-awaited debut album, Lost Friends, out May 4, 2018 on Domino. On Lost Friends, Hannah Joy, Harry Day and Tim Fitz bring back their knack for haunting hooks, lyrical poignancy and irresistible indie rock appeal that critics praised in their self-titled first EP, released in March 2016. This radiant collection of new songs conjures melodic nostalgia for some of songwriting's very best, rich in heartfelt build and beautiful simplicity. Take new song "Mistake" as evidence – the first single from the album, released today and available to stream / buy via all digital retailers. Listen to “Mistake” HERE Watch the video for “Mistake” HERE Middle Kids made a powerful debut last year with the release of their internationally acclaimed self-titled EP, featuring hit singles “Edge of Town” and “Your Love." The band dazzled at several SXSW showcases, sold-out Baby’s All Right in New York City, performed sessions for KCRW, KEXP and Sirius XMU and made their television debut on Conan. In addition to their headlining successes, Middle Kids supported legendary acts like Ryan Adams and The War On Drugs. They’ll kick off an extensive U.S. tour this June, including festival plays at Governors Ball in New York City and Firefly Music Festival in Dover. The full run is detailed below, with all tickets going on sale this Friday, February 2nd. The new album, Lost Friends, is the kind of album that sucker-punches you in the gut, revealing its nuances only after repeated listens. The songs’ edges are jagged, the production clean, stray imperfections imbue warmth and a human touch. Middle Kids craft classic hooks and riffs that tangle up in your brain like taffy and choruses that linger long after the song has faded. And they’ve bonded over a greater sense of what their music should accomplish. “In a time where a lot of division is growing, we want to be part of the conversation that unites people around certain ideals that are universal, like hope and love,” says Hannah Joy. “That’s so much a thread throughout this album: Even though things are tough, it’s worth believing in something good and in the idea that we can heal. And in some ways, I wanted the music to be beautiful and a respite from what’s going on.” Lost Friends is available to pre-order now on limited pressing purple vinyl housed in gatefold jacket, gatefold CD w/ 6-page booklet, and digital download, via iTunes andDomino Mart. “How does a band get this good, this quickly?” – BILLBOARD “Heartfelt, clever ruminations at the intersection of indie rock and alt-country” – ROLLING STONE “the sort of tracks that seem simple on the surface but reveal new flashes of brilliance with each pass, often in the form of an artfully slashing guitar riff or a passionately bellowed vocal from lead singer Hannah Joy.” – STEREOGUM “Hannah’s voice is a little Stevie Nicksie and the jangly guitars sound like they’re lifted from an interstitial scene in Singles, but you know sometimes you hear a song and you just like it.” – NOISEY

Tracklisting: Bought It Mistake Edge Of Town Maryland On My Knees Don’t Be Hiding Hole Please Lost Friends Never Start Tell Me Something So Long Farewell I’m Gone Middle Kids Lost Friends May 4, 2018 Domino Records

Tour: AU Feb 03 | Mornington, Vic @ Let Go Festival Feb 06 | Sydney, AU @ The Enmore Theatre (w/ The War On Drugs) Sold Out Feb 07 | | Sydney, AU @ The Enmore Theatre (w/ The War On Drugs) Sold Out Feb 13 | Melbourne, AU @ Forum Theatre (w/ The War On Drugs) Sold Out Feb 14 | Melbourne, AU @ Forum Theatre (w/ The War On Drugs) Sold Out Feb 17 | Woodside, SA @ Bird In Hand (w/ Gang of Youths) Sold Out Mar 11 | Sydney, NSW @ Oxford Art Factory Mar 19 | Melbourne, VIC @ Howler UK April 02 | London, UK @ Moth Club US June 01 | Nelsonville, OH @ Nelsonville Music Festival June 03 | New York, NY @ Governors Ball June 05 | Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall June 08 | Pontiac, MI @ Crofoot Ballroom - Pike Room June 09 | Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall June 11 | Kansas City, MO @ recordBar June 12 | St. Louis, MO @ The Ready Room June 13 | Nashville, TN @ The High Watt June 15 | Washington, DC @ Rock & Roll Hotel June 16 | Dover, DE @ Firefly Music Festival June 18 | Raleigh, NC @ The Pour House Music Hall June 19 | Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade - Purgatory June 21 | Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall (Upstairs) June 22 | Austin, TX @ Antone’s Nightclub June 23 | Dallas, TX @ Club Dada June 26 | Los Angeles, CA @ Lodge Room June 27 | San Francisco, CA @ The Independent June 29 | Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios June 30 | Seattle, WA @ Tractor Tavern

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