The Afghan Whigs release new album ‘Soft Control’ out now via Royal Cream/BMG

THE AFGHAN WHIGS RELEASE NEW ALBUM, SOFT CONTROL  OUT NOW VIA ROYAL CREAM/BMG

FEATURING FOCUS TRACK “LOOSE TALK” WATCH VISUALIZER HERE

UK/EUROPEAN TOUR BEGINS SEPTEMBER 19TH  NORTH AMERICAN TOUR CONTINUES THIS FALL

Photo Credit: Orlando Perkins

“If ever there was a band that deserved this celebratory victory lap, it is the Whigs.” Los Angeles Times “Soft Control captures the band’s signature collision of rock, soul and R&B influences while still exploring a new perspective” MXDWN

August 21 - Today, The Afghan Whigs released their eagerly anticipated new album, Soft Control, out now, via Royal Cream/BMG – available HERE. Watch visualizer for focus track “Loose Talk” HERE. Soft Control was recorded at Fireside Sound in Joshua Tree, Marigny Studios in New Orleans, Gold Diggers Sound in East Hollywood, and Sycamore in Cincinnati. The band recorded 22 songs for the record, discarding several favorites because they didn’t seamlessly fit the taut 37-minute track listing. Additional cameos on the album come from former Afghan Whigs drummer Patrick Keeler, vocalist/violist Petra Haden, Bo Koster (My Morning Jacket), and many others. The album has been highly praised by publications including Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, Stereogum, Pollstar, Consequence, Parade, Brooklyn Vegan and Los Angeles Times who stated that “after 40 years, the Afghan Whigs still sound like no one else — and they’re not done yet.” SPIN applauded the “Whigs’ tradition of combining bruising guitars with soul and R&B influences” in this record and MXDWN described it as “a record that balances the intensity of their past with a newfound sense of reflection.” The album captures The Afghan Whigs’ unique ability to conflagrate stab-you-in-your-nose bone guitars and cubist refractions of soul and R&B.  You expect bangers from The Afghan Whigs, and there are bangers. Yet, there is a reconciliation of loud volume and somber reflections, living life with joy and purpose while keeping one eye on the clock and remaining aware of the absurdity. The Afghan Whigs’ tenth album is a sterling addition to a singular body of work –a double-sided invitation to embrace the light and welcome the darkness.

The Afghan Whigs are also set to tour the UK & Europe in September/October and North America this fall. Joining the band on the road are two of Greg Dulli’s favorite artists.   In North America: Night Moves.  The country-soul-psych-rock band, from Minneapolis released their fourth and most recent album Double Life via Domino Records last summer.  Continuing their AM Gold twilight zone trajectory, Night Moves put on a phenomenal live show that’s not to be missed.  In the UK/EU: Ed Harcourt.  One of Britain’s most cherished and inventive music creators Harcourt made his debut with the Mercury Prize-nominated Here Be Monsters (2001).  He has built a career defined by raw emotion, masterful songwriting, and dynamic live performances.  His latest release is last year’s Orphic.

Tracklist  Jungle Roux House of I Duvateen My Lover The Deepest Part of the Darkest Shadow Mariah Luster Memphis, Texas 77 Loose Talk A Simulation

The Afghan Whigs Tour Dates Sep 19 Sat - Leeds, UK - Stylus Sep 20 Sun - Nottingham, UK - The Palais  Sep 22 Tue - Glasgow, UK - SWG3 Galvanizers Sep 23 Wed - Manchester, UK - O2 Ritz Sep 24 Thu - London, UK - O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire Sep 26 Sat - Brighton, UK - Chalk Sep 27 Sun - Paris, FR - Trabendo Sep 28 Mon - Amsterdam, NL - Paradiso Sep 30 Wed - Cologne, DE - Luxor Oct 1 Thu - Liege, BE – OM Oct 3 Sat – Eindhoven, Netherlands Oct 4 Sun - Antwerp, BE - De Roma Oct 5 Mon - Brussels, BE - Ancienne Belgique Nov 4 Wed - Orlando, FL - Beacham Theater Nov 5 Thu - Atlanta, GA - Variety Playhouse Nov 7 Sat - Carrboro, NC - Cat’s Cradle Nov 8 Sun - Baltimore, MD - BaltimoreSoundStage Nov 10 Tue - Brooklyn, NY - Warsaw Nov 11 Wed - Toronto, ON - The Concert Hall Nov 13 Fri - Indianapolis, IN - The Vogue Nov 14 Sat - Chicago, IL - The Metro Nov 15 Sun - St. Louis, MO - Delmar Hall Nov 19 Thu - New Orleans, LA - House of Blues Nov 20 Fri - Dallas, TX - Granada Theater Nov 21 Sat - Austin, TX Scoot Inn UK/Europe Support - Ed Harcourt North America Support - Night Moves

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