Swing South: Brand New

Brand New: "Sink"

Wasn't going to let this one slip by. One of my favorite bands, one of my top albums of the decade. If you're still unfamiliar with Brand New, strip away whatever prejudices you have about Alt Press cover bands, scenesters and even punk rock in general. After their first album, all generalities have morphed into persistent questioning. Punk rock made into solid rock. Their devolution is an evolution. Though Daisy is alright, it is a letdown after The Devil and God, but I think the best is still to come.

Oh yeah, Thrice is on this tour too. The were (are?) one of my fav. bands, though all their new stuff has left me less than enthused.

Southern tour dates & "At The Bottom" studio session video after the jump...

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Nov 1 2009 8:00P
Voodoo Experience New Orleans, Louisiana

Nov 3 2009 8:00P
The Tabernacle w/ Thrice, Crime In Stereo Atlanta, Georgia

Nov 4 2009 8:00P
House of Blues w/ Thrice, Crime In Stereo Orlando, Florida

Nov 5 2009 8:00P
The Ritz Ybor w/ Thrice, Crime In Stereo Tampa, Florida

Nov 6 2009 7:00P
House of Blues w/ Thrice, Crime In Stereo Orlando, Florida

Nov 7 2009 8:00P
House of Blues w/ Thrice, Crime In Stereo Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Nov 9 2009 4:00P
Manifest Disc (acoustic mini-set) Charlotte, North Carolina

Nov 9 2009 8:00P
The Fillmore w/ Thrice, Crime In Stereo Charlotte, North Carolina

Nov 10 2009 8:00P
The National w/ Thrice, Crime In Stereo Richmond, Virginia

Nov 11 2009 8:00P
Sonar w/ Thrice, Crime In Stereo *SOLD OUT* Baltimore, Maryland

Nov 13 2009 8:00P
The NorVa w/ Thrice, Crime In Stereo Norfolk, Virginia