You know that one of your favorite bands is on the major upswing when National Public Radio’s acclaimed First Listen program features their new music. Though Small Town Heroes doesn’t come out until February 11, 2014, you can stream the whole album here. There’s also a great story which accompanies the program.
For local fans, Euclid Records will have a listening party on the night of the of the release at 6 PM, and the official release party is at One Eyed Jack’s on February 14.
ATO Records, the home of numerous well-respected artists, is releasing the group’s sixth album and first on a major, albeit, independent label. A huge national tour opening for Shovels and Rope follows.