The Postal Service and Death Cab for Cutie are marking the end of their 20th anniversary co-headlining tour with a new 7″ vinyl release. Announced today (October 12), the two-song limited pressing featuring covers of two fan-favorite tracks will be available on January 12, 2024.
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Side A of the single features a playful rendition of The Postal Service track “Brand New Colony,” performed by The Beths. The New Zealand indie rock group are also serving as support on select dates of the bands’ ongoing tour, including their October 13 show in Los Angeles. The Beths also recruited fellow New Zealand-based artist and producer Pickle Darling, who provides instrumental accompaniment on the song.
Fellow alt-rock hitmaker Car Seat Headrest‘s take on Death Cab for Cutie’s Transatlanticism cut “We Looked Like Giants” is featured on Side B of the single. Driven by a rolling bass line, punchy percussion, and grooving electric guitar riffs, Car Seat Headrest brings a gritty rock and roll perspective to the rhythmic indie classic.
The special 7″ vinyl pressing is the latest in a string of releases and events held in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Transatlanticism and The Postal Service’s celebrated lone studio album Give Up.
Death Cab for Cutie and The Postal Service’s co-headlining anniversary tour will stop at three more U.S. cities before wrapping up next week. The Beths, Built to Spill, Iron & Wine, and Pedro the Lion will serve as support on select dates. You can find more information on the tour and ticketing information by visiting Death Cab for Cutie’s official website.
Listen to The Beths’ reimagined version of “Brand New Colony” and Car Seat Headrest’s cover of “We Looked Like Giants” below:
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