Cardiff noise pop group Joanna Gruesome announces a full U.S. tour in support of their recently released sophomore album Peanut Butter, out now via Slumberland (US) [digital / CD+LP], Fortuna POP! (UK) and Turnstile (ROW). Among the dates is an appearance at this year’s Fun Fun Fun Fest in Austin, whose lineup also includes D’Angelo, Jane’s Addiction, Grimes, RIDE, Future Islands, and more. Full lineup and tickets available here.
The upcoming tour marks the departure of vocalist Alanna Mcardle from the band. The new lineup will feature Kate of feminist/queer punks Pennycress on melodic vocals/shouting/screaming and Roxy of Two White Cranes, Grubs, Trust Fund and TOWEL on melodic vocals/keyboard. A statement from the band regarding the lineup change can be found on their Facebook page.
10/24 Chicago IL – Schubas Tavern
10/25 Detroit, MI – UFO Factory
10/26 Toronto, ON – Silver Dollar
10/27 Montreal, QC – La Sala Rossa
10/28 Cambridge MA – The Middle East (Upstairs)
10/29 Philadelphia, PA – PhilaMOCA
10/30 Brooklyn, NY – Rough Trade
10/31 Brooklyn, NY – Shea Stadium
11/01 Washington, DC – DC9
11/02 Carrboro, NC – Cat’s Cradle Backroom
11/03 Atlanta, GA – Drunken Unicorn
11/04 Tallahassee, FL – Club Downunder
11/06-08 Austin, TX – Fun Fun Fun Fest
11/09 Phoenix, AZ – The Rebel Lounge
11/10 Los Angeles, CA – The Echo
11/11 San Francisco, CA – Rickshaw Stop
11/13 Portland, OR – Analog Cafe
11/14 Seattle, WA – The Vera Project
11/15 Vancouver, BC – The Cobalt