Chicago post-hardcore unit, The Swan King, featuring members of Pelican and Planes Mistaken For Stars, revealed the details of their forthcoming second LP, Last So Long. Set for release on June 3 via War Crime Recordings, the offering was recorded by War Crimes co-owner Sanford Parker at Steve Albini’s Electrical Audio and boasts an eight track outpouring of gristly, melodic, riff-laden urgency.
Sample cathartic second movement, “At Who’s Expense,” via the War Crimes Bandcamp page at THIS LOCATION where you’ll find digital preorders available as well.
Last So Long Track Listing:
1. Explore The Void 2. At Who’s Expense 3. Closer To The Source 4. The Same Result 5. Built To Break 6. Returning To Haunt 7. Last So Long 8. As It Is
Catch them on tour here:
THE SWAN KING w/ Jar’d Loose:
5/30/2014 Carabar – Columbus, OH w/ LoPan, Bridesmaid
5/31/2014 Old Haunts Tavern – Akron, OH
6/01/2014 The Lowbeat Club – Albany, NY w/ Yoma
6/02/2014 O’Briens – Boston, MA w/ The Proselyte, Suffer On Acid
6/03/2014 St. Vitus – Brooklyn, NY w/ No Shields, Holy Diva
6/04/2014 JR’s – Philadelphia, PA w/ Thee Nosebleeds, Ominous Black
6/05/2014 Strange Matter – Richmond, VA
6/06/2014 Sidebar – Baltimore, MD
6/07/2014 Howlers – Pittsburgh, PA
6/08/2014 Burlington – Chicago, IL w/ Harpoon