The new record from New Zealand’s Lawrence Arabia is scheduled to be released March 9. The record, Chant Darling, is being released on Bell Union Records via the Yep Rock Label Group. The first single from the record, "Apple Pie Bed" received the Silver Scroll award, New Zealand's highest songwriting honor, this past September. Check out the video for the single below. about Lawrence Arabia:A former member of bands like The Ruby Suns (Sub Pop), The Brunettes and The Reduction Agents as well as a touring member of Okkervil River, Lawrence Arabia – the savant-like songwriting alter ego of James Milne -- is shedding his sideman status and stepping alone into the bright light of the U.S. music scene with Chant Darling. The album is his first full-length on Bella Union, the UK-based label credited with discovering hallmark influencers Fleet Foxes, Midlake, Beach House and Explosions in the Sky among others.
Track Listing
- Like a Fool
- The Undesirables
- Apple Pie Bed
- Auckland CBD Part Two
- The Beautiful Young Crew
- Eye A
- The Crew of the Commodore
- Fine Old Friends
- I've Smoked Too Much
- Dream Teacher
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