Midlake have revealed “Provider,” a stunning new track from their upcoming LP, Antiphon, out November 5th.
The band has endured a volatile ride over the past few years. Their 2010 album, The Courage of Others, channeled vintage folk-prog to stunning effect, though most critics were puzzled. Their attempts to craft a follow-up were laborious dead-ends, and frontman/chief songwriter Tim Smith left the band last year. Antiphon was written as a more collaborative effort, in an explosive six months.
It’s a bold, colorful leap forward, and “Provider” is an excellent barometer of their even more progressive new direction.
Check out a stream of the track below, along with some upcoming winter tour dates and the Antiphon tracklist.
* with Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros
† with Pearl Jam
September 19 Los Angeles, CA, The Masonic Lodge at Hollywood
September 20 San Francisco, CA, America’s Cup Pavilion*
September 21 Santa Cruz, CA, Rio Theatre
September 24/25 Denton, TX, Dan’s Silverleaf
November 5 Allston, MA, Brighton Music Hall
November 6 New York, NY, Mercury Lounge
November 9 Washington, DC, Rock and Roll Hotel
November 10 Philadelphia, PA, Johnny Brenda’s
November 11 Chapel Hill, NC, Local 506
November 12 Atlanta, GA, The Earl
November 13 Nashville, TN, The End
November 15 Dallas, TX, American Airlines Center †
November 16 Oklahoma City, OK, Chesapeake Energy Center †
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