THE AFGHAN WHIGS Release SOFT CONTROL, UK/Europe Tour to Start September 19

The Afghan Whigs have released their new album, Soft Control, out now via Royal Cream/BMG. The album is available at theafghanwhigs.lnk.to/SoftControl, and features the focus track 'Loose Talk.'

Soft Control was recorded at Fireside Sound in Joshua Tree, Marigny Studios in New Orleans, Gold Diggers Sound in East Hollywood, and Sycamore in Cincinnati. The band recorded 22 songs for the record, discarding several favorites because they didn't seamlessly fit the taut 37-minute track listing. Additional cameos on the album come from former Afghan Whigs drummer Patrick Keeler, vocalist/violist Petra Haden, Bo Koster (My Morning Jacket), and many others.

The album captures The Afghan Whigs' unique ability to conflagrate stab-you-in-your-nose bone guitars and cubist refractions of soul and R&B. You expect bangers from The Afghan Whigs, and there are bangers. Yet, there is a reconciliation of loud volume and somber reflections, living life with joy and purpose while keeping one eye on the clock and remaining aware of the absurdity. The Afghan Whigs' tenth album is a sterling addition to a singular body of work – a double-sided invitation to embrace the light and welcome the darkness.

The Afghan Whigs are also set to tour the UK & Europe in September/October and North America this fall. Joining the band on the road are two of Greg Dulli's favorite artists.

In North America: Night Moves. The country-soul-psych-rock band, from Minneapolis released their fourth and most recent album Double Life via Domino Records last summer. Continuing their AM Gold twilight zone trajectory, Night Moves put on a phenomenal live show that's not to be missed.

In the UK/EU: Ed Harcourt. One of Britain's most cherished and inventive music creators Harcourt made his debut with the Mercury Prize-nominated Here Be Monsters (2001). He has built a career defined by raw emotion, masterful songwriting, and dynamic live performances. His latest release is last year's Orphic.

Tracklist

1. Jungle Roux

2. House of I

3. Duvateen

4. My Lover

5. The Deepest Part of the Darkest Shadow

6. Mariah Luster

7. Memphis, Texas

8. 77

9. Loose Talk

10. A Simulation

The Afghan Whigs Tour Dates

Sep 19 Sat - Leeds, UK - Stylus

Sep 20 Sun - Nottingham, UK - The Palais

Sep 22 Tue - Glasgow, UK - SWG3 Galvanizers

Sep 23 Wed - Manchester, UK - O2 Ritz

Sep 24 Thu - London, UK - O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire

Sep 26 Sat - Brighton, UK - Chalk

Sep 27 Sun - Paris, FR - Trabendo

Sep 28 Mon - Amsterdam, NL - Paradiso

Sep 30 Wed - Cologne, DE - Luxor

Oct 1 Thu - Liege, BE – OM

Oct 3 Sat – Eindhoven, Netherlands

Oct 4 Sun - Antwerp, BE - De Roma

Oct 5 Mon - Brussels, BE - Ancienne Belgique

Nov 4 Wed - Orlando, FL - Beacham Theater

Nov 5 Thu - Atlanta, GA - Variety Playhouse

Nov 7 Sat - Carrboro, NC - Cat's Cradle

Nov 8 Sun - Baltimore, MD - BaltimoreSoundStage

Nov 10 Tue - Brooklyn, NY - Warsaw

Nov 11 Wed - Toronto, ON - The Concert Hall

Nov 13 Fri - Indianapolis, IN - The Vogue

Nov 14 Sat - Chicago, IL - The Metro

Nov 15 Sun - St. Louis, MO - Delmar Hall

Nov 19 Thu - New Orleans, LA - House of Blues

Nov 20 Fri - Dallas, TX - Granada Theater

Nov 21 Sat - Austin, TX Scoot Inn

UK/Europe support: Ed Harcourt

North America support: Night Moves