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Prep for What the Heck with a new track from Mount Eerie

The artist formerly know as the Microphones, Phil Elverum, will be releasing a new album under the Mount Eerie moniker. The album, Lost Wisdom, features the likes of Julie Dorion and Fred Squire, and will be released October 8th.

Here's a track from the upcoming release, featuring the aforementioned collaborators:

Mount Eerie - "Flaming Home"

In other Mount Eerie news, Elverum will be playing What the Heck Fest in Anacortes (July 18-20th) along with the very talented Little Wings, Mirah, Kimya Dawson, Khaela Maricich, Calvin Johnson, Karl Blau and many others. For more information, click here.

Latest comment by: jonny: "Hey Jon...it's Jonny - from nuTsie... Wish I knew you were outta gas, you could've ridden in the trunk. "

Joining us back in the NW from NY

Taking a spot learned from the TIG editors, I took Karl to Remedy Teas for a "welcome back!" interview, for your reading pleasure over at KEXP's blog.

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Latest comment by: Jflores: "I love Karl and am glad to have him back with us! I am so excited to hear his new work. I especially love the things I find on his Kelp! Monthly. Couldn't find a kinder or more talented guy if you scoured the world..."

AstroPOP! for August 2003

Your rock and roll astrological forecast, featuring The Postal Service, All Girl Summer Fun Band, The Earaches, Statistics, and more.

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