Magnolia Electric Co. - Josephine MP3

Jason Molina and crew are back with a new LP, entitled Josephine, due out July 21st here in the U.S. The upcoming album will be the first full-length from the group since 2006 and will once again feature Steve Albini as producer. The record is, apparently, a somewhat indirect but very emotionally heavy tribute to the life of the late Evan Farrell, the band's former bassist. Also, the new material showcases a more sparse, delicate side of the band's sound than they have previously explored.

The guys are offering the new album's title track for download below, a lonely folk tune brimming with regret and heartache. It's a nice introduction to the record which certainly sounds, so far, like it will be worth a couple month's wait.

Josephine (MP3)

Also, check out tour dates with The Donkeys:

7/10 Bloomington, IN @ Russian Recordings *
7/11 Chicago, IL @ Schuba's *
7/12 Chicago, IL @ The Hideout
7/14 Newport, KY @ Southgate House *
7/15 Pittsburgh, PA @ Andy Warhol Museum *
7/16 Buffalo, NY @ Mohawk *
7/17 Cambridge, MA @ Middle East *
7/18 Northhampton, MA @ Iron Horse *
7/20 Washington, DC @ Black Cat *
7/21 Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506 *
7/22 Athens, GA @ 40 Watt *
7/23 Memphis, TN @ Hi-Tone *
7/24 Denton, TX @ Rubber Gloves *
7/25 Austin, TX @ Mohawk *
7/27 Tucson, AZ @ Solar Culuture *
7/28 Los Angeles, CA @ Echo *
7/29 San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill *
7/31 Portland, OR @ Doug Fir *
8/01 Seattle, WA @ Crocodile *
8/03 Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge *
8/04 Denver, CO @ Hi-Dive *
8/05 Kansas City, MO @ Record Bar *
8/06 Omaha, NE @ Waiting Room *
8/07 Minneapolis, MN @ Street Entry *
8/08 Dubuque, IA @ Busted Lift *