Pitchfork

[Posted Tuesday, November 4th, 2003 04:00:00 Pitchfork Central Time]

Following last month's domestic release of their self-titled fifth album, psych-pop quintet The Ladybug Transistor kicked off their U.S. fall tour last week. Rather than touring with a single companion, The Ladybug Transistor's fall tour finds them paired with a variety of compelling acts including Mates of State, American Analog Set, and TV on the Radio. Heck, why stick with the same old partner when you can have variety? Dates:

11-04 Seattle, WA - Graceland (w/ American Analog Set, Ester Drang)
11-05 Portland, OR - Holocene (w/ Viva Voce, Eux Autres)
11-07 San Francisco, CA - Bottom of the Hill (w/ Call & Response, Bart Davenport)
11-08 Los Angeles, CA - Spaceland (w/ Call & Response)
11-09 Tucson, AZ - Solar Cultural Gallery (w/ Nick Luca Trio)
11-11 Denver, CO - Larimer Lounge (w/ TV on the Radio)
11-12 Lawrence, KS - Replay Lounge
11-13 Norman, OK - Opolis
11-14 Austin, TX - Emo's (w/ Mates of State)
11-15 Denton, TX - Good Records
11-15 Denton, TX - Rubber Gloves (w/ Mates of State)
11-16 Jackson, MI - Martin's Lounge
11-17 Nashville, TN - Springwater
11-18 Chattanooga, TN - Lamar's
11-19 Athens, GA - Caledonia (w/ The Instruments, Finishing School)
11-20 Baltimore, MD - Ottobar
11-22 Brooklyn, NY - Northsix (w/ Fontaine Toups, The Last Wave)

London's Track and Field label will handle the European release of the new album, although a release date has not yet been announced. For those pining for a vinyl version, Track and Field is also planning a limited-edition LP in a gatefold sleeve. Consult the label or official Ladybug Transistor website for further details.

In other Ladybug news, flautist, keyboardist, and vocalist Sasha Bell (also of the Essex Green) recently released a solo effort under the moniker of Finishing School (listed as support at the Athens date of the tour) on The Telegraph Company label. The album includes a bonus DVD.