Pitchfork

Psst. Hey, you. Wanna know a secret? Flameshovel's releasing The Family Afloat, the sophomore set from Chicago barnstormers Bound Stems on CD and LP September 9. Wait, wait, we're not to the secret part yet! Here ya go, sleuthy: you can nab yourself a copy of Family on vinyl nearly two whole months early. Shhh, keep it down, you're making a scene! You and yours can attend one of the band's summer shows-- kicking off with a hometown bash July 11-- to secure a copy of the LP, which also allows you access to a digital download of the record. Just, y'know, keep this to yourself, okay?

The Family Afloat:

01 Taking Tips From the Gallery Gang
02 Happens to Us All Otherwise
03 Passing Bell
04 Palace Flophouse and Grill
05 Clear Water & Concrete
06 Cloak of Blue Sky
07 Only Clementine Knows
08 Winston
09 Crossed Off Together
10 Sugar City Magic

Bound Stems:

07-11 Chicago, IL - Schubas
07-18 Muncie, IN - Village Green Records
07-19 Toronto, Ontario - Sneaky Dee's
07-20 Montreal, Quebec - Jupiter Room
07-21 Boston, MA - Middle East
07-22 Brooklyn, NY - Union Hall
07-23 Philadelphia, PA - M-Room
07-24 New York, NY - Mercury Lounge
07-25 Washington, DC - Velvet Lounge
07-26 Pittsburgh, PA - Howler's Coyote Lounge