New music from Strand of Oaks is on the way. In Heaven, the upcoming album from Tim Showalter’s folk rock project, is out October 1st. As a preview, Showalter has shared the album’s breezy first single, “Galacticana,” as well as a slew of US tour dates for fall 2021.
In Heaven marks the first Strand of Oaks album since Showalter’s recent relocation to Austin, Texas. It features collaborations with James Iha of the Smashing Pumpkins as well as members of My Morning Jacket. The record is billed as a reflection on his road to sobriety, as well as a meditation on love and loss.
“Galacticana” is a sweeping, twangy ballad that calls to mind hazy mid-summer gatherings. “I believe that ecstasy happens when we all get together,” Showalter sings, “Standing right in front of me feeding off the energy together.” Check out the visualizer for the song below, as well as details for In Heaven and Strand of Oaks’ upcoming tour.
Showalter’s last album as Strand of Oaks, Eraserland, arrived in 2019. One of its tracks, “Weird Ways,” was named among Consequence’s best songs of that year.
In Heaven Artwork:
In Heaven Tracklist:
01. Galacticana
02. Easter
03. Hurry
04. Horses at Night
05. Somewhere in Chicago
06. Jimi & Stan
07. Sunbathers
08. Carbon
09. Sister Saturn
10. Slipstream
11. Under Heaven
Strand of Oaks 2021 Tour:
10/11 — Boston, MA @ The Sinclair
10/12 – Washington, DC @ Miracle Theater
10/15 – Holyoke, MA @ Gateway City Arts
10/16 — Hamden, CT @ Space Ballroom
10/18 — Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
10/19 — Buffalo, NY @ Mohawk Place
10/20 — Detroit, MI @ Loving Touch
10/22 — Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop
10/23 — Columbus, OH @ Ace of Cubs
10/24 — Indianapolis, IN @ HiFi
10/26 — Kansas City, MO @ Record Bar
10/27 — Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater
10/29 — Boise, ID @ The Olympic
10/31 — Seattle, WA @ The Showbox
11/01 — Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios
11/03 — Oakland, CA @ Starline Social Club
11/04 — Los Angeles, CA @ Lodge Room
11/05 – Palm Springs, CA @ Alibi
11/06 — San Diego, CA @ Soda Bar
11/08 — Phoenix, AZ @ Rebel Lounge
11/10 — Dallas, TX @ Club Dada
11/11 — Houston, TX @ White Oak Upstairs
11/12 — Austin, TX @ Mohawk
11/15 — Tampa, FL @ Crowbar
11/16 — Atlanta, GA @ Terminal West
11/17 — Nashville, TN @ Mercy Lounge
11/19 — Carrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle Back Room
11/20 – Charlottesville, PA @ The Southern
11/21 – Wilkes-Barre, PA @ Chandelier Lobby
