If you’re a Broken Bells fan, you should prepare yourself for a pretty bleak 2011. While James Mercer already announced back in June that the new Shins album would be his next release, Brian Burton (Danger Mouse) was recently confirmed to be producing U2’s new album. All that, however, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy some brand new Broken Bells in the form of “Meyrin Fields”.
The track initially appeared back in April and was stuck with the title “Float” by fans. No longer shrouded in mystery, the newly-titled song will be released today as a digital 45 on iTunes as the b-side to “The Ghost Inside”. A lot catchier than some of the offerings from their self-titled debut, “Meyrin Fields” sits on the border between frantic pop-rock and haunting electro burner. It’s a huge roundhouse kick of life and head-nod-ability from a band that a lot of people thought were kinda bland. Well, shove this in your pipe and smoke it.
You can currently stream the track on the band’s MySpace. While 2011 may leave you begging for more BB, you can also finish out this year with a few tour dates in Ohio, Minnesota, and Oregon. As always, stay tuned for more news as it’s announced.
Broken Bells 2010 Tour Dates:
12/03 – Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
12/06 – Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
12/09 – Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom (KNRK show)