Here We Go Thermals!

Eleven years in, The Thermals are still delivering the kind of heavenly and anthemic pop punch reminiscent of Ted Leo and Say Anything; the often dark lyrical content of the songs working favorably with lead singer Hutch Harris’ over-the-top vocals. On April 14th, they will release their sixth full length record Desperate Ground. After label hopping from Sub Pop to Kill Rock Stars with past albums, the band has settled in with Saddle Creek.

The Thermals’ music videos are always entertaining, especially “I Don’t Believe You” from the last album Personal Life that features former Sleater-Kinney/current Wild Flag member Carrie Brownstein and Modest Mouse’s Isaac Brock. Recently, the band released a video for their new single “Born to Kill,” a gleefully violent portrayal of revenge; it’s a brutal minute and a half, so be prepared. But nothing beats the sweaty, joyful pleasure of a live gig – so do yourself a favor and give yourself to the Thermals!

Listen to "The Sunset":

Thermals tour dates:

04.20 – Portland, OR @ Branx 04.25 – Seattle, WA @ Neumos 04.26 – Vancouver, BC @ Fortune 04.27 – Bellingham, WA @ Wild Buffalo 05.10 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court 05.11 – Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater 05.13 – Omaha, NE @ Slowdown 05.14 – Minneapolis, MN @ 7th St Entry 05.15 – Iowa City, IA @ The Mill 05.16 – Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall 05.17 – Ferndale, MI @ Loving Touch

05.18 – Cleveland, OH @ Beachland 05.19 – Buffalo, NY @ Tralf 05.21 – Toronto, ON @ Horseshoe 05.22 – Montreal, QC @ Il Motore 05.23 – Boston, MA @ Sinclair 05.24 – New Haven, CT @ Space 05.25 – Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer 05.28 – New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom 05.29 – New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom 05.30 – Washington, DC @ Black Cat 05.31 – Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506 06.01 – Atlanta, GA @ Drunken Unicorn