The Black Swans new record 'Don't Blame The Stars' follows up mainman Jerry DeCicca's 7" split with Will Oldham and is the fourth lp from the unique OH folk rock band. James Jackson Toth (Wooden Wand) calls the new Black Swans conceptual album about being alive and livin' "one of the best records you'll hear all year. It is full of sad songs about happy things, and happy sounding songs about very, very strange things." 'Don't Blame The Stars' pays tribute to R&B both lyrically and musically and was recorded by Jerry and band in a garage in Columbus, OH. Partway through the recording, the untimely death of Jerry's longtime musical partner and TBS bandmember Noel Sayre put its completion on hold for some time. When the band resumed work on 'Don't Blame The Stars,' the subjects of the songs took on a more profound resonance and Noel's expressive string arrangements were added posthumously. Jerry also does a fair bit of narration, putting a real stamp of personality on an already beguiling listen.
Head to Magnet online here to see the premiere of the video for 'Don't Blame The Stars' single entitled "I Forgot To Change The Windshield Wipers In My Mind." The track was also featured on the Misra Legacy Compilation Vol 1 available earlier this year. The Black Swans will release 'Don't Blame The Stars' on May 31st as the 2nd release for the newly relaunched Misra Label.
The Black Swans have local shows lined up including a special Record Store Day performance as a five piece. Stay tuned, much more touring tba.
4/16 – Columbus, OH @ Used Kids, Record Store Day
4/28 – Columbus, OH @ Treehouse w/Southeast Engine
5/15 – Nelsonville, OH @ Nelsonville Festival
5/20 – Cleveland, OH @ Survival Kit
6/3 – Columbus, OH @ Rumba *Record Release Show
Band Site: http://theblackswans.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Black-Swans/240348966463
Twitter: http://twitter.com/blackswansband
Label Site: http://misrarecords.com/artists/the-black-swans/
Bio, Hi-Res Album Art & Photos: http://rightonpr.com/artist_theblackswans.php
