new pornography

Matador has one song from the new New Pornographers album Challengers ("My Rights Versus Yours") available for download. The album doesn't "drop" (as the kids say) until August 21st (an important day), but you can get an early copy if you order it directly from the label.

After the release, they're going to be touring the USA in the Fall, with Neko Case but without Dan Bejar (who doesn't usually play with the NPs). Neko also designed the cover image above. I'm not sure what I think of that cover, but I do like the maple leaf inset. Maybe it's for Cancon purposes? The new mp3 is kind of mid-tempo, and I'm not sure what to make of it either, but it will probably become my favorite song sooner or later.

The New Pornographers - My Rights Versus Yours
(mp3 from Matador Records)