Switchfoot Confirm New Album 'Fading West' For October Release
US rockers Switchfoot have confirmed that their ninth studio album will be titled 'Fading West' and will be released in October 2013. The band are also releasing a film of the same name, which will be a behind-the-scenes documentary looking at the band.
"We couldn't be more excited to finally share these announcements with you - after months of preparation, we're now able to release the full trailer for Fading West, our fall tour dates and the lineup for this year's Bro-Am! We can also officially say that our new album, also titled Fading West, will be in your hands this October!" confirmed Switchfoot in an email to fans.
'Fading West' takes the classic Switchfoot style and infuses a vast array of cultural influences collected during their 2012 World Tour that can be heard within the rhythms and sonic tapestry of the new record. With daring synth lines, inventive guitars and anthemic harmonies, this collection of songs is bigger and more powerful than anything the band has released to date.
Rooted in the same hopeful message and quick turn of phrase that fans have come to love is a renewed expression of change, hope and discovering your place in the world. While not a direct soundtrack, tracks from the new album can be heard throughout the film.
The 40+ date 'Fading West Fall Tour' kicks off in Missouri on 20th September and finishes at the end of November in Texas. Fans attending the tour can expect to see a special screening of the band's new 80-minute film, serving as the opening act for the intimate live shows. It is thought the film will then be released on DVD after the tour ends.
"The official trailer for Fading West lets you dive a bit deeper into our journey last year, following us through amazing adventures, inspiring places and some heartbreaking struggles", says the band of the newly unveiled film trailer.
"This is still just a taste of what's to come, though, and we absolutely can't wait to share the full-length version with you this fall! Check the tour dates below for where you can catch a screening of the film, followed by a unique, intimate performance from us -- this will be like no Switchfoot show you've ever seen!"
09/20/2013 St. Louis, MO Missouri Baptist University
09/21/2013 Kansas City, MO Midland Theatre
09/22/2013 St. Paul, MN Northwestern College
09/23/2013 Minot, ND Minot State University
09/25/2013 Chicago, IL Copernicus Theatre
09/26/2013 Des Moines, IA Hoyt Sherman
09/27/2013 Mt. Olive, NC Mt. Olive College
09/28/2013 Grand Rapids, MI Calvin College
10/01/2013 Nashville, TN Franklin Theatre
10/02/2013 Fort Wayne, IN Indiana University
10/03/2013 Cincinnati, OH The Underground
10/04/2013 Detroit, MI Royal Oak Music Theatre
10/05/2013 York, PA Penn State
10/06/2013 Glenside, PA Keswick Theatre
10/08/2013 Boston, MA Wilbur Theatre
10/09/2013 New York, NY The Gramercy Theatre
10/10/2013 New York, NY The Gramercy Theatre
10/18/2013 Elizabeth City, NC Mid Atlantic Christian University
10/19/2013 Elkins, WV Davis Elkins University
10/20/2013 Atlanta, GA Center Stage
10/23/2013 Vero Beach, FL Vero Beach PAC
10/24/2013 Jacksonville, FL The Florida Theatre
10/26/2013 Houston, TX Reliant Arena
10/27/2013 San Antonio, TX Laurie Auditorium - Trinity University
10/28/2013 Waco, Baylor University
10/29/2013 Lubbock, TX City Bank Auditorium
10/31/2013 Denver, CO Colorado Christian University
11/01/2013 Aspen, CO Belly Up Aspen
11/02/2013 Albuquerque, NM Lobo Theatre
11/03/2013 Phoenix, AZ Grand Canyon University Arena
11/05/2013 San Diego, CA Balboa Theatre
11/06/2013 Hollywood, CA The Fonda
11/07/2013 Santa Cruz, CA Rio Theater
11/08/2013 Santa Barbara, CA The Luke Theater
11/09/2013 Chico, CA El Rey Theatre
11/13/2013 Eugene, OR McDonald Theatre
11/15/2013 Seattle, WA Moore Theatre
11/16/2013 Newburg, OR George Fox University
11/17/2013 Yakima, WA Capitol Theatre
11/18/2013 Missoula, MT University Theatre (University MT Campus)
11/23/2013 Longview, TX Le Tourneau University- Belcher Center
11/24/2013 Abilene, TX Abilene Christian University
