Sheer Mag Sign Deal With Third Man Records And Post New Single All Lined Up
by Jon Stickler
Photo: Natalie Piserchio
Sheer Mag have returned with a new standalone single, All Lined Up.
Embracing '70s rock influences with strains of funk and soul, the track comes with news that the Philadelphia four-piece have inked a deal with Jack White's Third Man Records, who will physically and digitally re-release their back catalogue on October 27. The label's Ben Blackwell commented:
"Having been aware of Sheer Mag since their earliest 7-inch singles and keeping up with their self-released, independent DIY take-no-prisoners ethos, I never envisioned a world where they would ever sign to a record label. So imagine how ecstatic we were at Third Man when the band reached out to us directly and asked if we'd be interested in partnering with them. Still doesn't seem real. We are beyond honored, humbled really, to receive their handshake and their trust. This is gonna be fun as shit."
Their discography to date includes three EPs; 2014's 'I', 2015's 'II' and 2016's 'III', as well as two albums, 'Need To Feel Your Love' and 'A Distant Call', released in 2017 and 2019, respectively. The EP collection, 'Compilation (I, II, & III)', will come on metallic gold vinyl, while 'Need To Feel Your Love' will arrive on coke clear vinyl and 'A Distant Call' on clear red vinyl.
Discussing the new song, the band said: "The genesis of All Lined Up stems from late nights at the bar playing pool. Last call has long come and gone, the gate is down, the ashtrays are out and your friend behind the bar is giving it all away. Despite the revelry, there's a looming sense of dread-a fear that no matter how far ahead you get, all it takes is one bad shot to lose the game."
They've also announced North American East Coast tour dates for October. The new gigs are in addition to their August run of shows and dates supporting Baroness in Boston, New York and Philadelphia in November and December. Tickets are on sale.
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Sheer Mag Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows
Tue August 15 2023 - WINOOSKI Vermont - Monkey House (USA)
Wed August 16 2023 - MONTREAL Quebec - La Sotterenea (Canada)
Thu August 17 2023 - TORONTO Ontario - Nineteen Seventy Eight (Canada)
Sat August 19 2023 - PITTSBURGH Pennsylvania - Skullfest (USA)
Sun August 20 2023 - RICHMOND Virginia - Cobra Cabana (USA)
Mon August 21 2023 - DURHAM North Carolina - Pinhook (USA)
Tue August 22 2023 - WASHINGTON District Of Columbia - Comet Ping Pong (USA)
