Titus Andronicus Share New Single Above the Bodega (Local Business)

Photo: Ray Concepcion 

Titus Andronicus have shared a new single, Above the Bodega (Local Business).

It will feature on 'A Productive Cough', the follow up to 'The Most Lamentable Tragedy', which is due out on March 2 through Merge Records.

Speaking about the track, singer-songwriter Patrick Stickles said:

“All the songs on [A Productive Cough] deal with the realities of life, as I understand them, in my adopted hometown of New York City,” explains Stickles, “and one quality that does much to define New York City life is the access to 24-hour consumption. The first floor of the apartment building in which I live is occupied by a deli-grocery, to which I give my patronage several times a day. As a result, I have developed a particular understanding with the staff there which I have not so far heard articulated in song. Thusly, I took it upon myself to write the ‘ultimate’ song explicating the bodega clerk-patron relationship.

More and more, we are defined by the things which we consume, and those who facilitate that consumption may glimpse a more truthful view of ourselves than the carefully curated image we share with our loved ones. No one knows the depths of my vice better than they who oversee the transactions which make it possible—in this way, the deli clerk knows me better than my own mother.”

Head below to check out the video for the new song, which was directed by Ray Concepcion, who filmed a 60-minute 'making of' documentary about the album.

Titus Andronicus will support the album with their first acoustic tour of North America this spring. Stickles will perform with pianist Alex Molini, while support will come from Rick Maguire of Pile. Check below for tickets.

Titus Andronicus Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows

Wed March 07 2018 - KINGSTON New York - BSP Kingston (USA)
Thu March 08 2018 - CAMBRIDGE MA Massachusetts - Sinclair Music Hall (USA)
Fri March 09 2018 - PROVIDENCE Rhode Island - AS220 (USA)
Sat March 10 2018 - BURLINGTON Vermont - Arts Riot (USA)
Sun March 11 2018 - MONTREAL Quebec - Bar Le Ritz (Canada)
Tue March 13 2018 - TORONTO Ontario - Great Hall (Canada)
Wed March 14 2018 - DETROIT Michigan - El Club (USA)
Thu March 15 2018 - CHICAGO Illinois - Subterranean (USA)
Fri March 16 2018 - MADISON Wisconsin - Frequency (USA)
Sat March 17 2018 - SAINT PAUL Minnesota - Turf Club (USA)
Sun March 18 2018 - OMAHA Nebraska - Slowdown (USA)
Mon March 19 2018 - DENVER Colorado - Globe Hall (USA)
Tue March 20 2018 - SALT LAKE CITY Utah - Urban Lounge (USA)
Thu March 22 2018 - BOISE Idaho - Treefort Festival (USA)
Fri March 23 2018 - SEATTLE Washington - Crocodile (USA)
Sat March 24 2018 - PORTLAND Oregon - Mississippi Studios (USA)
Tue March 27 2018 - SONOMA California - Gundlach Bundschu Winery (USA)
Wed March 28 2018 - SAN FRANCISCO California - Chapel (USA)
Thu March 29 2018 - STANTA CRUZ California - Crepe Place (USA)
Sat March 31 2018 - LOS ANGELES California - Bootleg Theater (USA)
Mon April 02 2018 - SAN DIEGO California - Soda Bar (USA)
Tue April 03 2018 - PHOENIX Arizona - Valley Bar (USA)
Fri April 06 2018 - FORT WORTH Texas - Ridglea Room (USA)
Sat April 07 2018 - AUSTIN Texas - Barracuda (USA)
Sun April 08 2018 - HOUSTON Texas - White Oak Music Hall (USA)
Tue April 10 2018 - BIRMINGHAM AL Alabama - Saturn (USA)
Wed April 11 2018 - ATLANTA Georgia - Masquerade Music Park (USA)
Thu April 12 2018 - DURHAM North Carolina - Pinhook (USA)
Fri April 13 2018 - WASHINGTON District of Columbia - Rocka dn Roll Hotel (USA)
Sat April 14 2018 - PHILADELPHIA Pennsylvania - Underground Arts (USA)
Sun April 15 2018 - BROOKLYN New York - Murmrr Theatre (USA)

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