It's hard to believe, but High Places still haven't released their first proper album -- 03/07 - 09/07 was a comp, remember. But don't expect a letdown because their forthcoming self-titled debut on Thrill Jockey is great, easily expanding on and complicating their past work, creating a more cohesive whole than you received via 03/07 - 09/07 . A little while ago we offered up a listen to the re...
High Places (warning: MySpace may induce seizures) have certainly had a strong 2008. But why stop when the year ends? Might as well keep the momentum going, right? According to their label Thrill Jockey, High Places will be embarking on a very, very long international tour beginning right after Election Day in Belgium and ending early April 2009 in Denmark. Hell, after a pretty solid collection of
High Places, the beloved electro-pop duo of tragically flat Brooklyn, NY, would like to invite you on an expedition sure to raise the altitude and perhaps your blood pressure. They're embarking soon (today, in fact) on a tour around the country to support their upcoming self-titled album (due September 22 on Thrill Jockey). But, brave explorers, this is not the main focus of their journey! Those a