They were discovered by a member of the Cars and toured with The B-52s, now New Collisions are self-releasing a new album in October. Here is the announcement:After being discovered by Greg Hawkes of the Cars less than a year into their existence, they were asked to tour with Blondie and the B-52s. When the tour wrapped, they went right to recording The Optimist (October 5th, self-released).
With the help of famed producers Sean Slade and Paul Kolderie (The Pixies, Radiohead, Dinosaur Jr.), New Collisions were able to tell an oddly uplifting tale of fractured lives through dark storytelling and refreshing sounds. Take a listen to Sarah Guild's invigorating vocals over dance-happy keys and drums, as she coos "I know you're sorry/ It's the same old story..." on "Over", the next single after "Dying Alone" off of The Optimist.
If you're in the Boston area, be sure to attend The Optimist record release party at Great Scott on October 9th. More shows to be announced!
New Collisions Tour Dates
10/2 Huntingdon, PA Juniata College
10/9 Allston, MA Great Scott
