Interpol Announces New Album This Mirror Weighs a Ton
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- Interpol announced their new album "This Mirror Weighs a Ton" will be released on August 28 via Partisan, the band's new label home.
- See Out Loud and the title track were released alongside the announcement, with "See Out Loud" featuring guitarist Daniel Kessler on vocals for the first time since "PDA".
- Andrew Wyatt produced the album at his Manhattan studio, with mixing handled by David Fridmann.
- Interpol will embark on a major North American tour at the end of July to support the album.
- Daniel Kessler described the creation of the title song, noting Andrew's sound design and Paul Banks' unexpected vocal entry.
- Tracklist includes twelve songs, opening with "This Mirror Weighs a Ton" and concluding with "Sudden".
Why it matters: Fans of Interpol receive fresh material and a rare vocal performance from guitarist Daniel Kessler, while Partisan secures a marquee release that could boost its profile; the accompanying North American tour offers the band a revenue stream and heightened visibility.
