Beachwood Sparks are back with their first album in 12 years, along with some tour dates. Across the River of Stars is due out July 19 via Curation. The band has shared lead single “Torn in Two” as well, which comes with a charming video featuring hand-drawn animation courtesy of Mark Neeley. Check it out below, along with the album tracklist and that initial clutch of tour dates.
The last time the Los Angeles alt-country band put out new music was in 2012, with The Tarnished Gold, which was followed the next year by the archival release Desert Skies. On Across the River of Stars, Beachwood Sparks partnered with producer Chris Robinson to return to the blend of twangy psychedelia and dreamy melodies they’re known for.
In 2017, Beachwood Sparks guitarist and songwriter Josh Schwartz died after being diagnosed with ALS. He was 45. Schwartz was a member of Beachwood Sparks’ original lineup, having joined in 1997, and contributed to Desert Skies before parting ways with the group in 1999. He went on to collaborate with numerous artists over the years and released his own solo album as Painted Hills.
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Across the River of Stars:
