Pontiak, a psych-rock trio of brothers from the Virginia farmland, are coming out with a new album, INNOCENCE, via Thrill Jockey Records. For a decidedly DIY rock outfit that builds its own studios and eschews digital production practices, the band sure knows how to craft a polished sound. Check out the video, made by the band members themselves, for "Lack Lustre Rush," a searing and simple pairing of melodic vocals and fuzzed-over guitar hooks. The high-contrast (but almost all-white) video was shot completely upside-down and features a disoriented cowboy man thrashing around in a towel. They've also just announced a whole slew of new tour dates for the next couple of months, which we've listed below.
January
28 – Charlottesville, VA @ Twisted Tea Bazaar
29 – Asheville, NC @ The Mothlight
30 – Athens, GA @ Caledonia, Lounge
February
4 – Oxford, MS @ Lamar Lounge
5 – Little Rock, AR @ Vino's
6 – Tulsa, OK @ Sound Pony
7 – Denton, TX @ Rubber Gloves
9 – El Paso, TX @ Lowbow Palace
10 – Phoenix, AZ @ Last Exit
12 – Los Angeles, CA @ Bootleg Bar
14 – Chico, CA @ Cafe Coda
15 – Portland, OR @ Tonic
16 – Seattle, WA @ Highline
17 – Spokane, WA @ Mootsy's
20 – Minneapolis, MN @ 1st Ave Entry
21 – Milwaukee, WI @ Riverwest Public House
22 – Chicago, IL @ The Hideout
23 – Louisville, KY @ Lisa's Oak Room
24 – Columbus, OH @ Rumba Cafe
26 – Rochester, NY @ Bug Jar
28 – Washington, DC @ Paperhaus
