Been a bit since we’ve blogged. Been incredibly busy, as you can imagine. Re: Kickstarter and funding for Exile, here’s a very quick thank-you to pile upon the pile of thank-yous that have already been thrust upon you: thank you.

In Brooklyn at the moment having brunch. Debuted some of the new tunes at Lit Lounge last night, and I think they’re coming along very well. We were initially pretty nervous about working out live arrangements for these; for all our other records, we spent months working out live arrangements before recording, and we did no such thing for Exile. But yea, it’s coming along nicely.

Was also our first gig with James Willetts drumming. It was a blast. Our buds, Radio America, played some new songs as well. They’ve been working on this double album for a while, and we’re excited to hear it already. Tim O’Brien (of the late great Ferns) is drumming for the boys now, which totally makes sense.

Pretty sure there are pics floating around from last night, which we will dutifully post soon.

Huge highlight: Steve Koogan was hanging out outside of the club. Our desire to chat and take some pics with him wasn’t as strong as our urge to—collectively—not be that guy. Still, it was pretty awesome seeing him in person.

I do love this town. When I’m not in a car, that is.

Henry