Portland’s Moon Duo have returned by way of a new limited edition 12″ that will feature covers of some classics by Alan Vega of Suicide and The Stooges.
Today, Psych group has delivered its rendition of Vega’s “Jukebox Babe,” stripping it of its 50s Rock & Roll sensibilities and turning it into a driving Disco-fied jam that boasts a delectably dirty guitar outtro. It low-key slaps.
The 12″, which also features The Stooges’ “No Fun,” is due for release on January 19. Hear “Jukebox Babe” below.
PREORDER:
Physical 12” – https://buff.ly/2EcCus8
Digital – https://buff.ly/2Ec8CMA
“The Stooges and Iggy, and Suicide/Alan Vega/Martin Rev, are all huge influences on us. But we never want to do faithful covers of great songs, because what’s the point. So we tried to push both of the tracks in less obvious directions, incorporating other influences, like California psych and cosmic disco, giving them more of a summer vibe. We knew Sonic Boom was working outside of Lisbon, so we asked him to produce the tracks, recording them in August for maximal summer heat” the band explained in a statement.
The band is also announcing a tour beginning on January 26 that will hit the UK, Ireland, Turkey, and Portugal.
MOON DUO TOUR DATES:
Jan. 26, 2018 – Dublin, IE @ Button Factory
Jan. 27, 2018 – Belfast, UK @ Black Box
Jan. 28, 2018 – Cork, IE @ Crane Lane
Jan. 30, 2018 – Birmingham, UK @ Hare and Hounds
Jan. 31, 2018 – Edinburgh, UK @ La Belle Angele
Feb. 1, 2018 – Manchester, UK @ White Hotel
Feb. 2, 2018 – Liverpool, UK @ District
Feb. 3, 2018 – Leeds, UK @ Brudenell
Feb. 4, 2018 – London, UK @ XOYO
Feb. 7, 2018 – Istanbul, TR @ Zorlu
Feb. 9, 2018 – Braga, PT @ Gnration
Feb. 10, 2018 – Coimbra, PT @ Salao Brazil
Feb. 11, 2018 – Leiria, PT @ Texas Bar
Feb. 12, 2018 – Lisbon, PT @ Musicbox
