You may have heard the buzz surrounding the new Twin Shadow (TS) album titled Caer. Now, through a press release, TS has shared with the world a new single and music video titled Brace and features the brilliant Rainsford. The song features a more classic use of instrument as there seems to be a heavy utilization of string ensemble and brass ensemble and a sampled choir. However, playing alongside the percussion of this song brings out an amazing head-bobbing beat. This song about the feelings of gaining and losing love are accompanied by amazing vocals that, instead of leading the song, holds the song hand, allowing for a full wall of sound and color.

The video itself acts as both the official music and lyric video. See it below. You can preorder Caer here.

In support of the upcoming album, Twin Shadow will also tour alongside rock leaders Beck, Alt-J, and Yuno. The newly released single, “Brace,” is the third release in preparation for the new TS album after “Saturdays” and “Little Woman.”

There has already been large praise surrounding the singles from the like of Nylon Magazine and more.

“If The Breakfast Club came out this year, it would sound a lot like this deliciously alt-pop gem.” – Nylon

“It’s been a minute since we’ve heard from Twin Shadow, but it seems that his absence has done nothing to dull his uncanny ability to make ’80s power-pop anthems that transcend the decade to sound more ’80s than the ’80s.” – Highsnobiety

“The video for ‘Little Woman’ is a bare and striking affair, matching the minimal but grandiose feel of the track itself. It’s a bold reinvention of his sound, but retains the feel of his previous output all the same.” – Pigeons & Planes

Caer Tracklist:

“Brace”
“Saturdays”
“Sympathy”
“18 Years”
“Little Woman”
“When You’re Wrong”
“Twins Theme”
“Littlest Things”
“Too Many Colors”
“Rust”
“Obvious People”
“Runaway”
“Bombs Away”

Tour Dates:

03/23 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory*
03/24 – Houston, TX – In Bloom Music Festival
04/03 – Los Angeles, CA – Zebulon
04/08 – Las Vegas, NV – Emerge Conference
04/10 – Magna, UT – The Great Saltair^
04/19 – San Diego, CA  – Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay^
04/20 – San Francisco, CA – Rickshaw Stop#
04/22 – Portland, OR – Mississippi Studios#
04/23 – Seattle, WA – Crocodile Cafe#
04/24 – Eugene, OR – Cuthbert Amphitheater^
04/25 – Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory Concert House^
04/27 – Washington, DC – U Street Music Hall#
04/29 – Charlotte, NC – Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre*
04/30 – Atlanta, GA – The Tabernacle*
05/01 – Atlanta, GA – The Tabernacle*
05/02 – Brooklyn, NY – Music Hall of Williamsburg#
06/24 – Monterrey Nuevo León, MX – Auditorio Banamex^
06/26 – Mexico City, MX – Pepsi Center^

* w/ Beck
^ w/ alt-J
# w/ Yuno

Photo Credit: Raymond Flotat