Sebadoh, the side-project of once-former Dinosaur Jr. bassist Lou Barlow that grew to be equally popular, have announced a new album Act Surprised. The album is their first album since 2013’s Defend Yourself, which at the time of release was their first new album in 14 years. Joining Barlow on the record is longtime member Jason Loewenstein and Bob D’Amico.

In addition to the new album, the band has shared the first single, a track called “celebrate the void.” It’s a bit of a slow-burn, highlighted by Barlow’s distinct vocals. Unlike the band’s early lo-fi recordings, this song has crisp production and professionally mixed. You can listen to the song below. The band has also shared a video for the song, which features the members of the band performing the song with clips of random objects.

According to a press release, Barlow felt the need to connect with his bandmates in Sebadoh following a move back to his home state of Massachusetts. “Of all the records we have made in our long career,” said Loewenstein, “This is definitely the most recent.”

Act Surprised track list

01. “phantom”
02. “celebrate the void”
03. “follow the breath”
04. “medicate”
05. “see-saw”
06. “vacation”
07. “stunned”
08. “fool”
09. “raging river”
10. “sunshine”
11. “act surprised”
12. “battery”
13. “belief”
14. “leap year”
15. “Reykjavik”

Sebadoh 2019 Tour Dates

05/22: Pittsburgh, PA – Mr. Smalls
05/23: Columbus, OH – Rumba Café
05/24: Evanston, IL – Space
05/25: Minneapolis, MN – Turf Club
05/26: Omaha, NE – Reverb
05/28: Denver, CO – Globe Hall
05/29: Salt Lake City, UT – Urban Lounge
05/31: Portland, OR – Doug Fir Lounge
06/01: Vancouver, BC – Fox Caberet
06/02: Seattle, WA – Tractor Tavern
06/05: San Francisco, CA – Slims
06/06: Los Angeles, CA – Roxy
06/07: San Diego, CA – Casbah
06/08: Tustin, CA – Marty’s on Newport
06/09: Phoenix, AZ – Valley Bar
06/10: Albuquerque, NM – Launch Pad
06/12: Austin, TX – Parish
06/13: Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall (upstairs)
06/15: Atlanta, GA – The Earl
06/16: Carrboro, NC – Cat’s Cradle
06/21: Holyoke, MA – Gateway City Arts Center
06/22: Boston, MA – The Sinclair
07/11: Montreal, PQ – Ritz*
07/12: Toronto, ON – Horsehoe Tavern*
07/13: Detroit, MI – Shelter*
07/14: Cleveland, OH – Grog Shop*
07/16: Cincinnati, OH – Woodward Theatre*
07/17: St. Louis, MO – The Ready Room*
07/18: Nashville, TN – Exit/In*
07/19: Birmingham, AL – Saturn*
07/20: Charlotte, NC – The Underground*
07/22: Richmond, VA – Richmond Music Hall*
07/23: Washington, DC – Black Cat*
07/24: Philadlephia, PA – Underground Arts*
07/26: New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom*
07/27: Asbury Park, NJ – Asbury Lanes*