[via MBV Music]

I adore Shearwater. Up until about a year ago, I don’t think I could’ve said it that plainly, but it’s true. Completely at odds with the lo-fi movement of the day, they choose music that’s dramatic, cinematic, and somewhat refined, like a gin drunk with a three-piece suit and a monocle, self-assured and a little sad. Like old poems about “the glory” or some shit like that, Shearwater’s music captivates with the sound of aural destiny and heady, macabre narratives. Which is exactly the aesthetic their new album preview captures.

To view it, head on over to Matador.com, where you can view the full-screen, totally epic visual preview for their upcoming album, The Golden Archipelago, due out in the US on February 23rd. Looks pretty wild.

In an email, frontman Jonathan Meiburg says this of the new album: “There are a lot more BIG-sounding drums on this record… and overall I’d say it’s woolier and spookier than Rook but also more extroverted. It sounds more like a band playing than some of our previous albums, I think, and it’s a bit more messy and exuberant.”

Wooly and spooky? He’s speaking my language. Oh also, if you want to watch the video again, like I did, you can just visit here.

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