Desolation Wilderness released a wonderful droney shoegaze pop album last year titled White Light Strobing, on K Records.  I picked this up after hearing their first single, and I have been following them since.   I’m extremely excited that they have not only released a new 7″ in 2009 (No Tomorrow on K), but they also have a new full length album coming out too: New Universe.

I’m am increasingly becoming interested in Daytrotter.  They continue to give great recordings from bands across the spectrum, and I noticed that Desolation Wilderness did a session with them back on March 6th.  In this session they played two tracks from their upcoming album (as well as several from White Light Strobing), at that time it was still untitled. I have heard the recorded version of “No Tomorrow”, and the live Daytrotter version is equally pleasing…they also provided a track that I had not heard, “Venice Beach”.  Both of these tracks are from their Daytrotter Session.

[mp3] Desolation Wilderness- “No Tomorrow”

[mp3] Desolation Wilderness- “Venice Beach”

Both off of New Universe.  “No Tomorrow” also on a 7″, buy it here.

While I enjoy these wonderful live recordings the vocals are highlighted, but they are not the main focus of the bands recorded material.  It is a different view of Desolation Wilderness, and if you enjoy it I highly recommend checking out one of their records where the doney pop bends together seamlessly.  You can kinda see what I mean here (off of White Light Strobing):

My research of their yet to be released new album was sparked by the commercial that their friend, Wes Currie, made.  The video is short, and a sampling of several songs on the album.  Almost as if a radio was set on scan, and every station was Desolation Wilderness with a little video to accompany it.

Buy other Desolation Wilderness releases from the K Records Mail Order Department.  New Universe will be available here on August 8th, 2009.

They also have a huge tour lined up, and three amazing looking NYC shows!

• Aug 15 2009 Olympia, Washington @ The Northern w/ Moon Runners, Lusty Leaf
• Aug 19 2009 Tacoma, Washington @ TBD
• Aug 20 2009 Anacortes, Washington @ Department of Safety w/ Karl Blau
• Aug 21 2009 Seattle, Washington @ TBD w/ Herr Jazz
• Aug 22 2009 Chehalis, Washington @ Helsing Junction Farm
• Aug 23 2009 Portland, Oregon  @ The Wail w/ Hornet Leg, Metal (7pm sharp!)
• Aug 24 2009 Boise, Idaho @ TBD
• Aug 25 Salt Lake City, Utah @  Kilby Court w/ Navigator, Stag Hare
• Aug 26 2009 Ft. Collins, Colorado @ TBD
• Aug 27 2009 Denver, Colorado @ Rhinoceropolis w/ Milton Melvin C. III, M. Pyre
• Aug 28 2009 Lawrence, Kansas @ Jackpot w/ Baby Birds Don’t Drink Milk
• Aug 29 2009 St. Louis, Missouri @ The Firebird
• Aug 30 2009 Iowa City, Iowa @ PS1
• Sep 2 2009 Chicago, Illinois @ The Mopery w/ Thin Hymns
• Sep 3 2009  Bloomington, Indiana @ TBD
• Sep 4 2009 Louisville, Kentucky @ Skull Alley
• Sep 5 2009 Lexington, Kentucky @ Al’s Bar
• Sep 6 2009 Oberlin, Ohio @ Oberlin College w/ Invisible River, Eleanor Murray
• Sep 7 2009 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania @ Modern Formations Gallery
• Sep 8 2009 Rochester, New York @ Bug Jar
• Sep 9 2009 Syracuse, New York @ Spark Arts Space
• Sep 10 2009  Ithaca, New York @ TBD
• Sep 11 2009 Bennington, Vermont @ Bennington College
• Sep 12 2009 Brooklyn, New York @ Silent Barn w/ Real Estate
• Sep 13 2009 New York, New York @ Cake Shop w/ Silk Flowers, The Intelligence, City Center, Gary War
• Sep 14 2009 New York, New York@ TBD w/ Calvin Johnson, Arrington de Dionyso
• Sep 15 2009 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania @ TBD w/ Catholic Block
• Sep 16 2009 Charlottesville, Virginia @ Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar
• Sep 17 2009 Richmond, Virginia @ TBD
• Sep 18 2009 Charlotte, North Carolina @  Dugg Dugg Gallery
• Sep 19 2009 Atlanta, GA @ TBD
• Sep 20 2009 Athens, Georgia @ Flicker Theater w/ Madeline
• Sep 21 2009 Chattanooga, Tennessee @ JJ’s Bohemia w/ Forest Magic!
• Sep 23 2009 Fayetteville, NC @ w/ Real Live Tigers
• Sep 25 2009 Dallas, Texas @ TBD
• Sep 26 2009 Austin, Texas @ TBD
• Sep 28 2009 Tucson, Arizona @ Hangart w/ Stephen Steinbrink
• Sep 29 2009 Tempe, Arizona @ TBD (house show?) w/ Stephen Steinbrink
• Sep 30 2009 Irvine, California @ UC Irvine w/ Christmas
• Oct 1 2009 LA, California @ TBD w/ Christmas
• Oct 2 2009 Santa Barbara, California @ Biko Garage w/ Christmas
• Oct 3 2009SF, California @ TBD  w/ Christmas
• Oct 4 2009 Santa Cruz, California @ House Show w/ Christmas
• Oct 5 2009 Sacramento, California @ TBD w/ Christmas
• Oct 6 2009 Arcata, California @ The Green House w/ Christmas
• Oct 7 2009 Eugene, Oregon@ TBD w/ Christmas
• Oct 8 2009 Portland, Oregon @ TBD w/ Christmas
• Oct 9 2009 Olympia, Washington @ The Northern w/ Christmas, Lapuda