Mission of Burma today revealed the cover artwork and track listing for their forthcoming fifth studio album, Unsound, on The A.V. Club online. Head here to read the piece and view the art.
Unsound will be released July 9th on Fire Records.
Mission of Burma Reveal New Album Cover Artwork; Track Listing on The A.V. Club
Tuesday, May 1st, 2012Mission of Burma Announce New Album Title & Release Date; Premiere New Track, “Dust Devil”
Monday, March 26th, 2012Mission of Burma today announced that their upcoming LP will be called Unsound, and its release date is set for July 9, 2012. Pitchfork.com exclusively premiered a stream of album track, “Dust Devil,” which you can listen to HERE.
The band has 3 dates coming up in Missouri in April, as well as an appearance at Territorios Seville in Spain this May. The Missouri dates are the band’s first in that state in more than 10 years. Visit their tour dates page for full info.
Mission of Burma to Release Fifth Studio Album on Fire Records
Monday, February 27th, 2012Mission of Burma have announced they will be releasing their fifth studio album this July. One of their most ambitious, progressive and vibrant albums to date, the record will receive a worldwide release on Fire Records. Stay tuned to missionofburma.com for more info to come soon.
Clint Conley to Play Christmas Cavalcade
Friday, December 2nd, 2011On December 15th, Clint Conley of Mission of Burma will be performing a few songs with Jeff Conolly for the Christmas Cavalcade at Johnny D’s in Sommerville. The Christmas Cavalcade is an annual concert benefitting the Sommerville homeless coalition, and for a suggested cover of $20, you can catch a slew of awesome performers and donate to a great cause.
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Mission of Burma annouce two Boston shows in January 2012
Tuesday, November 1st, 2011Mission of Burma have confirmed a pair of shows at Brighton Music Hall for January 20th and 21st, 2012. These will be the band’s first shows in Boston since January 2010.
A small number of tickets have been reserved for an exclusive fan pre-sale, which will begin tomorrow, November 2nd at 10AM local time.
Follow the links below to get your tickets.
Jan. 20, 2012 :: Mission of Burma @ Brighton Music Hall :: Pre-Sale
Jan. 21, 2012 :: Mission of Burma @ Brighton Music Hall :: Pre-Sale
Free MGMT, Mission of Burma, and Static Jacks’ Concerts this Weekend!
Thursday, August 4th, 2011Don’t forget to check out FREE concerts by MGMT, Mission of Burma, and The Static Jacks this weekend as Fenway goes coast-to-coast!
First, MGMT takes the stage by the ocean at the 2011 Nike US Open of Surfing at Huntington Beach, CA on Saturday, August 6th. The concert is part of Nike’s self-proclaimed “Surfing Music Lineup,” including artists Jimmy Eat World, Surfer Blood, The Sounds, and Dead Country with MGMT headlining. MGMT will play at 4:30 pm at the conclusion of the day’s surfing competition. The concert is free and open to the general public. More information can be found at Nike’s official site.
3,000 miles away, Mission of Burma is slated to appear Sunday, August 7th at 3:00 pm at the Beekman Beer Garden Beach Club along the East River in lower Manhattan. Presented in association with the Seaport Music Festival on Pier 17 and the RiverRocks Series on Pier 54, the free concert and will take place on Beekman’s 200-ton sandy beach overlooking the Brooklyn Bridge. The show is limited to 1,100 people so get there early when doors open at 11:30 am. The beach is limited to audience members 21+ only and further details can be found here.
Finally, rounding out the weekend, The Static Jacks will play a free show at The Echo Club on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles on Monday, August 8th. The show starts at 8:30 pm and features performances from Active Child, Touche, and Sleeping Bags. Open only to those 21+, check out the official site for full show information.
Mission of Burma have commenced recording for the band’s fifth studio album
Friday, June 24th, 2011Mission of Burma are in the studio working on material for their fifth studio album. Check out the band’s Facebook page for more photos.
Mission of Burma to play free outdoor NYC show!
Monday, June 20th, 2011Mission of Burma announces new show as part of the “Free Summer Sunday” Beach Party Music Series in NYC on August 7th. Presented in association with the Seaport Music Festival on Pier 17 and the RiverRocks Series on Pier 54, this six-week concert series, booked for July 10th through August 14th, will include musical acts such as The Ravonettes, Swirlies, and more. Mission of Burma will take the stage at 3pm at the Beekman Beer Garden Beach Club along the East River in lower Manhattan. The concert is free and will take place on Beekman’s 200-ton sandy beach overlooking the Brooklyn Bridge. The show is limited to 1,100 people so get there early when doors open at 11:30 am. 21 and older only. More information here.
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Mission of Burma Add New Show: Granada Theater, Dallas TX – 7/24/11
Monday, June 13th, 2011Mission of Burma have just added another show during their visit to the Lone Star state next month when, on Sunday, July 24th, the band hits Dallas’ Granada Theater. Support will come from Dallas-based Tre Orsi.
Tickets for this show are on sale, now. Get them HERE.
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Mission of Burma’s Roger Miller talks to Brooklyn Vegan
Thursday, January 20th, 2011Mission of Burma‘s Roger Miller talked to Brooklyn Vegan in an extensive interview about the band’s upcoming shows in Hoboken and Brooklyn (1/28, 1/29), his work with Alloy Orchestra, a Sproton Layer reissue and tons more. Read the interview, here.
Mission of Burma played surprise set with Yo La Tengo
Tuesday, December 7th, 2010Mission of Burma was the surprise guest for Yo La Tengo’s 5th show, of YLT’s annual 8 night Hanukkah residency, Sunday night at Maxwell’s. Check out Brooklyn Vegan’s coverage of the set, here.
Misson of Burma add two new dates in New York Area – Jan, 2011
Monday, November 22nd, 2010Mission of Burma will kick of 2011 with two new New York area shows at the end of January. The band will hit Maxwells in Hoboken, NJ on Friday, Jan. 28th and then head across the river to The Bell House in Brooklyn, NY on Saturday, Jan. 29th.
A limited number of tickets are being held for fans to purchase which will allow access the band’s soundcheck before each show. Those tickets will be on sale HERE until Dec. 17th, or until they sell out.
Boston voters name Mission of Burma one of Boston’s 25 best music acts of all time
Thursday, August 5th, 2010Boston.com readers have voted Mission of Burma one of “Boston’s 25 All-Time Best Pop Music Acts”! You can check it out online here and pick up full print version in the Boston Sunday Globe this weekend.
Chicago Tribune names Mission of Burma’s 7/30 Subterranean gig a “Hidden Gem”
Wednesday, June 16th, 2010The Chicago Tribune today posted its summer concert preview and picked out 12 not to be missed shows and festivals. Mission of Burma‘s gig at Subterranean on July 30th is one of the paper’s “hidden gems.” Tickets for that show are available here.
Tickets for Mission of Burma’s show at Subterranean in Chicago, 7/30, on presale NOW!
Friday, May 28th, 2010Get your tickets for Mission of Burma‘s show at Subterranean in Chicago on July 30th now before they go on sale to the public! Click here to purchase. (Public onsale is Saturday, June 5th at 10AM.)
