in which mt. desolation is born

so, a couple members of keane have put together a side project entitled mt. desolation with a little help from fellow musicians from mumford & sons, the killers and noah and the whale. together, they've created a great alt-country sound that's smooth and easy going on the ears.

their debut album, self-entitled, will be available on october 18th. a few highlights off of a very solid album:

* annie ford - a wistful story recalling the evolution of an ill-fated relationship
* bitter pill - more indie than alt-country, this song pulls you in with its stubborn feelings of resentment.
* coming home - gorgeous piano and chimes highlight poem-like lyrics and guest vocals from jessica staveley-taylor. swoon!

have a listen to the excellent bitter pill:

Mt Desolation - Bitter Pill by Interscope Records

and watch departure:

want to see them? here are their upcoming dates:

10/18 Los Angeles @ Palladium *
10/20 San Francisco @ Warfield *
10/22 Portland @ Crystal Ballroom *
10/23 Vancouver @ Vogue Theatre *
10/24 Seattle @ Moore Theatre *
10/27 NYC @ Mercury Lounge
10/28 Toronto @ The Drake
10/29 Detroit @ Pike Room
10/30 Chicago @ Schubas

* touring w/Mumford & Sons

pre-order Mt. Desolation HERE.