It’s a big day in Aristocrats World, and here’s why – finally, our new album Culture Clash is available for pre-order! Orders ship on July 16, just three quick weeks from now.

Culture Clash is a 9-song (3 written by each band member) album available in Double LP Vinyl, Regular Edition CD and Deluxe Edition CD + the Bonus DVD Accept The Mystery: The Making Of The Aristocrats’ ‘Culture Clash’ featuring studio footage and exclusive interviews with each Aristocrat.

Also out today: A 6-minute preview of the entire album! Just go to MusicRadar.com and check it out if you’re curious. For bonus points, see if you can guess who wrote what. 

And here’s a link to our preview of the Bonus DVD from the Deluxe Edition (now closing in on 50,000 views in just two weeks!).

Plus, don’t forget we’re going on tour in the U.S. literally the day after the record comes out! See if we’re coming near you:

THE ARISTOCRATS “CULTURE CLASH”
U.S. SUMMER TOUR

7/17 – Nashville, TN – Douglas Corner
7/19 – Tampa, FL – Brass Mug
7/20 – Orlando, FL – West End Trading Company
7/21 – Jacksonville, FL – 1904 Music Hall
7/23 – Atlanta, GA – Atlanta Institute of Music (clinic/performance)
7/24 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade (Purgatory)
7/25 – Charlotte, NC – Tremont Music Hall (Casbah)
7/26 – Raleigh, NC – Pour House Music Hall
7/27 – Vienna, VA – Jammin Java
7/29 – Boston, MA – Berklee College of Music (clinic)
7/30 – Boston, MA – Berklee Performance Center (concert)
7/31 – Wilkes-Barre, PA – River St. Jazz Cafe
8/1 – New York City, NY – Highline Ballroom
8/2 – Philadelphia, PA – North Star Bar
8/3 – Dunellen, NJ – New Jersey Proghouse
8/6 – Pittsburgh, PA – Hard Rock Cafe
8/7 – Cleveland, OH – Beachland Tavern
8/8 – Columbus, OH – Rumba Café
8/9 – Cincinnati, OH – Southgate House Revival
8/10 – Charleston, WV – Empty Glass
8/12 – Detroit MI – Token Lounge
8/13 – Indianapolis, IN – Birdy’s
8/14 – Chicago, IL – Reggie’s
8/15 – Madison, WI – Brink Lounge
8/16 – St. Paul, MN – The New Amsterdam Bar And Hall
8/17 – Omaha, NE – Shamrock’s
8/19 – St. Louis, MO – 2720 Cherokee
8/20 – Kansas City, MO – The Record Bar
8/21 – Tulsa, OK – The Vanguard
8/23 – Denton, TX – Dan’s Silverleaf
8/24 – Houston, TX – Rudyard’s Pub
8/25 – Austin, TX – Saxon Pub

We ‘ve been hearing from folks who don’t live near these cities and want to know when we’ll be closer to them. This year is out for us due to scheduling issues, but here’s your exclusive look ahead (which is nearly 100% unconfirmed, but we’re working on all of it and feel confident it’s going to happen – and hopefully that’s disclaimer-y enough for you!):

January 2014 – West U.S. (Denver, ABQ, Phoenix, Vegas, San Diego, Mexicali, several shows in CA)
February/March 2014 – Europe
April 2014 – South America
August 2014 – SE Asia

It could easily change, but that’s the plan. So chew on that for a while. 

Wherever you are, Marco, Guthrie and I (BB) are very, very grateful for all your support of our Aristocratic adventures, and we hope you dig the new music.

Faithfully yours,
The Aristocrats