The session was filmed shortly before the band headed over the Atlantic to the UK for a series of shows alongside The Hotelier and some special acoustic performances.

Watch the full Audiotree session below, for live versions of ‘Closing Argument’, ‘No EQ’, ‘Who You Are Does Not Equal Where You Are’, ‘Anesthetic’, ‘The Shaking Of Leaves’, ‘Required Reading’ and ‘Adult Contempt’.

Recorded directly to tape as a requirement to recording with John Vanderslice, ‘Standards’ boasts an unrivalled warmth and depth. Opening track ‘Open Casket’, a delicate, intricate introduction to the Weiss/Sparks era sounds, contains just an acoustic guitar, minimal use of electronics, light piano, and delicate brush-playing. It is in this restraint that ‘Standards’ really excels. There is no sense of rushing, no sense of churning out songs just because they need to put out a record. Weiss and Sparks challenge themselves throughout.

‘Closing Argument’ exemplifies the interplay between the two, with Weiss’ guitar intertwining and lacing its way in and out of Sparks’ innovative drumming. During the introduction to ‘No EQ’, Sparks’ drums rush and roll over the electronic intro and get hearts beating and toes tapping, whilst on the double header of ‘Adult Contempt’ and ‘Required Reading’ he showcases a mastery of his rudiments. His drumming in ‘Adult Contempt’ could go down as one of the best drumming performances in recent years.

‘Vis Major’ is evidence of Weiss’s skill for pop songs, filled with hooks and catchy choruses, engaging lyrics and superb guitar work. What is remarkable about ‘Standards’, though, is the way that the slower songs, such as the heart breaking one-two punch of ‘Your Lasting Image’ and ‘Old Lace & Ivory’, don’t ever feel unwelcome, even when coming after blisteringly fast-paced numbers.

‘Who You Are ≠ Where You Are’ is a wonderful exhibition of the chemistry between the pair. Sparks’ left hand ghosts the snare whilst Weiss’ fingers wind their way up and down the frets before the end of the song breaks down into a gloriously distorted finish. Previously released ‘Anesthetic’ is beautiful, with Weiss delivering an understated masterclass. His voice is stronger than ever before. ‘The Circle Of The Same Ideas’ closes the record in classic Into It. Over It. style: just Weiss, his guitar and a few incidentals.

‘Standards’ marries the best parts of Into It. Over It., the heart breaking lows and ecstatic highs, in the most realised and genuine way that Weiss has ever managed. It takes the best bits of ‘Proper’ and the most artistic bits of ‘Intersections’ and moulds them into perfect coexistence.

“Of all the records I’ve done previously, this is my favorite one,” Weiss tells Entertainment Weekly, who have premiered the LP. “These songs are the most fully realized. It’s the most fun I’ve had writing material ever because the memories I have associated with writing these songs are really positive.”

Due on the 11th March, you can stream the record in full – including the already revealed ‘No EQ’, ‘Reading Required’ and ‘Anesthetic’ – via Entertainment Weekly.

‘Standards’ is out on March 11th, only seven days to go! You can grab a pre-order here.

Joined by Rozwell Kid, the tour is one of two excellent live announcements today, as Milk Teeth are set to hit the road in the same month with Black Foxxes and Eat Me. The London dates on both tours are presented by Pink Mist.

The Hotelier will release ‘Goodness’ later in the year, with Into It. Over It. touring in support of their ‘Standards’ LP, due for release in the UK and mainland Europe on the 29th April via Triple Crown Records.

Check out the full dates after The Hotelier’s album trailer. We can’t wait.

MAY
07 SOUTHAMPTON Joiners
08 BRISTOL Thekla
09 LONDON Scala
10 MANCHESTER Sound Control
11 GLASGOW Restless Natives Fest
12 LEEDS Brudenell Social Club
13 NOTTINGHAM Bodega

The follow-up to 2013’s ‘Intersections’ was written by Evan Weiss and recorded by John Vanderslice in a remote cabin in Vermont. Bon Iver style, some might say.

Reportedly containing his most emotional and introspective work to date, new tracks ‘Required Reading’ and ‘No EQ’ are great demonstrations, having appeared online since the turn of the year.

UK and EU pre-orders are available now.

The result, ‘Standards’, will be available from the 11th March via Triple Crown Records, and promises to be one borne out of eclectic influence and taste. Although it is the first Into It. Over It. record since 2013, Weiss has been busy further honing his skills with Pet Symmetry and Their / They’re / There.

Into It. Over It.’s newest track, ‘No EQ’, also premiered via Noisey and is available to stream below.

The band will be embarking on a pretty amazing US tour, featuring The World Is A Beautiful Place and I Am No Longer Afraid To Die, The Sidekicks and Pinegrove.

3/22 – St. Louis, MO @ The Firebird
3/23 – Madison, WI @ Majestic Theatre
3/24 – Lawrence, KS @ Granada Theatre
3/25 – Denver, CO @ Marquis Theater
3/26 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court
3/28 – Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile
3/29 – Portland, OR @ Star Theater
3/31 – San Fransisco, CA @ Social Hall
4/01 – Santa Ana, CA @ Constellation Room
4/02 – Los Angeles, CA @ Troubadour
4/03 – San Diego, CA @ The Irenic
4/04 – Phoenix, AZ @ Rebel Lounge
4/06 – Austin, TX @ The Parish
4/07 – Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live
4/08 – New Orleans, LA @ One Eyed Jack’s
4/09 – Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
4/10 – Orlando, FL @ The Social
4/12 – Durham, NC @ Motorco
4/13 – Richmond, VA @ The Broadberry
4/18 – Toronto, ON @ Hard Luck Bar
4/19 – Montreal, QC @ Bar Le Ritz
4/20 – Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground
4/21 – Boston, MA @ Royale
4/22 – New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
4/23 – Washington, DC @ Black Cat
4/24 – Philadelphia, PA @ TLA
4/26 – Columbus, OH @ Ace of Cups
4/27 – Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Ballroom
4/28 – Detroit, MI @ Majestic Cafe
4/30 – Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall
5/01 – Minneapolis, MN @ Triple Rock

HAPPY MONDAY! In absolutly brillant news Into It. Over It, Modern Baseball and Tiny Moving Parts have announced their European Tour over March 2015. What a line up! Dates are as follows:

19 Mar Netherlands Amsterdam The Winston
20 Mar Germany Berlin Cassiopeia
21 Mar Germany Hamburg Molotow
22 Mar Germany Cologne Club Bahnhof Ehrenfeld
23 Mar Belgium Antwerp JC Kavka
24 Mar UK Southampton Joiners
25 Mar UK Manchester Sound Control
26 Mar UK Leeds Brudenell Social Club
27 Mar UK Glasgow Stereo
28 Mar UK London The Dome Tuffnell Park
29 Mar UK Bristol The Fleece

It’s not a secret that we love Into It. Over It. here at Punktastic. You can check out a new track from the album ‘Intersections’ over at American Songwriter.

Check it out: http://www.americansongwriter.com/2013/08/song-premiere-into-it-over-it-the-shaking-of-leaves/

You can preorder ‘Intersections’ here: http://www.merchdirect.com/TripleCrownRecords/IntoItOverIt/

Check out the full list of dates below and SEE YOU THERE.

NOVEMBER
10 LONDON Borderline
11 DERBY Vic Inn
12 MANCHESTER Alter Ego
13 GLASGOW Audio
14 LEEDS Brudenell Social Club
15 CARDIFF Clwb Ifor Bach
16 BRISTOL Exchange
17 SOUTHAMPTON Joiners
18 KINGSTON Fighting Cocks
19 PARIS Miroiterie
20 AARSCHOT JC De Klinker
22 EINDHOVEN Dynamo
23 MUNSTER Cafe Lorenz
24 GOTTINGEN Pools
25 COLOGNE Blue Shell
26 TRIER Ex Haus
27 MUNCHEN Sunny Red
28 BERLIN Cassiopeia
29 DESSAU Beatclub

DECEMBER
01 VIENNA Arena 3 Raum Bar
02 ZURICH Kafenkneipe

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