Have a look at the limited edition Paralytic Stalks fuchsia 2xLPs! These things are limited to just 1500 copies and come w/ an instant MP3 download, good for the entire album + a free sticker and double-sided poster! Click the photo above for a bigger view.

Paralytic Stalks comes out next week on 2/7, but all pre-orders are shipping from Polyvinyl now! Pre-order here – http://www.polyvinylrecords.com/paralyticstalks

Kevin also talks about each of the 9 tracks in detail.

Paralytic Stalks comes out Feb. 7th on CD, 2xLP, Cassette, MP3, and Shirt/Sweatshirt & all orders come with an instant download for the entire album at checkout – http://www.polyvinylrecords.com/paralyticstalks

Here’s the first single off Paralytic Stalks, “Dour Percentage.” Enjoy!

Paralytic Stalks comes out Feb 7th on Polyvinyl Records. Pre-order limited edition 180-gram fuchsia 2xLP, CD, MP3 here – http://www.polyvinylrecords.com/paralyticstalks

(Above photo by Patrick Heagney)

Kevin got a chance to sit down with Electronic Musician Magazine to talk about how Paralytic Stalks was recorded, what instruments were used, and a bunch of other tech talk that only us gear nerds can appreciate. Check it out by clicking the link.

Interview w/ Electronic Musician Magazine – http://emusician.com/interviews/profile/of_montreal/

Since a lot of you have been wondering what Paralytic Stalks sounds like, here’s a little preview.

Pre-orders are up here – http://www.polyvinylrecords.com/paralyticstalks

Look out people, we’re comin’ for ya again! We just announced A BUNCH of new US tour dates for 2012 from March 7th – April 7th. Our very own Kishi Bashi will be opening up the entire tour, along with our friends Deerhoof and Loney Dear as direct support (Deerhoof for the 1st half, Loney Dear for the 2nd). See you soon!

of Montreal 2012 Tour Dates

Feb 17, 2012 – Georgia Theatre, Athens, GA
Mar 7, 2012 – Freebird Cafe, Jacksonville, FL *
Mar 8, 2012 – The Plaza Theatre, Orlando, FL *
Mar 9, 2012 – Alabama Music Box, Mobile, AL *
Mar 10, 2012 – Howlin’ Wolf, New Orleans, LA *
Mar 11, 2012 – Fitzgerald’s, Houston, TX * %
Mar 12, 2012 – ACM @ UCO Performance Lab, Oklahoma City, OK *
Mar 13, 2012 – Trees, Dallas, TX *
Mar 14, 2012 – Sofie’s Saloon, McAllen, TX
Mar 18, 2012 – Tricky Falls, El Paso, TX * $
Mar 19, 2012 – Rialto Theater, Tucson, AZ * $
Mar 20, 2012 – The WIltern, Los Angeles, CA * $
Mar 21, 2012 – Slim’s, San Francisco, CA * $
Mar 22, 2012 – The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA * $
Mar 23, 2012 – Crystal Ballroom, Portland, OR * $
Mar 24, 2012 – The Showbox, Seattle, WA * $
Mar 25, 2012 – Treefort Music Festival , Boise, ID
Mar 27, 2012 – First Avenue, Minneapolis, MN * #
Mar 28, 2012 – The Metro, Chicago, IL * #
Mar 29, 2012 – Beachland Ballroom, Cleveland, OH * #
Mar 30, 2012 – Webster Hall, New York, NY &
Mar 31, 2012 – Webster Hall, New York, NY #
Apr 1, 2012 – Paradise Rock Club, Boston, MA * #
Apr 2, 2012 – Union Transfer, Philadelphia, PA * #
Apr 3, 2012 – 9:30 Club, Washington, DC * #
Apr 4, 2012 – Cat’s Cradle, Carrboro, NC * #
Apr 5, 2012 – The Orange Peel, Asheville, NC * #
Apr 6, 2012 – Track 29, Chatanooga, TN * #
Apr 7, 2012 – Variety Playhouse, Atlanta, GA * #

* w/ Kishi Bashi
% w/ Cults
$ w/ Deerhoof
# w/ Loney Dear
& w/ Hard Nips and Computer Magic

Rolling Stone recently sat down with Kevin to talk more in-depth about Paralytic Stalks. Check it out by clicking HERE.

Our new album, Paralytic Stalks, is officially available for pre-order through Polyvinyl Records! It’ll be available on CD / 180-gram 2xLP (limited edition fuchsia, or black vinyl) / cassette / MP3 formats on Feb 7th. UPDATE: Now all pre-orders receive an instant MP3 download for the entire album at checkout! If you already pre-ordered, check your email! Your download should be active now.

Check everything out by clicking here http://www.polyvinylrecords.com/paralyticstalks. Tracklist below.

Paralytic Stalks

1. Gelid Ascent
2. Spiteful Intervention
3. Dour Percentage
4. We Will Commit Wolf Murder
5. Malefic Dowery
6. Ye, Renew the Plaintiff
7. Wintered Debts
8. Exorcismic Breeding Knife
9. Authentic Pyrrhic Remission

Our very own Kishi Bashi is recording his debut album 151a, but he needs your help! Check out his video above, then visit his KICKSTARTER PAGE for more details.

From Kishi Bashi:

Hi! I’m Kishi Bashi and I need your support to independently release my debut album 151a in the spring!

Many of you have my EP, and I’m excited to tell you that I’m finally in the completion stages of my full length solo album. I could definitely use your support to release it in April. It’s beautiful and lush, intricate and exciting, and the most interesting music I’ve ever created in my life. I’m very proud of this album!

I’ll be acting as my own record label, and there’s thousands of dollars worth of costs associated with promoting the release (not to mention actually creating the album and manufacture the discs). I’ve been recording at home, but Idecided to mix and master it properly.

I’ve already been putting everything on my credit card, but I’ll be hitting my limit very soon!

Please watch my video, and if you like the music, please make a pledge to buy the album in the future by putting money down today. Of course if I don’t reach my funding goal by the end of the time period, no money will ever be charged to you… (that would be sad for me)

I have plenty of fun incentives to get you to pledge, so please read them, and if you have any questions please feel free to write me. Everybody who pledges will get access to exclusives that will feature special videos, acoustic songs, etc. as well as receive the album way in advance of the official release date. My dream is that you’ll know the songs by the time you see me on tour!

As you’ve noticed, I’m in full songsmith mode, so if you want a song for your boyfriend, mistress, small company, dog, nephew, supervisor, then I will do it! And if you want it in time for the holidays, I will deliver

Thanks for your interest and support and happy pledging!

k

The cassette box sets came out today via Joyful Noise Recordings. Here’s what they look like!

All this week you can get $10 off by entering coupon code “iwhipmyhairbackandforth” over on the Joyful Noise site. Check it out here – http://www.joyfulnoiserecordings.com/news/91