Mike James & DJ Kriegs

Oh yay I never thought I'd see the day our dear friend Sufjan Stevens would ACTUALLY release something new (besides the X-mas album). He's been rumored to have been working on a new album for what seems like forever now. But he has finally done it! The album, "The Age of Adz" is projected to be released on October 12. And as I was reading up on NPR, he's pretty much abandoned the "50 States" theme he held dearly to for 2 albums. He's gone in a completely new direction supposedly, and I am EXCITED to hear it! But based on what I've heard so far, he retains his lovable sufjan-y-ness (aka heavy banjo themes and general happi-awesome-ness). You can listen to the entire album, courtesy of NPR, here, and also read a little more about the latest tunes if interested. Plus, as we all know, new albums=new tours. and Sufjan live is phenomenal so I am told, I hope to catch him this time.