Allah-Las dropped a new video today for “Famous Phone Figure”, the first single to be released from their upcoming third LP Calico Review. Directed by Robbie Simon and shot by Chris Slater, the black and white video depicts a series of women, their silhouettes, and their lips mouthing the lyrics to the song. “I wanted to make a video that centered around anonymity,” says Simon. “The only information offered up is what we say and what we do, a total removal of vanity and vapid judgement. Who we are is what we do and what we believe. In other words, the literal opposite of how we all live our lives online day in and day out.”

Calico Review, Allah-Las first record on their new label Mexican Summer, was recorded at Valentine Recording Studios, using “historic recording equipment including a 1964 Universal Audio 610 soundboard, the same board on which The Beach Boys recorded Pet Sounds.” And if that wasn’t enough to get your mouth wet, the songs on the album contain a whole slew of new instruments (including a theremin and a Mellotron) as if the spirit of Brian Wilson and the Wrecking Crew echoed down on the boys in the studio.

To go along with the release of the video, Allah-Las also “quietly” released some studio footage of the Calico Review sessions, shot by Tony Accosta. I heard a rumor the album is loaded with special guests and surprise collaborations, and if “Famous Phone Figure” and the footage is any indication as to what the full length will reveal, I’m ready. –Maya Eslami

Allah-Las will tour this summer in support of the album, set to drop September 9th on Mexican Summer. (Dates below)

Calico Review Tracklist:

01. Strange Heat

02. Satisfied

03. Could Be You

04. High & Dry

05. Mausoleum

06. Roadside Memorial

07. Autumn Dawn

08. Famous Phone Figure

09. 200 South La Brea

10. Warmed Kippers

11. Terra Ignota

12. Place In The Sun

Allah-Las 2016 Tour Dates:

06/17 – Vancouver, BC @ LEVITATION Vancouver

06/18 – Los Angeles, CA @ Sunstock Solar Festival

07/29 – Denver, CO @ Underground Music Showcase

08/21 – New York, NY @ Full Moon Festival

09/05 – Las Vegas, NV @ Beauty Bar

09/06 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge

09/09 – St. Louis, MO @ Off Broadway

09/10 – Memphis, TN @ Hi-Tone Cafe

09/11 – Nashville, TN @ Exit/In

09/12 – Columbus, OH @ The Basement

09/15 – Washington, DC @ Rock & Roll Hotel

09/18 – Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall

09/19 – Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s

09/21 – Montreal, QC @ Pop Montreal 

09/22 – Toronto, ON @ Lee’s Palace

09/23 – Chicago, IL @ Double Door

09/24 – St. Paul, MN @ Turf Club

09/28 – Seattle, WA @ Neumos

09/29 – Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom

10/07 – Pioneertown, CA @ Pappy & Harriet’s

10/08 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Regent Theater